Samantha Helps a Friend (American Girl)

By Rebecca Mallary, Emma Gillette (Illustrator)

In 1904, a young girl challenges societal norms to help a friend in need.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In 1904, nine-year-old orphan Samantha Parkington lives with her wealthy grandmother. When she discovers a friend in distress, Samantha takes a bold stand, delivering a speech that could change everything. As she navigates her world, meet Grandmary, Nellie, and Uncle Gard, and explore the challenges of being a girl at the turn of the century. Will Samantha's courage be enough to make a difference?

From the publisher

American Girl(R) Samantha(TM) stands up for what’s right in this all new Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader that takes place at the Turn of the Century in 1904. It’s 1904, the turn of the 20th century, and Samantha Parkington is a nine-year-old orphan living with her rich grandmother. When Samantha sees a friend in need, she makes space to help and a speech worth more than gold! Meet Grandmary, Nellie, Uncle Gard, and more people in Samantha’s world while learning what it was like to be a girl in 1904 in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader! Great for young American Girl fans ages 5 to 8! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own. Introduced in 1986, American Girl’s flagship line of historical characters features 18-inch dolls, books, and accessories that give girls a dramatic understanding of the role women and girls played in shaping our country.

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