Samantha Saves the Wedding
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$367
Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2000 · Est. 29 min read

Samantha Saves the Wedding

By Valerie Tripp, Dan Andreasen (Illustrator)

Part of the American Girls Short Stories series

A wedding day disaster looms. Can a young girl save the day?

3.9/5 Goodreads · 516 ratings
41 pages· 3,366 words· Est. 29 min read
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Bookroo's summary

In 1904, a wedding day crisis strikes when Cornelia's veil is ruined. Nine-year-old Samantha must devise a daring plan to save the ceremony. Will her quick thinking avert disaster, or will the day be spoiled? Discover the customs of the era and join Samantha in this historical adventure filled with unexpected challenges and creative solutions.

From the publisher

Few children’s book series can match the runaway success of the American Girls Short Stories. In one year we’ve sold nearly 2 million copies of these perfectly pocket-sized (4 1/2” x 6”) hardcover books featuring the adventures of the American Girls. Full-color illustrations, a historical picture essay, and directions for a craft project in every book make these an incredible value at just $3.95 each.Little Alice nearly spoils Cornelia and Uncle Gard’s wedding day – until Samantha comes up with a risky plan to save it.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
41
Words
3,366
Reading age
7–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
620L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
34677
Publication
Published
March 1, 2000
First published
April 1, 2000
Publisher
Amer Girl Pub
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781584850359

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