The Gift
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

The Gift

By Jennifer Hirsch, Dan Andreasen (Illustrator)

Part of the American Girl Historical Characters series

A wealthy orphan defies societal norms to befriend a servant girl, uncovering truths about friendship and family.

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112 pages
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In 1904, orphaned Samantha navigates a world of privilege and loneliness under her grandmother's strict guidance. Forbidden from befriending Nellie, the servant girl next door, Samantha defies the rules to teach Nellie to read. As their secret friendship blossoms, Samantha discovers profound truths about loyalty, class, and the true meaning of family. Will her courage to challenge societal boundaries change her world forever?

From the publisher

Samantha is a wealthy orphan growing up in 1904. Her grandmother is raising her as a proper young lady with the best of everything. Still, Samantha is lonely. When her Uncle Gard comes to visit with his friend, Miss Cornelia Pitt, and a special gift for Samantha, it doesn’t go well. Even worse, Samantha isn’t allowed to play with Nellie, the girl next door, because Nellie is a servant. So Samantha decides to help Nellie learn to read. Through her forbidden friendship with Nellie, Samantha learns some important things, too – about truth, friendship, and family.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about grandmaBooks about sports and recreationBooks about familyBooks about bicycles
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Published
December 31, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781683371915

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