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Samantha's Surprise: A Christmas Story (American Girls: Samantha #3)
Samantha has high hopes for the best Christmas ever. Things start to go wrong when her Uncle Gard announces he is bringing the beautiful Cornelia home for the holidays. The household goes into a dither, and in all the confusion,
no one pays much attention to Samantha and her private wish for the beautiful doll in the window at Schofield's Toy Store. Samantha blames Corneli...more
no one pays much attention to Samantha and her private wish for the beautiful doll in the window at Schofield's Toy Store. Samantha blames Corneli...more
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This story begins with Samantha being really excited for Christmas. Her best friend invited her to a Christmas party and she had a new dress to wear to it; she also really wanted a nutcracker doll. Her grandmother gave her permission to go to the party which made the excitement grow. Samantha also had all her presents and decorations made and she couldn't wait to decorate the house. Her grandmother tells her that her uncle is bringing a friend for Christmas so she'll have to make things extra sp...more
We are just starting to read stories from the "American Girls" collection. We just happen to be on the third "Samantha" story, which lucky for us, has a Christmas theme. It's a nice tale and describes how people, specifically wealthy people, celebrate Christmas just after the turn of the twentieth century. I like these stories a lot; they are entertaining and have some historical and educational content that make them more than just a story. I'm afraid, however, that they...more
Buddy-read with my grand niece. Samantha's favorite Uncle Gard is bringing his girlfriend, Cornelia for a Christmas visit. Samantha resents all the fuss Cornelia's visit brings, including Samantha cannot go to one of her friend's Christmas party. In my opinion there are other American Girl paperbacks that are more appealing. I did investigate recipes for quince jam and plum pudding. The "Look into the Past" section at the back of the book was very interesting, including that no on...more
samantha has high hopes for the best Christmas ever! things begin to go wrong when uncle Gard anouncesw he is bringing his beautiful Corneliea home for the holidays. Everyone is paying so much attention to her and no attention to Samantha, and her wish for the doll on the window of schofeild's toy store. But when christmas morning FINALLY comes she has a little surprise waiting for her!! This book brings the holiday joy to you and make you want it to be Crhistmas right when you are reading it!!
I read this aloud to my four year old over several nights as part os our Christmas reads. The story didn't quite keep her attention, and she had difficulty keeping teh characters straight (even with teh handy pictorial guide) but she was very interested in the drawings, and the photographs in the historical details at the back.
When I was 7 my cousin had the doll and complete collection of accessories etc. We didn't have much money but when the Scholastic book order came around Mom splurged and thank God she did. I bought 'Samantha's Surprise' and every Christmas since 1989 I've read the story. It isn't terribly brilliant and it isn't as saturated with yule as Dickens but the moment of imagination or escapism is more than enough for me. I clipped the mail order tag from the back of the book and taped it above my bed so...more
I thought that Samantha's Surprise was amazing. Samantha is very pretty and has beautiful dresses that are hand-made. Her parents died and she is living with her Grandmother. Her Grandmother (Samantha calls her Grandmary) however, is very rich and wants Samantha to be a lady.
Reading about Samantha's Christmas made Abby and I excited for Christmas! Abby loved this one--it was all about gingerbread houses, presents, decorations, and of course a special doll. Right up Abby's alley:)
I liked this book because it is about Samanthaa an american girl Doll from the olden days and its almost Chrismas and she makes eveyone a gift but Cornelia. She was invited to a party that was around the time that Cornelia and Uncle Garth were arriving, but since they were coming she could not go.
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This a really good book.It talks about a girl name samantha and gets alot of surprises during christmas.Like new people and hoping and pleading to get this doll.Which she eventually gets.
This is a good book. My favorite part of this
book was when Aunt Cornila was playing in
the snow. I like american girl books so I start-
ed reading this book and decided I liked it.
book was when Aunt Cornila was playing in
the snow. I like american girl books so I start-
ed reading this book and decided I liked it.
Review by Blake and Ashlyn: Really good book, very surprising. My favorite character was Uncle Gard. I think it was very very surprising, things popped everywhere when you didn't expect them.
This was one of my absolute favorite books when I was younger. I still reread Samantha's story around Christmastime.
I read this story every year for Christmas for years and dreamed of getting my own Christmas doll...
My first Samantha book and I really enjoyed it! I'm definitely interested in all the others.
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Amazing book one of my favorite I would reccomend it to anyone!!!
i liked this book because Samantha gets the doll she wanted.
the christmas story is very special in this series
Cornelia wasn't as bad as Samantha thought.
i like this book a lot! one of best books
this is the best book ever
She is so spoiled!!
fun fun fun
it was pretty good
This is Kyleigh.
Samantha's Surprise is a great book it's about a girl named Samantha.
Character Trait- Happy because she got what she wanted the most.
I think the most important event is when she thinks Aunt Cornelia is ruining Christmas but then she relizes she didn't.
I recommend this book for anyone who likes history,the Holidays and American Girls.
Samantha's Surprise is a great book it's about a girl named Samantha.
Character Trait- Happy because she got what she wanted the most.
I think the most important event is when she thinks Aunt Cornelia is ruining Christmas but then she relizes she didn't.
I recommend this book for anyone who likes history,the Holidays and American Girls.
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I really enjoy Christmas and I love families that go all out. I love that Samantha took the time to make everything that she was going to give each person. I always did that when I was younger. I am also glad that she realizes that Cornelia isn't bad at all. She actually is a lot of fun.
Samantha is a victorian girl, living with her wealthy grandmother, and uncle Guard. This book is very sweet. They have small plots wich tween girls love, but has a wonderful ending.
I am in the American Girl bookclub. I love all the American Girl books. The bookclub meets at Barnes and Noble tonight. I am excited to go with my Aunt Raquel.
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