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American Girl® Samantha™ 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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American Girl® Samantha™ 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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