Books like Changes for Samantha by Valerie Tripp
When Samantha, now living with her aunt and uncle in New York City, discovers that Nellie and her sisters have been sent to an orphanage, she embarks on a journey to find them and support them in their new surroundings. As she navigates this challenging environment, she finds herself torn between her commitment to her friends and the difficult circumstances surrounding them. Her journey to help her friends transforms her perspective and leads her to discover the strength and resilience within herself.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Valerie Tripp
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