Books like Samantha's winter party by Valerie Tripp
Samantha’s winter party becomes a heartfelt story of friendship when her neighbor Nellie, a servant girl and orphan, misses their usual ice‑skating outing. Without the chance to bring gifts, Nellie worries about the party, and Samantha must find a way to make her feel included. Set in the early 1900s, the narrative also touches on the era’s ice‑skating culture, while weaving in beloved childhood interests such as piano and friendship.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Valerie Tripp
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