Samantha Parkington is an orpan who lives with her rich grandmother in 1904. There are many servants in Grandmary's busy, bustling household, but there is no one for Samantha to play with. That's why she's so excited when Nellie moves in next door. Nellie has come to work so that she can send money back to her family in the city. Even though their lives are different, the two girls become good friends. One day Samantha discovers that Jessie, the seamstress, is leaving. No one will tell her why. So she and Nellie plan a secret midnight adventure to find out.

Meet Samantha (American Girl: Samantha, 1904)

Children's Books

Adler, Susan

Literature & Fiction

American Girl

Samantha attends Miss Crampton's Academy, a private school for proper young ladies. Samantha wants to win the gold medal in the speaking contest, but she's worried about Nellie, the poor servant girl who has become her friend. If she can teach Nellie to read, maybe the boys and girls at school will stop calling Nellie "dummy" and "ragbag." Samantha sets up a school in Grandmary's tower room and becomes Nellie's teacher. But Nellie teaches Samantha some very important lessons, too.

Samantha Learns a Lesson (American Girl: Samantha, 1904)

American Girl Samantha Keepsake Ed.-6 Vol. Slipcases

Tripp, Valerie

Pleasant Company Publications

Living with her rich grandmother, Samantha has the best of everything. But when she becomes friends with Nellie, she learns that life isn�t so easy for everyone. Samantha is determined to help her new friend--but Nellie ends up helping her, too! Then Samantha tries to help decorate for Christmas, but is disappointed when her plans are being changed. Discover what happens to help make this Christmas even better than Samantha planned.

Manners and Mischief: A Samantha Classic Volume 1 (American Girl)

Ross Shur, Maxine

Take an adventure with Samantha Parkington in this three-book set. Discover what life was like being raised by her wealthy grandmother, and how meeting a friend who's less fortunate inspires Samantha to give of both her time and her possessions. Join a journey that takes a dangerous turn, and discover how friends can work together to help each other in a scary situation. Then travel back in time with Samantha in an exciting adventure that lets you choose what happens next!

Samantha 3-Book Boxed Set (American Girl)

Falligant, Erin

PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) is an approach to therapeutic exercise which therapists all over the world have found effective for treating patients with a wide range of diagnoses. The approach presented in this richly illustrated guide is based on the concepts set out by Dr. Herman Kabat and taught by Margaret Knott. This edition demonstrates how the principles of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and aspects of motor learning and motor control are applied in modern PNF evaluation and treatment. This textbook provides a systematic and easily accessible guide to learning and understanding PNF.

PNF in Practice: An Illustrated Guide

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Beckers, Dominiek

Buck, Math

Exercise & Fitness

Springer

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