Archive for Sunday, December 25, 2005
Astonishing holidays
“Samantha’s Surprise: A Christmas Story”
(American Girls Collection)
By Maxine Rose Schur
It was Christmas at Mount Bedford. Samantha knew what she wanted Christmas to be like for her and her grandmother.
But then Uncle Gard and his friend Cornelia are coming and everyone starts doing special things for Cornelia.
Will Cornelia spoil Samantha’s Christmas plans or will her visit turn out to be an unplanned surprise?
Reviewed by Magdalena, 10
Ivanhoe Elementary
Los Angeles
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“Santa Paws Saves the Day”
By Kris Edwards
The Callahan family’s Christmas vacation in Vermont turns out to be a nightmare. Gregory tries one of the most treacherous trails and finds himself in a blizzard. Can Santa Paws, “The Hero Dog,” save his beloved owner from freezing on the icy slopes?
Reviewed by Ani, 11
Los Feliz Elementary
Los Angeles
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