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See You Around, Sam!

See You Around, Sam!

Children's BooksJuvenile
Pages
113
Published
1996
Language
English

Synopsis

When Sam Krupnik gets upset with his mom for not letting him wear his new plastic fangs inside, he decides to run away to Alaska. This humorous tale follows Sam's adventures as he navigates his new surroundings and learns about friendship and growing up. It's a story about a young boy's journey and the unexpected turns life can take.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

FunnyLightheartedAdventurousHeartwarming
Coming of Age

Genres

Children's Books Juvenile Humor

Authors

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Diane De Groat

Diane De Groat is the author behind the beloved Anastasia Krupnik series, including Anastasia Krupnik, See You Around, Sam!, and Anastasia On Her Own. Her books are wonderful for young readers, filled with relatable characters and everyday adventures.

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Lois Lowry

Lois Lowry (née Hammersberg; born March 20, 1937, in Honolulu, Hawaii) is an American writer of children's and young adult fiction. She is the author of more than thirty books, including The Giver Quartet, Number the Stars, and the Anastasia Krupnik series, and is known for tackling difficult subject matter — racism, terminal illness, the Holocaust, and dystopian futures — for young readers. Lowry has won the Newbery Medal twice, for Number the Stars (1990) and The Giver (1994). Her book Gooney...

Characters

Sam KrupnikProtagonist
LeahSupporting
All characters in See You Around, Sam!