All About Sam facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Lois Lowry |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | HMH Books for Young Readers |
| Pages | 176 |
| ISBN | 978-0544582354 |
All about Sam (1988) is a fun children's novel written by Lois Lowry. It is part of a series of books. These stories are all about the Krupnik family, especially Anastasia Krupnik and her younger brother, Sam.
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Meet Sam Krupnik
Sam Krupnik is the main character of this book. He is a very curious and sometimes mischievous little boy. He is also quite smart for his age. From the moment he was born, his older sister Anastasia felt a little jealous of him.
Sam's Point of View
The story in All about Sam is special because it is told from Sam's own viewpoint. This means you get to read his thoughts and feelings. You learn about the world through his eyes, even when he is just a baby. It's like you are inside his head, seeing everything he sees and thinking what he thinks.
Why Lois Lowry Wrote About Sam
Lois Lowry, the author, has explained why she decided to write a book just for Sam. She said that Sam first appeared in the books about his sister, Anastasia. He was born when Anastasia was ten years old.
How Sam Got His Own Series
For a long time, Sam was only a character in Anastasia's stories. But many young readers really liked him. They told Lois Lowry that Sam reminded them of their own younger brothers. Because so many kids asked for it, Lowry decided to give Sam his very own series of books. This way, readers could learn even more about his adventures and thoughts.
