See You Around, Sam!

By Lois Lowry and Diane deGroat

Book Overview

Sam Krupnik, mad at his mother because she won't let him wear his newly acquired plastic fangs in the house, decides to run away to Alaska. There, he can look like the walruses with their tusks--at least they would let him wear his fangs. But as Sam says goodbye to his neighbors, he receives more advice and survival tools than he knows what to do with. Will Sam have to change his mind about Alaska?

Funny Kids Book: Armed with plastic fangs and a plan to live with walruses, four-year-old Sam Krupnik is the most determined runaway on the block.A Heartwarming Neighborhood Story: From a mailman who builds art from pasta to an elderly neighbor with some very bad eyesight, Sam's goodbyes don't go exactly as planned.Dealing with Big Feelings: A funny and gentle story about what happens when you get mad at your mom, and how it's always okay to change your mind.An Early Reader Series Favorite: Join the beloved Sam Krupnik in this classic, funny chapter book from Newbery Medal winner Lois Lowry.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0544668561
• ISBN13: 9780544668560
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

One of the Best Books I've Read

See You Around Sam is about a boy named Sam who almost runs away from home to Alaska. The story takes place in a small country town in the Fall of the 1950's. In the end, Sam goes home to see his family and friends because misses them.

One of the Best Books I've Read

See You Around Sam is about a boy named Sam who almost runs away from home to Alaska. The story takes place in a small country town in the Fall of the 1950's. In the end, Sam goes home to see his family and friends because misses them.

Very cute and funny!

I really loved this book. My favorite part was when he found out that the towel he had was his dads gym towel waiting to be washed. I would recommend this book to everyone!

The Best Book EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wonderful story about Sam Krupnik trying to go to Alaska. He goes because he can't wear fangs in the house.

Hilarious!

Sam Krupnik, the precocious younger brother of whimsical teenager Anastasia, has decided to run away to Alaska to "lie around in a pile". His mother won't let him wear his plastic fangs in the house. Sam concludes that in Alaska, people will be more tolerant of his fangs. As he roams the neighborhood, searching for food and supplies for his journey, readers will love following him- that is, if they don't fall over laughing first. -Delighted reader, age 13