Adventures Of Elizabeth Sam
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (759 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9964701519 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
How does Elizabeth Araba Sam, an ordinary 12 year-old find herself in the US helping to deflate someone's car tyres while holidaying there? Find out how Elizabeth and her brothers, Albert and Benjamin, and their friends manage to get into various adventures including a clandestine mango-picking expedition, a fearsome encounter with a neighbour's dog and Albert's first driving experience, despite having very strict parents. Read about the friendship with Andrea, her American pen pal, and how their friendship changes the lives of both families in unexpected ways.
Interesting, Educative, Exciting I have read "Adventures of Elizabeth Sam" at least three times, and I love it! I am from Ghana, and so the mischief Lizzy and her brothers went through are reminiscent of my childhood, including the dynamics between adult and children. Like Lizzy, I grew up in a time when having a bottle of mineral (soda) was more of a luxury than an everyday item and when parents ruled our world.But. "Adventures of . The Adventures of Elizabeth Sam Julia Hamilton The Adventures of Elizabeth Sam was a wonderful and quick read! Once I sat down and opened it, I was hooked, and found that I completed it in less than a day. I think this is a great way to help our children understand that although we come from different places, we have more in common than you would think. It was fascinating not only to watch these two girls explore each others culture, but also for. Crisp portrait of daily life in Ghana We have just finished reading the ‘Adventures of Elizabeth Sam’ to our children, a 13 year old boy and 10 year old girl. They both enjoyed the book immensely especially toward the end when Elizabeth visits her pen pal, Andrea, in our hometown of Morgantown, West Virginia. The story provides a crisp portrait of daily life in Ghana through the voice of Elizabeth, a conscientious and obedien