Schur, Maxine
Overview
| Works: | 42 works in 116 publications in 1 language and 11,036 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Drama Teen films Children's films Made-for-TV movies Film adaptations Television adaptations Historical films Biography |
| Roles: | Author |
| Classifications: | PZ7.S3964, FIC |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Maxine Schur
- Samantha : an American Girl holiday by Valerie Tripp( Visual )
- Places in time : reflections on a journey by Maxine Schur( Book )
Most widely held works by
Maxine Schur
Samantha's surprise : a Christmas story by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
28 editions published between 1986 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,190 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The two weeks before Christmas are filled with activity as Samantha finishes her homemade presents and makes preparations for visiting relatives
28 editions published between 1986 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,190 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The two weeks before Christmas are filled with activity as Samantha finishes her homemade presents and makes preparations for visiting relatives
Gullible Gus by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 2,676 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tired of the teasing he gets for being the most gullible man in Texas, Cowboy Gus goes to Fibrock to find the biggest liar there in hopes of hearing a tall tale that is impossible for anyone--even him--to believe
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 2,676 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tired of the teasing he gets for being the most gullible man in Texas, Cowboy Gus goes to Fibrock to find the biggest liar there in hopes of hearing a tall tale that is impossible for anyone--even him--to believe
The peddler's gift by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
5 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 557 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy in turn-of-the-century rural Russia learns that appearances are often deceiving after he steals and then tries to return a dreidel (a four-sided spinning top) to the traveling peddler Shnook. Suggested level: primary
5 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 557 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy in turn-of-the-century rural Russia learns that appearances are often deceiving after he steals and then tries to return a dreidel (a four-sided spinning top) to the traveling peddler Shnook. Suggested level: primary
Samantha : an American girl by
Susan S Adler(
)
10 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in English and held by 550 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Samantha Parkington is an orphan being raised by her wealthy grandmother at the start of a brand-new century, a time when new ideas and inventions are changing everyone's lives. Samantha's own world is filled with elegance and privilege, but she sees that not everyone's life is changing for the better--especially her friend Nellie, a servant girl who lives next door. Some people consider "mixing with servants" bold and improper. But for Samantha, a person's worth isn't measured by wealth. True friendship is what matters most
10 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in English and held by 550 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Samantha Parkington is an orphan being raised by her wealthy grandmother at the start of a brand-new century, a time when new ideas and inventions are changing everyone's lives. Samantha's own world is filled with elegance and privilege, but she sees that not everyone's life is changing for the better--especially her friend Nellie, a servant girl who lives next door. Some people consider "mixing with servants" bold and improper. But for Samantha, a person's worth isn't measured by wealth. True friendship is what matters most
The circlemaker by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
5 editions published between 1994 and 1996 in English and held by 530 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In mid-nineteenth century Russia, Mendel Cholinsky, a twelve-year-old Jewish boy tries to escape to America to avoid being taken into the Czar's army for twenty-five years of military service
5 editions published between 1994 and 1996 in English and held by 530 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In mid-nineteenth century Russia, Mendel Cholinsky, a twelve-year-old Jewish boy tries to escape to America to avoid being taken into the Czar's army for twenty-five years of military service
When I left my village by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Ethiopian Jewish family leaves their oppressed mountain village to make a difficult and treacherous journey in the hope of reaching freedom in Israel
1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Ethiopian Jewish family leaves their oppressed mountain village to make a difficult and treacherous journey in the hope of reaching freedom in Israel
Manners and mischief by
Susan S Adler(
Book
)
4 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 378 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Living with her rich grandmother, Samantha has the best of everything. But when she becomes friends with Nellie, she learns that life isn't so easy for everyone. Samantha is determined to help her new friend, but Nellie ends up helping her, too! Then Samantha tries to help decorate for Christmas, but is disappointed when her plans are being changed. Discover what happens to help make this Christmas even better than Samantha planned
4 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 378 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Living with her rich grandmother, Samantha has the best of everything. But when she becomes friends with Nellie, she learns that life isn't so easy for everyone. Samantha is determined to help her new friend, but Nellie ends up helping her, too! Then Samantha tries to help decorate for Christmas, but is disappointed when her plans are being changed. Discover what happens to help make this Christmas even better than Samantha planned
Day of delight : a Jewish Sabbath in Ethiopia by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 370 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Depicts a young Ethiopian Jewish boy and his family, including their typical daily routine followed by preparation for and celebration of the Sabbath
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 370 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Depicts a young Ethiopian Jewish boy and his family, including their typical daily routine followed by preparation for and celebration of the Sabbath
Samantha's story collection by
Susan S Adler(
Book
)
7 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in English and held by 323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of novels that chronicle the adventures of Samantha Parkington, an orphan girl who is being raised by her wealthy grandmother at the start of the twentieth century
7 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in English and held by 323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of novels that chronicle the adventures of Samantha Parkington, an orphan girl who is being raised by her wealthy grandmother at the start of the twentieth century
Sacred shadows by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
3 editions published between 1997 and 2005 in English and held by 294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When her German hometown becomes part of Poland after World War I, Lena, a young German Jew, struggles to come to terms with the anti-Semitism and anti-German hatred that seems to be growing around her
3 editions published between 1997 and 2005 in English and held by 294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When her German hometown becomes part of Poland after World War I, Lena, a young German Jew, struggles to come to terms with the anti-Semitism and anti-German hatred that seems to be growing around her
American Girl 4 film favorites : Kit Kittredge - an American girl ; Samantha - an American girl holiday ; Molly - an American
girl on the home front ; Felicity - an American girl adventure(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2013 in English and held by 260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Samantha (2004). "Set in 1904, "American Girls" revolves around Samantha as she moves in with her grandmother and learns how to become a proper Victorian young lady."--Www.imdb.com
1 edition published in 2013 in English and held by 260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Samantha (2004). "Set in 1904, "American Girls" revolves around Samantha as she moves in with her grandmother and learns how to become a proper Victorian young lady."--Www.imdb.com
Hannah Szenes : a song of light by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
7 editions published between 1986 and 1998 in English and held by 227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the Jewish heroine whose mission to help rescue European Jews in World War II cost her her life
7 editions published between 1986 and 1998 in English and held by 227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the Jewish heroine whose mission to help rescue European Jews in World War II cost her her life
There's a babirusa in my bathtub! : fact and fancy about curious creatures by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 204 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Profiles a variety of little-known animals, including the babirusa, the dingo, and the okapi
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 204 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Profiles a variety of little-known animals, including the babirusa, the dingo, and the okapi
Samantha : an American Girl holiday by
Valerie Tripp(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and held by 156 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Samantha: an American girl holiday brings history boldly to life as it takes girls on a journey back to New York in 1904. Samantha's proper Grandmary is raising her to be a young lady, but her life starts changing the day she meets Nellie O'Malley, the servant girl next door. Though they come from different worlds, they become fast friends, facing happiness and sorrow, adventure and danger together. But nothing can prepare them for a life altering surprises that await them this holiday season
5 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and held by 156 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Samantha: an American girl holiday brings history boldly to life as it takes girls on a journey back to New York in 1904. Samantha's proper Grandmary is raising her to be a young lady, but her life starts changing the day she meets Nellie O'Malley, the servant girl next door. Though they come from different worlds, they become fast friends, facing happiness and sorrow, adventure and danger together. But nothing can prepare them for a life altering surprises that await them this holiday season
Shnook the peddler by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 156 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy in turn-of-the-century rural Russia learns that appearances are often deceiving after he steals and then tries to return a dreidel to the traveling peddler Shnook
1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 156 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy in turn-of-the-century rural Russia learns that appearances are often deceiving after he steals and then tries to return a dreidel to the traveling peddler Shnook
The story of Ruth by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
4 editions published between 2005 and 2014 in English and held by 149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a retelling of the Biblical story of Ruth, in simple text with illustrations, and is often read as part of the celebration of the holiday of Shavuot
4 editions published between 2005 and 2014 in English and held by 149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a retelling of the Biblical story of Ruth, in simple text with illustrations, and is often read as part of the celebration of the holiday of Shavuot
Samantha : story collection by
Susan S Adler(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Samantha's six-book series is bound in one volume. Samantha Parkington finds her own way to define "a proper young lady" as America begins a brand-new century
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Samantha's six-book series is bound in one volume. Samantha Parkington finds her own way to define "a proper young lady" as America begins a brand-new century
Samantha's surprise, a Christmas story by
Maxine Schur(
Recording
)
3 editions published between 1986 and 1998 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 46 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The two weeks before Christmas are filled with activity as Samantha finishes her homemade presents and makes preparations for visiting relatives
3 editions published between 1986 and 1998 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 46 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The two weeks before Christmas are filled with activity as Samantha finishes her homemade presents and makes preparations for visiting relatives
The marvelous maze by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 42 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a clever prince has a beautiful maze garden constructed and decrees that he will marry the princess who can find her way out, forty-three princesses try without success
1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 42 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a clever prince has a beautiful maze garden constructed and decrees that he will marry the princess who can find her way out, forty-three princesses try without success
Weka won't learn : and other stories for children by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1978 in English and held by 18 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eight stories about New Zealand birds with stylized colour illustrations
1 edition published in 1978 in English and held by 18 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eight stories about New Zealand birds with stylized colour illustrations
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Associated Subjects
Adler, Susan S., Animals Babirusa Best friends Birthdays Children's stories Children's stories, American Christmas Christmas stories Cowboys Ethiopia Ethnic relations Families Female friendship Friendship Girls Guilt Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) Household employees Hungary Jews Maze gardens Middle East--Palestine Neighbors New York (State) New York (State)--New York Orphanages Orphans Peddlers Peddling Poland Princes Runaway children Russia Russia (Federation) Ruth--(Biblical figure) Sabbath Schur, Maxine Senesh, Hannah, Television adaptations Texas Theft Travel Tripp, Valerie, Trust United States Voyages and travels Women household employees Women--Suffrage World War (1939-1945)
