Schur, Maxine
Overview
| Works: | 54 works in 149 publications in 1 language and 10,925 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Christmas fiction Tall tales Drama Teen films Historical fiction Children's films Film adaptations Made-for-TV movies |
| 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 Mia Farrow( 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 3,092 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 3,092 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 2,646 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 2,646 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 Undetermined and held by 539 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 Undetermined and held by 539 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(
)
13 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in English and held by 538 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
13 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in English and held by 538 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
)
6 editions published between 1994 and 1996 in English and held by 498 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
6 editions published between 1994 and 1996 in English and held by 498 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
Manners and mischief by
Susan S Adler(
Book
)
4 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 439 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1904, nine-year-old Samantha, an orphan living with her wealthy grandmother, and her servant friend Nellie have a midnight adventure when they try to find out what has happened to the seamstress who suddenly left her job
4 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 439 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1904, nine-year-old Samantha, an orphan living with her wealthy grandmother, and her servant friend Nellie have a midnight adventure when they try to find out what has happened to the seamstress who suddenly left her job
When I left my village by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 358 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
2 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 358 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
Day of delight : a Jewish Sabbath in Ethiopia by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 349 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 349 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 316 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 316 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
Hannah Szenes : a song of light by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
9 editions published between 1986 and 2010 in English and held by 291 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
9 editions published between 1986 and 2010 in English and held by 291 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
Sacred shadows by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1997 and 2005 in English and held by 284 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
4 editions published between 1997 and 2005 in English and held by 284 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
The story of Ruth by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
7 editions published between 2005 and 2014 in English and held by 282 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
7 editions published between 2005 and 2014 in English and held by 282 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
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
)
2 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 265 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Felicity: an american girl adventure: set in Williamsburg in 1774, nine-year-old Felicity rescues a beautiful horse who is being beaten and starved by her cruel owner, becomes friends with the daughter of an English Loyalist, and learns about courage in a period of growing tensions between the colonists and the British governor in Williamsburg
2 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 265 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Felicity: an american girl adventure: set in Williamsburg in 1774, nine-year-old Felicity rescues a beautiful horse who is being beaten and starved by her cruel owner, becomes friends with the daughter of an English Loyalist, and learns about courage in a period of growing tensions between the colonists and the British governor in Williamsburg
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 201 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 201 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
Mia Farrow(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in English and held by 180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1904, well bred Samantha Parkington finds friendship with servant girl Nellie O'Malley when she comes to visit New York City
7 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in English and held by 180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1904, well bred Samantha Parkington finds friendship with servant girl Nellie O'Malley when she comes to visit New York City
Shnook the peddler by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 154 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 154 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
Samantha : story collection by
Susan S Adler(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 90 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 90 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
)
4 editions published between 1986 and 1998 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 43 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
4 editions published between 1986 and 1998 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 43 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 41 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 41 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
Marielle in Paris by
Maxine Schur(
Book
)
2 editions published in 2017 in English and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Marielle the mouse has worked her dressmaking magic for nine days and nine nights to create nine beautiful dresses for Madame Sooree's nine daughters. Finished at last, Marielle goes to bed, but when she wakes up, the dresses are gone! With no time to lose, Marielle must overcome her fear of heights to take a wild ride with her friend Pierre the pigeon to recover the missing party dresses, which have been scattered across Paris. Age 5+
2 editions published in 2017 in English and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Marielle the mouse has worked her dressmaking magic for nine days and nine nights to create nine beautiful dresses for Madame Sooree's nine daughters. Finished at last, Marielle goes to bed, but when she wakes up, the dresses are gone! With no time to lose, Marielle must overcome her fear of heights to take a wild ride with her friend Pierre the pigeon to recover the missing party dresses, which have been scattered across Paris. Age 5+
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Related Identities
- Glass, Andrew 1949-
- Niles, Nancy
- Grace, R. (Robert)
- Adler, Susan S. 1946- Author
- Tripp, Valerie 1951-
- Andreasen, Dan Illustrator
- Pinkney, J. Brian
- Riddett, Cecelia Narrator
- Root, Kimberly Bulcken Illustrator
- Robb, AnnaSophia 1993- Actor
Associated Subjects
Adler, Susan S., Animals Babirusa Best friends Birthdays Children's stories Children's stories, American Christmas stories Cowboys Ethiopia Ethnic relations Families Female friendship France--Paris 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 Poland Princes Princesses 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)
