See You Around, Sam!

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.

What happens when a boy with a plan to run away to Alaska makes a few stops around the neighborhood first?

A Hilarious Misunderstanding: Sam decides to leave home over a pair of plastic fangs, planning to join his fellow "fanged" creatures in Alaska: the walruses! Quirky Neighborhood Friends: His journey includes stops to see a mailman who builds pasta sculptures and an elderly neighbor who helps him prepare for his trip. Big Sister Wisdom: Sam’s older sister, Anastasia, shares a story about her own "running away" adventure and teaches him that it’s very grown-up to change your mind. Perfect for Early Readers: An ideal early chapter book from Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry, full of warmth, humor, and relatable family moments.