# American Girl Author Ages Up Samantha for Adult Historical Novel

The author behind the American Girl series is revisiting Samantha Parkington in an adult historical fiction novel, aging the character up. She said the story would never be spicy, keeping the focus on history rather than romance. The project extends a beloved children's character into adult fiction for longtime fans.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/american-girl-adult-samantha-book-fiona-davis-1236908445/) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000