meet the characters

Sam's adventures reminds us that life comes and goes but memories of family and friends last forever.

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Sam Caruso

"Count on Sam whenever it’s time to play."

  • Full Name: Sam Caruso

  • Hometown: Los Angeles

  • Favorite Holidays: All of them

  • Likes: Spaghetti dinner, early Saturday mornings,  mom’s chocolate cake

  • Dislikes: Lima beans

 
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Mr. Caruso

"There nothing Mr. Caruso likes better than his comfy chair and a western novel."

  • Full Name: Ray Caruso

  • Hometown: Philadelphia

  • Favorite Pastime: Barbecuing and reading

  • Likes: Family dinner at Nonno Pete and Nonna Carla’s 

  • Dislikes: Children snooping for Christmas presents

 

Max

"The focus of Sam Caruso’s attention."

  • Full Name: Maximillian

  • Owners: Mrs. Thompson and Sam Caruso

  • Likes: Walkies around the neighborhood

  • Dislikes: Being petted on the head

  • Favorite place to sleep: Next to Sam’s bed.

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Nonno Pete

"Pesky snails don’t have a chance in Nonno Pete’s garden."

  • Full Name: Pete Giugno

  • Country of Birth: Sicily

  • Favorite Food: Anything with pasta and cream puffs

  • Likes: Sunday drives and movies

  • Dislikes: Cold winter days

 

Maggie

"Tagging along with her older brother is so much fun."

  • Full Name: Maggie Caruso

  • Hometown: Los Angeles

  • Favorite game: Hopscotch

  • Likes: Christmas morning opening presents

  • Dislikes: Taking down the Christmas tree

 

Mrs. Thompson

"There a place for everything in Mrs. Thompson’s house."

  • Full Name: Elizabeth Thompson

  • State Born: Massachusetts

  • Favorite Place to Travel: Newfoundland

  • Likes: Visits with Sam and Maggie

  • Dislikes: Good byes

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Mrs. Caruso

"A slice of Mrs. Caruso’s yummy chocolate cake is worth waiting for a birthday."

  • Full Name: Josephine Caruso

  • Hometown: Los Angeles

  • Favorite Food: Nonna Carla’s Thanksgiving dressing.

  • Likes: Christmas Eve and dyeing Easter eggs.

  • Dislikes: A splash of spaghetti sauce on a blouse.

 

Aunt Nancy

"Pied Piper of Sam’s adventures."

  • Full Name: Nancy Margaret Datria

  • Hometown: Los Angeles

  • Favorite singer: Frank Sinatra

  • Likes: Being the best aunt a boy could have

 

Oliver

"Rewiring a radio keeps Oliver busy on a Saturday afternoon."

  • Full Name: Oliver Shaw

  • Hometown: Los Angeles

  • Best Friend: Sam Caruso

  • Favorite possession: Lionel trains

  • Likes: Grilled cheese sandwiches and potato chips

  • Dislikes: Going to bed early, starched school shirts