| Description |
215 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 16 cm |
| Note |
"American girl"--Title page. |
| Contents |
Molly's family and friends -- Molly takes flight -- Molly and the movie star -- Molly's A+ partner -- Molly's puppy tale -- Molly marches on. |
| Summary |
A collection of five short stories featuring nine-year-old Molly McIntire, growing up in Illinois in 1944 during World War II as she takes a much-needed trip to her grandparents' farm, collects money for the war effort, teams up with her friend Susan to write a report on George Washington, tries to care for her new puppy, and takes a nature hike ending in a surprise. Each story includes a non-fiction essay about the culture and customs of the time. |
| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States -- Juvenile fiction.
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Children's stories, American -- Juvenile fiction.
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Short stories -- Juvenile fiction.
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| Genre |
Short stories.
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| Added Author |
Backes, Nick, illustrator.
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McAliley, Susan.
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| ISBN |
9781593691233 |
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1593691238 |
| Standard No. |
9781593691233 |
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