Meet Molly: An American Girl

Molly and her brother are quite mean in this book, though it's also very realistic. The end result is that they are shown a comparison between how they are treating each other and the war their father is away helping with, which I believe is the entire point. Many reviewers seem bothered by the way they treat each other, and it certainly isn't the best example for the kids who read it, but hopefully they will pick up on the message at the end.

I thought these books might be silly or feel too light, since these books were written to go along with actual dolls, thus they could have been very quick and simple. However, they don't smack of a marketing ploy; the author did a great job with them, and they're really just like any other book show more series written for kids this age. Also, the "Looking Back" section at the end of each book is really interesting! I love that it gives a little history of the time period, generally relating to the story, with pictures and even examples of ads/posters/propaganda from that time period. The focus is on children and even women, which is something that you really aren't going to see a lot of places. I think these books could be a great resource for teaching kids age 7 about the time period, how kids lived in those days, and the hardships they had to deal with. If I'd gotten to these books when my daughter was younger, I would have had her read them and then discussed them with her afterward. show less

A fun installment in the American Girl series. The American Girl books dealt with serious issues like death, disability, racism, sexism, abuse, etc etc, albeit in an age-appropriate way for its audience. In this book, Molly's father is fighting World War II and at home the war is affecting everyone's lives as well as people learn to ration what they have and economize to support the war effort.

Molly is a lively, lovable schemer and dreamer growing up in 1944. Her stories describe her life on the home front during World War Two. Molly doesn't like many of the changes the war has brought, and she especially misses her father, who is away caring for wounded soldiers. But Molly learns the importance of getting along and pulling together -- just as her country has to do to win the war!

I don't know if I am just biased towards Kit or if this book really just was not as good. Don't get me wrong it was a nice book for read aloud. But, this book was lacking in the some of the niceties that we really appreciate in the Kit series. The Kit books read like great historical fiction on a young age level....this first Molly book read a little more like something thrown together as a marketing piece to support the doll. The images and illustrations in the Kit books were fun to look at - some of the Molly book used cheesy stock clip art.

All in all a good book. We will continue on with the rest of the series. I like that it opens dialog about WWII in an age appropriate way.

Another in the American Girl line of books based on their dolls, this one featuring Molly, a young girl coping with life in America during the second World War. Her father is away at war, a doctor, and everyone at home is doing their part for the war effort.

It's Halloween, and Molly and her friends are out to make the perfect group costumes. Aside from that, they also have to put up with Molly's bratty brothers, especially the older, a notorious prankster.

A fun read, this was originally intended as a Little Free Library read, but instead I decided to give this and the other American Girl books I've read this year to my niece for Christmas.

Molly McIntire, an American girl during World War II, is facing daily life changes: Her doctor father is serving in the Army in England. Her mother volunteers long hours at the Red Cross headquarters. Molly misses them. Meanwhile the stern Mrs. Gilford (housekeeper) prepares exotic dishes like mashed turnips which Molly detests! Planning Halloween costumes with her friends gives Molly a sense of normalcy. Molly has her own war at home---a conflict with her older brother, pesky Ricky. Both Molly and Ricky plan and carry out vengeance.

Meet Molly is a delightful and painless way to learn about the effects of world War II on the home front. Joyfully illustrated by Nick Backes. Great historical fiction!

This book is full of illustrations, both in the margins and with full page panels which makes the book come alive and be more interesting to those just starting out with chapter books. It's the story of Molly who lives during World War 2 in America and is just a normal girl with normal girl problems set against the historical backdrop. She learns mostly about relationships in these books, as coming of age type characters tend to do, but also about the world because of what is happening. I liked it and thought it was fun. Spunky girls like Molly are fun characters, particularly when they're not really great at everything like sometimes spunky female characters are apt to be. I think this is great for kids just starting to get into show more reading chapter books and could also connect to a history unit about world war two. show less