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jgurniak's review against another edition
5.0
The American Girl books are very cute. This was one of my favourites.
roseleaf24's review against another edition
3.0
Keeping up with the kiddo with this read. ;) This is an excellent introduction to what the war was like for a British child, and the history is conveyed smoothly. But the girls were so petty in this story, it was frustrating. I found it difficult to believe that the children wouldn't have gotten a little more explanation from adults to encourage compassion.
sealbrecht's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
dianametzger's review against another edition
4.0
Read to Isabel: This was a really satisfying Molly story because she had to grapple with her own selfishness and the war’s effects on others in a message that can translate to modern girls too. But why do these books always end before the big event the book seems to be leading up to—odd storytelling.
rebeccatc's review against another edition
4.0
This did a very good job of introducing the concept of war to children and what it would be like to live through it. Molly develops a sense of empathy for the English refugee Emily that spurred some good discussion with my six year old.
nikbookdragon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.25
hannahrose_99's review against another edition
5.0
these american girls do not know how to read a room sometimes
elizabethtye's review against another edition
4.0
4/5 stars. Rereading this set because I got them for my daughter.
brightgreenink's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
levelstory's review against another edition
After reading three books in the Molly series that proved to be abysmal, the fourth installment was a much welcomed surprise. This book, more so than it's predecessors, actually showed the effects of war on the world, as well as Molly and her family. I was wondering if the narrative would ever address this somewhat sick habit of these kids to play war and have fun in bomb shelters. Luckily we have a new character named Emily to set these Americans straight. And she calls Molly out on her BS. Yes, Molly is still a spoiled child. I'm not sure the narrative wants to address that reality seriously and so these books shall remain, at best, just okay.