Molly the Brave and Me
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1990 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Molly the Brave and Me

Written by Jane O'Connor · Illustrated by Sheila Hamanaka

Beth must find her courage when she and Molly get lost in the country.

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48 pages· 1,112 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 480L
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Bookroo's summary

Beth envies Molly's fearless nature, but when a sleepover in the country takes a wrong turn, it's Beth who must lead them back to safety. Can she find the courage within herself? As the girls navigate the unknown, Beth discovers bravery she never knew she had. Will she rise to the challenge and prove to herself that she can be just as bold as Molly? This engaging tale of friendship and self-discovery invites young readers to explore their own hidden strengths.

From the publisher

Illus. in full color. Beth wishes she were more like Molly, who doesn’t mindif boys hide dead bugs in her desk, and who tells big kids to get lost if theytease her. “Beth is flattered when Molly invites her to stay overnight at herhouse in the country; when the girls get lost, Beth is the one who gets themhome. This read-alone book will be a welcome addition to libraries.”– “SchoolLibrary Journal. “

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
1,112
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
480L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
7382
Publication
Published
March 24, 1990
First published
March 1, 1990
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394841755

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