Molly's Christmas Surprise
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Molly's Christmas Surprise

By Lauren Clauss, Melissa Manwill Kashiwagi (Illustrator)

Part of the American Girl series

Experience Christmas on the WWII home front through a young girl's eyes.

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32 pages· 767 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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In 1944, Molly McIntire faces a unique Christmas as World War II rages on. While battles are fought overseas, Molly and her family contribute to the war effort from home. Discover how this spirited girl navigates the challenges of wartime holidays, offering a glimpse into life on the home front. Will Molly's Christmas be filled with hope and joy despite the distant conflict? Join her journey and find out.

From the publisher

This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is all about American Girl(R) Molly(TM) and her Christmas on the home front during World War II in 1944–with more than 30 stickers included! The battles of World War II may be a world away, but Molly McIntire and her family do what they can to help from the 1944 home front. Meet Molly and her family, and get to know what it was like to be a girl celebrating Christmas during World War II in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader. Great for young American Girl fans ages 5 to 8, the book includes more than 30 stickers. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own. Introduced in 1986, American Girl’s flagship line of historical characters features 18-inch dolls, books, and accessories that give girls a dramatic understanding of the role women and girls played in shaping our country. Look out for these other great books: - Samantha Helps a Friend (American Girl) 9780593381878 - Freedom for Addy (American Girl) 9780593381915

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
767
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Early Reader
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about ChristmasBooks about World War IIBooks about familyBooks about family life
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Book details

Publication
Published
September 7, 2021
First published
January 1, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593381960

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