Book Series · 6 Books

American Girl: Molly Books

In order from Meet Molly to Changes for Molly. Part of American Girl.

The American Girl: Molly series is a set of 6 chapter books by Valerie Tripp, published between 1986 and 1988. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 80 pages.

Molly Learns a Lesson
Molly's Surprise
Meet Molly
Happy Birthday, Molly
Molly Saves the Day
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Meet Molly
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1986

Meet Molly

By Valerie Tripp, Nick Backes (Illustrator)

In 1944, Molly's prank war with her brother spirals out of control.

59 pages· 8,297 words· Est. 1 hour read
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In reading order

American Girl: Molly Series

6 books · Published 1986–1988

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#2 in Series
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Molly Learns a Lesson

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1986

Molly's secret project risks failure and discovery. Can she outsmart her rivals?

Molly's Surprise

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1986

A wartime Christmas brings unexpected surprises and hope.

#1
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$674

Meet Molly

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1986

In 1944, Molly's prank war with her brother spirals out of control.

#4

Happy Birthday, Molly

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1988

Two girls from different worlds find common ground during wartime.

#5
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$695

Molly Saves the Day

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1988

A camp game threatens Molly's summer; can she save the day?

#6
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$695

Changes for Molly

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1988

A young girl eagerly awaits her father's return from war, but illness threatens her big performance.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the American Girl: Molly series?

There are 6 books in the American Girl: Molly series. It began with Meet Molly in 1986, and the newest book, Changes for Molly, was published in 1988.

What order should you read the American Girl: Molly books in?

Start with Meet Molly and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the American Girl: Molly books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring American Girl: Molly to life.

01

Valerie Tripp

Author
02

Nick Backes

Illustrator

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