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A review by amodernhobbitslibrary
Meet Molly: An American Girl by Valerie Tripp
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Fun book for kids who are just starting to expand their reading / vocabulary. About a 7-9 reading age.
Molly & friends end up in a little prank war with her brother, leaving everyone feeling miserable. Molly tries to cope with her feelings surrounding the war & everything changing.
Despite Molly’s own shortcomings, I remember relating to her very well as a child of the same age. My own thoughts were often reflected in Molly. As an adult, I feel this is a good lesson and an area that might make some children pause. Have they acted in the same manner? Judging others? Teasing?
Various morals are briefly touched upon, and as expected with any AG book — it’s definitely rated G.
Molly & friends end up in a little prank war with her brother, leaving everyone feeling miserable. Molly tries to cope with her feelings surrounding the war & everything changing.
Despite Molly’s own shortcomings, I remember relating to her very well as a child of the same age. My own thoughts were often reflected in Molly. As an adult, I feel this is a good lesson and an area that might make some children pause. Have they acted in the same manner? Judging others? Teasing?
Various morals are briefly touched upon, and as expected with any AG book — it’s definitely rated G.