Molly Learns a Lesson: A School Story (American Girls Collection) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Nick Backes (Illustrator) "Molly McIntire loved to look at her teacher, Miss Campbell..." (more)
Key Phrases: collecting bottletops, multiplication bee, third grade girls, Miss Campbell, Lend-a-Hand Contest, Grace Littlefield (more...)

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Product Description

Molly and her friends plan a secret project to help the war effort, and learn about allies and cooperation.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 67 pages
• Publisher: American Girl Publishing Inc (August 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0937295167
• ISBN-13: 978-0937295168
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #107,907 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Molly story!, February 24, 2003

By	Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This is another in the American Girls series about Molly McIntire, a ten-year-old girl living on the home front during World War 2. Molly's school is having a "Lend-a-Hand Contest" to help the war effort, and to teach the children about working together. But, when one girl volunteers the third grade girls to knit socks, Molly cringes-she knows how hard it is to knit a sock, and she wants out. So, grabbing hold of two friends, Molly abandons the project and sets out on her own. In this book, Molly learns a lesson about working together...but in a completely different way than her teacher imagined!

As with the other Molly stories, this one is great! The story is very entertaining, and gently teaches an important lesson. My 11-year-old daughter is a big fan of Molly, and so am I. We both highly recommend this book to you!

3.0 out of 5 stars An okay book, May 22, 2009

By	Veronica P. Garrett - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Molly Learns a Lesson 1944 : A School Story, Book 2 (Hardcover)

This book was okay. It wasn't the greatest of the series. It's about this girl named Molly, and her school is doing a project to help the soldiers.

5.0 out of 5 stars Eager Reader, August 17, 2008

By	Jill Vanderwood "throughtherug.com" (Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Molly Learns a Lesson 1944 : A School Story, Book 2 (Hardcover)

A Lesson For Molly
American Girl Collection
By Valerie Tripp

At Molly's school, in 1944, the children are going to have a contest to see which class can do the most for the war effort. The boys in Molly's class decide to collect aluminum foil and make a big ball to help with metal needed for the war.

The girls in Molly's class decide to knit socks. Molly knows that it is hard to knit socks, and decides to make up her own project. Although her two friends are helping, she finds that her new project isn't as easy as it seems.

Can the girls in Molly's class win the competition without the help of Molly and her friends Susan and Linda? Will Molly and her friends give in and knit socks?

Great things can happen when people learn to work together.


School in 1944 was much stricter than it is today. The desks were orderly and often bolted to the floor.

During this time, children had to go without many things, such as a new lunch box or rubber boots. Both metal and rubber were needed for the war. Parents who were normally home with their children were called to war or worked in factories. The children needed to adjust to the changes.

I am the mother of three American girls. My youngest daughter, Karen saved her own money to buy her Molly doll. One of her cousins had Kirsten, and another had Samantha. The girls played endlessly with their dolls.

With American Girl books, I watched my daughter go from a reluctant reader, to an eager reader.

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