Molly and the Movie Star

This is another in the American Girls Short Stories series about Molly McIntire, a nine-year-old girl living on the home front during World War 2. It is 1944, and Molly and her family all find their lives turned upside down. In this story, Molly's class raises the money to buy a War Bond at a rally hosted by her favorite Hollywood Starlet. Placed in charge of the money, Molly must take good care of it, but disaster strikes when least expected.I now see why Molly is so popular, my ten-year-old daughter and I both really liked this book. The final chapter is on moviegoing in 1944, and has instructions for having a 1940s moviegoing experience at home. This is a fun book, no big lessons, but a great read. Highly recommended!

Easy to read in one sitting, which is unusual for chapter booksfor this age group. Story much too typically sitcom-like. Toopredictable. Young kids may find this enjoyable though. Some historical references give insight into life in the US 1940s. END

This book is very good for younger girls who love the American Girls but do not feel ready for a full-length Molly book, or a book to take on a short trip and challenge a girl who is learning to read. Molly, nine years old during WWII, has sold War Bonds after hearing her idol, a movie star, tell her to support the country. Molly makes plenty of money selling the bonds and can't wait to present it in person to her favorite actress when she comes to town. Frightened that the money might be taken, she hides it in a clever way she saw on one of her idol's own movies for safekeeping. But when it comes time to present the money, Molly can't remember where she hid it! Will she turn her efforts into a disaster or will the day be saved? Read about Molly's adventure in this excellent short-story book.