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Molly's Surprise: A Christmas Story (American Girl: Molly #3) by Valerie Tripp

 

Summary (from the publisher): Molly is a lively, lovable schemer and dreamer growing up in 1944. Her stories describe her life on the home front during World War Two. Molly doesn't like many of the changes the war has brought, and she especially misses her father, who is away caring for wounded soldiers. But Molly learns the importance of getting along and pulling together -- just as her country has to do to win the war! As the McIntires face a cheerless holiday, Molly decides to make some merriment of her own -- complete with unexpected surprises.

Review: Molly is sad that her father will be away at war at Christmas, which has always been an extra special time in their family. To make it worse, they haven't received any mail or Christmas packages from her dad either. 

I thought this was such a well-done Christmas story, that still captured life during wartime. It was also a sweet sibling story, with Molly's sister Jill processing her sadness over their dad's absence differently than Molly. Yet they bond over creating a surprise for the family. I loved seeing a glimpse into family traditions like the way the family decorated at Christmastime. 

Loved the touching end to this, with the family all crowded around the radio listening to a very special message just for them. 

Stars: 4

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