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jessjess125's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.75
emilydittmar's review against another edition
5.0
Of course, the character of Emily is my favorite in this book. The theme of American Exceptionalism is examined. Still a timely topic for today's reader. And the party dress is my favorite.
iamthelizardqueen's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love Emily
simplyparticular's review against another edition
4.0
This review is from the perspective of a mother. I am reading the books to decided when they are age appropriate for my daughter.
The particular book gets into some tough issues. Molly learns a lot about empathy and life during war time from her new friend from England, Emily. But all is not perfect, and I think this book gives a good rendition of the kinds of corss-cultural differences,and the kind of misunderstandings and jealousies of 9 year olds.
The Looking Back section has slipped my mind - perhaps the way people celebrated birthdays, or perhaps about the British refugee children?
The particular book gets into some tough issues. Molly learns a lot about empathy and life during war time from her new friend from England, Emily. But all is not perfect, and I think this book gives a good rendition of the kinds of corss-cultural differences,and the kind of misunderstandings and jealousies of 9 year olds.
The Looking Back section has slipped my mind - perhaps the way people celebrated birthdays, or perhaps about the British refugee children?
piburnjones's review against another edition
4.0
Rereading for the first time in many years, I was surprised that the book ends before the party! I could have sworn I remembered a party scene, but I must be conflating the Molly catalog spread with Happy Birthday Samantha.
The main thing I remembered was Molly feeling overlooked and acting out on her birthday because everyone was paying attention to Emily. Which, unlike the party, is an element that is actually in the book, though it's only one moment in a much longer journey. I liked it better than I remembered, which is always nice.
I did vaguely remember that the British princesses come up in this one. If Molly is still alive in 2020, she is 200% following The Crown. Avidly.
The main thing I remembered was Molly feeling overlooked and acting out on her birthday because everyone was paying attention to Emily. Which, unlike the party, is an element that is actually in the book, though it's only one moment in a much longer journey. I liked it better than I remembered, which is always nice.
I did vaguely remember that the British princesses come up in this one. If Molly is still alive in 2020, she is 200% following The Crown. Avidly.
emlickliter's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
5.0
Happy Birthday, Molly: A Springtime Story by Valerie Tripp – A sweet birthday celebration! Happy Reading!
ashlyn_f_stel's review against another edition
4.0
I liked some of the character development Molly had throughout the story but I can’t imagine how she thought a bomb shelter would be a good place to “play pretend” in. It took her a while to see through Emily’s eyes but I think once she did, it was much better. I’m glad I listened to this one and I’m looking forward to the rest of this series!
kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
5.0
When I was a little girl, I wanted to have a birthday party just like Molly's with fancy British tea and little cakes. I love these books!
flordemaga's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75