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After emigrating from Russia, Molly and her family settle in New Jersey. Finding home in a new country is tough, but celebrating a birthday gives Molly a chance to explore American traditions. Through the party and the people she meets, she learns who her real friends are and how to feel at home in her new surroundings.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Barbara Cohen
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