Books like Changes for Molly by Valerie Tripp
Molly is thrilled to be part of a big performance, but her excitement is eclipsed when she learns her father is returning home from the war. The novel explores her feelings of joy, anticipation, and the reunion that follows.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Valerie Tripp
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