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Molly, a student at a boarding school, is eager to meet a famous movie star at a War Bond rally. However, she can't find the money that her class had collected to buy a bond. Undeterred, she decides to perform in a talent show, but her nervousness makes her miss the performance. The next day, Molly goes to a movie star's house and is invited to a party. She meets a piano player who plays the movie star's favorite song and even gets a dance with the star herself. Molly realizes she can't miss the party, and she dances with the piano player, who happens to be the star's date. The movie star invites Molly to the party, and she discovers that she's not as shy as she thought she was. Molly becomes the star's friend, and they have a great time together.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Valerie Tripp
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