Books like Molly marches on by Valerie Tripp

A charming first look at early American pioneer life, following young Laura Ingalls and her family as they live in a simple Wisconsin cabin, learn chores, and grow together on the Big Woods frontier.

A nine‑year‑old girl named Ada escapes her abusive home amid World War II, joining her brother in London’s evacuation; she learns to ride a pony, reads, and finds a new family with Susan Smith while watching for German spies.

Molly's joy about performing in a big show is matched only by the news that her father is coming home from World War II.

Nine‑year‑old Molly attends school during World War II and, with her friends, helps support the war effort.

When her father marches off to fight in World War II, nine‑year‑old Molly adapts to a new life in a wartime kitchen, a victory garden, and a rival brother, all while learning about responsibility, forgiveness, and the magic of music.

Rachel, Kirsty, and their camp friends are excited for a midnight feast at Camp Stargaze. But Morgan, the Midnight Fairy, is missing, and without her magic, the feast might not go well.

Molly's father tries to make Christmas special, even when he's away serving in a war hospital.

Molly confronts her fear of swimming underwater when a Color War game at Camp Gowonagin takes her to the lake’s depths. In this summer‑camp adventure, she discovers courage, friendship, and the thrill of conquering her anxiety.

In the dark, a group of children must save the Night Fairies' magic and rescue fireflies in Camp Stargaze.

Molly has just moved from Russia to New Jersey with her family. As she learns the customs of American birthday parties, she discovers who her friends truly are and how to fit into her new community.

Tallulah steals her parents' toe shoes for a night of tap dancing.

A group of children search for the missing camp buddy in this graphic novel adventure story suitable for middle-grade children and young adults alike.

A summer camp story of friendship and the challenges of adapting to a new environment, filled with homesickness, art, and a group of cruel girls.

*A modern Thanksgiving classic about an immigrant girl who comes to identify with the story of the Pilgrims, as she seeks religious freedom and a home in a new land.* As Molly nears her first Thanksgiving in the New World, she doesn't find much to be thankful for. Her classmates giggle at her Yiddish accent and make fun of her unfamiliarity with American ways. Molly's embarrassed when her mother helps with a class Thanksgiving project by making a little doll that looks more like a Russian refugee than a New England Pilgrim. But the tiny modern-day pilgrim just might help Molly to find a place for herself in America. The touching story tells how recent immigrant Molly leads her third-grade class to discover that it takes all kinds of pilgrims to make a Thanksgiving. Originally published in 1983, *Molly's Pilgrim* inspired the 1986 Academy Award-winning live-action short film.

A young girl's wish to meet a movie star goes unfulfilled at a War Bond rally, leading to an unexpected adventure and unexpected friendship with a piano player.

Odd happenings lead to a magic camp mystery in the middle grade book, featuring a boy who is sent to Earth Ranch as punishment for writing odd words on the wall.

A young teenage boy discovers his connection to an ancient civilization and becomes part of a dangerous quest to save the world from environmental destruction and alien invasion, while facing his own troubled past in a harsh and dangerous camp environment.

Rachel and Kirsty are stuck at Camp Stargaze due to terrible dreams. Sabrina the Sweet Dreams Fairy is missing her magic, and they must find it to get back home.