Molly Saves the Day: A Summer Story cover

Molly Saves the Day: A Summer Story

Author: Tripp, Valerie

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 3.7
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 9057
Points per Word 0.00011
Page Count 69
Points per Page 0.014493
Series American Girl

Description

Molly Saves the Day: A Summer Story follows Molly, a camper at Camp Gowonagin, as the camp divides into two teams for a Color War competition. During the contest, Molly must overcome her fear of swimming underwater while her best friend becomes an opposing team member, creating personal conflict. Ultimately, she conquers her fear and helps her team in the summer challenge.

Quick Summary

At summer camp, Color War turns best friends into rivals, and Molly must find the courage to fix both the competition and her fractured friendship. Kids will cheer as Molly navigates tricky camp politics, discovers her own leadership skills, and learns that being a good teammate means more than winning. If your kid loves the humor and heart of the Ivy + Bean series or enjoys stories about everyday heroes at summer camp, they'll totally connect with Molly's story. Ideal for ages 8-11 or kids in grades 3-5 who enjoy realistic fiction with relatable friendship challenges.