While her father is away fighting in World War II, Molly finds her life full of change and plans revenge on her brother for ruining her Halloween

Molly is a lively, lovable schemer and dreamer growing up in 1944. Her stories describe her life on the home front during World War Two. Molly doesn't like many of the changes the war has brought, and she especially misses her father, who is away caring for wounded soldiers. But Molly learns the importance of getting along and pulling together—just as her country has to do to win the war Molly plans a secret project to win her school's Lend-a-Hand Contest. But the project tums out to be harder than Molly had thought.

Even though he is away serving in an English hospital during World War II, Molly's father finds a way to make the family Christmas very special

Molly is excited to learn that an English girl is coming to stay at the McIntires', and just in time for Molly's birthday! But Emily Bennett turns out to be different from the glamorous girl Molly pictured. Emily is shy, and seems unfriendly. Then Molly discovers that Emily is worried about her father, and the girls become good friends. They even plan to turn Molly's tenth birthday celebration into a real English tea party. But they can't agree about what's important, and it takes a special birthday surprise to help them patch up their hurt feelings.

A game of Color War threatens to ruin Molly's summer fun at Camp Gowonagin. She must use her ingenuity to save the day.

Molly can't wait for Dad to come home—he'll arrive in time to see her dance the part of Miss Victory in the big Red Cross show! Molly isn't worried about her tap dancing, but she wants to look sophisticated so that Dad will know how much she's grown up while he's been away at war. Unfortunately, Molly's hair is all wrong. When Jill finally finds a way to give Molly glorious curls, everything seems to be perfect. Then Molly gets sick. Things couldn't be worse—until the doctor comes just in time.

Spring 1944: Emily Bennett, a young English girl, has come to stay with Molly McIntire's family to escape the bombing of London. Emily's parents sent her off with the reminder to be "a brave soldier for England," but Emily doesn't see how she can do that. Molly tries hard to make sweet, shy Emily feel at home, and Emily is grateful for Molly's friendship. Emily is delighted that she can help Molly with math and is pleased and proud when she impresses Molly. But it is not until Emily makes a big mistake and has to ask Molly for help that Emily shows how truly brave she is—and both girls learn what friendship really means.

Provides an in-depth look at life and historical events in America during World War Two.

American Girl Limited Edition Paper dolls and scenes included Molly 1944