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Molly's Puppy Tale

by Valerie Tripp · 2003

American Girls Short Stories seriesNext:Thanks to Josefina(2003) →

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After reading this story about Molly and her new puppy, girls can read about the heroic dogs who served in the military in 1944 and can make dog waffles, treats like those Molly might have made for Bennett. Full color.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thisWorld War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
Setting
World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensmiddle grade
Length
short · 48 pages
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