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Clues in the Shadows is a Historical Character Mystery that is part of Molly's books.

Characters[]

From the Central Series[]

Introduced[]

  • Ronnie
  • Mrs. Rinaldi

Chapter By Chapter Summary[]

Chapter One: An Arrest![]

Chapter Two: A Challenge[]

Chapter Three: Ricky the Rat[]

Chapter Four: The Prowler[]

Chapter Five: Menace on Main Street[]

Chapter Six: Clues in the Shed[]

Chapter Seven: Surprise in Ward B[]

Chapter Eight: The Great Girl Detective[]

Chapter Nine: Fight at the Factory[]

Chapter Ten: An Unexpected Visitor[]

Chapter Eleven: A New Plan[]

Chapter Twelve: Secrets[]

Epilogue[]

Looking Back[]

Discusses the lives and struggles Americans faced during and after World War Two. Topics include:

  • What wartime activities children did, and how children stayed patriotic during the war.
  • The Eisenhower medal, which was only given to Boy Scouts.
  • What struggles families faced with soldiers who returned after VE Day.
  • How soldiers with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) were treated and how they suffered.
  • What problems and emotions families with a MIA (Missing in Action) soldier faced.
  • How women supported the troops, and the duties of a Camera girl.
  • Why women had to give up their jobs, and the pride they felt for what they did.
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