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| + | | name = Molly's Puppy Tale |
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| + | | caption = The cover of Molly's Puppy Tale. |
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| + | | published = 2003. Originally Published in ''[[American Girl Magazine]]'', May/June 1995, under the title ''Paws and Jaws.'' |
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| + | | isbn = 1584856955 |
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| + | | setting = May, 1944 |
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| + | | related = [[List of Molly's Books|Molly's Series]] |
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| − | *First Published: 2003 |
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| − | *Timeline: May 1944 |
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==Characters== |
==Characters== |
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*[[Susan Shapiro]] |
*[[Susan Shapiro]] |
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*[[Ricky McIntire]] |
*[[Ricky McIntire]] |
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| + | *[[Bennett (dog)|Bennett]] |
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==Story Summary== |
==Story Summary== |
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| − | Molly has just received Bennett, her Jack Russell Terrier, for her birthday. Molly brags to Linda and Susan that her puppy is the smartest puppy, and that he loves her so much. She then discovers that Bennett has grown close to Ricky, Molly's older brother, which bothers Molly very much. After finding Bennett sleeping on Ricky's bed, Molly forbids Ricky to play with, or care for, Bennett ever again. |
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| − | Having overheard this, Mrs Gilford suggests that having Ricky help Molly taking care of Bennett would be a great help, as Bennett is nearing the age at which he will need lots of exercise and watching. Molly ignores this, though she faces struggles in caring for Bennett alone. Molly is very busy with other after-school activities and while she is absent, Bennett creates many problems, such as tearing Molly's room apart, escaping from his pen in the backyard, and digging up Mrs. Gilford's [[wikipedia:Victory garden|Victory garden]]. After finding Bennett at the scene of the latter, Molly seeks the help of Ricky to help her care for Bennett. |
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===Meet The Author=== |
===Meet The Author=== |
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* [[Molly's Victory Garden Dress]] |
* [[Molly's Victory Garden Dress]] |
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| + | [[File:Mollypuppymag.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Magazine Illustration of Molly showing a unique dress.]] |
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| + | * In ''[[American Girl Magazine]]'', Molly is illustrated in a unique pink print dress. This was changed in the illustrations when the story was republished as a short story volume and tied to Molly's Victory Garden Dress. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Items Released in 2003]] |
[[Category:Items Released in 2003]] |
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[[Category:Retired Books]] |
[[Category:Retired Books]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:50, 15 February 2021
Molly's Puppy Tale is part of the Short Stories collections, focusing on Molly McIntire. Retail cost was $4.95.
Characters
Story Summary
Meet The Author
The "Meet The Author" section discusses Valerie Tripp's dog, Sunday, and relates to how frisky he is, just like Molly's dog, Bennett.
Looking Back: Dogs in 1944
Discusses the role of dogs during World War II. Topics covered:
- Lassie, a famous fictional dog best known in the film Lassie Come Home
- The US military's use of dogs during World War II
- The origins of military dogs as family pets
- Certain criteria military dogs had to meet, such as weight, height, and age
- German Shepherds, Dobermans, and Dalmatians as common military dogs
- Basic and advanced dog training in the military, with teaching dogs not to fear gunfire being the most important
- The use of positive reinforcement and experienced dogs to train new canine recruits
- Sentry dogs and scouts used to patrol for enemies
- The use of messenger dogs to convey vital information or get help from the command post
- Rescue dogs used to reach wounded soldiers, and pack dogs to deliver medical supplies
- Training volunteer dogs used in the military to return to civilian life following the end of World War II
Activity: Make Dog Treats
The Activity explains how to make waffle-shaped dog biscuits.
Items Associated with Molly's Puppy Tale
Trivia
Magazine Illustration of Molly showing a unique dress.
- In American Girl Magazine, Molly is illustrated in a unique pink print dress. This was changed in the illustrations when the story was republished as a short story volume and tied to Molly's Victory Garden Dress.
References
- ↑ The story takes place in May; Molly's birthday is in April.