In 1943, during World War II, the McIntire family navigates the challenges of wartime in the fictional town of Jefferson, Illinois. Molly, a spirited young girl, struggles to cope with her father's absence as he fights overseas. Despite the difficulties, Molly finds solace in a school dance contest with her friends, while also learning valuable lessons about teamwork and unity with the arrival of a new family member from London.
An American Girl on the Home Front
Set in 1943, a young girl named Molly navigates the challenges of WWII, which has significantly altered her life. When an English girl fleeing the bombings comes to live with Molly's family, the two form an unlikely bond, gradually developing a strong friendship.