Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell [Posted by Mr. Carr]

Hello, Pandas! I just wanted to share this great book with everyone.

The name of this book is Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon. It is a wonderful story about a girl who is very different from other children. She's short and clumsy, has buck teeth, and has a voice that sounds like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor. Even so, her grandmother has always told her to walk proud, smile big, and sing loud. It's a good thing that she takes her grandmother's advice because soon young Molly moves away to a new city and has to stand up to a school bully! I'll let you read the book for yourself to see if Molly is successful...she may even find a friend you don't expect in the end.

This book is perfect for beginning, independent readers. Although the AR Level is 3.5, I feel that advanced 2nd graders would have no problem understanding and enjoying this book.

Like all of the books on our blog, you can find this jewel in the Brookmeade library. If you read this book, don't forget to post your comments to this blog. Thanks.