Molly & Pim and the Millions of Stars

Reviewed by: Carla McAllister - New Gloucester Public Library, New Gloucester, Maine, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 31, 2018

Review

Molly is 10 years old and wishes she were not so different. She yearns for a normal home with a mother and a father, meals on the table on a regular basis and a parent who knows that she really should go to school. However, her life is pretty much a wreck; her mother gathers herbs and plants to make magical potions, her father is long gone, her neighbors, the Grimshaws, are always on the warpath and causing trouble, and her house is anything but orderly. She has only one friend, Ellen, but wishes Pim, a boy at school who is also very different, would befriend her. When Molly's mother erroneously turns herself into a tree, Molly hesitates to tell Ellen what has happened but Pim comes along and helps Molly with her dilemma. This tale teaches a lesson about friendship,trusting others with your hardships and that one always has room for a new friend. Part fantasy, this magical tale is quite enjoyable and young readers will likely enjoy it.

Overall Book Score: very good