Reviews
"Anne Shelby has done Molly proud. . . . We need more women like Molly and more writers like Shelby, who is not only a good storyteller but also a good scholar. Her narrative voice helps us 'know' Molly, and her scholarship helps us value the folktale tradition and its living legacy." _ Now and Then, "Young readers and listeners will make these stories their own and enjoy retelling them for a long time to come." —School Library Journal, "Fall in love with childhood again! . . . Good advice from the 14 stories . . . can be used by all." -- Courier-Journal, "Storyteller Shelby uses warmth, folksy humor and unexpected turns of phrase to bring this plucky heroine to life, and McArdle's childlike, black-and-white illustrations provide an additional comic touch. A nice choice for intermediate and reluctant readers." —Kirkus Reviews, "Anne Shelby has done Molly proud. . . . We need more women like Molly and more writers like Shelby, who is not only a good storyteller but also a good scholar. Her narrative voice helps us 'know' Molly, and her scholarship helps us value the folktale tradition and its living legacy." -- Now and Then, "Fall in love with childhood again! . . . Good advice from the 14 stories . . . can be used by all." —Courier-Journal, "Storytellers . . . will relish these energetic stories, which skillfully juxtapose old-fashioned flavor and modern sensibilities." —The Horn Book Guide, "Storyteller Shelby uses warmth, folksy humor and unexpected turns of phrase to bring this plucky heroine to life, and McArdle's childlike, black-and-white illustrations provide an additional comic touch. A nice choice for intermediate and reluctant readers." _ Kirkus Reviews, "Young readers and listeners will make these stories their own and enjoy retelling them for a long time to come." -- School Library Journal, "Storytellers . . . will relish these energetic stories, which skillfully juxtapose old-fashioned flavor and modern sensibilities." _ The Horn Book Guide, "Storytellers . . . will relish these energetic stories, which skillfully juxtapose old-fashioned flavor and modern sensibilities." -- The Horn Book Guide, "Anne Shelby has done Molly proud. . . . We need more women like Molly and more writers like Shelby, who is not only a good storyteller but also a good scholar. Her narrative voice helps us 'know' Molly, and her scholarship helps us value the folktale tradition and its living legacy." -Now and Then, "Fall in love with childhood again! . . . Good advice from the 14 stories . . . can be used by all." _ Courier-Journal, "Anne Shelby has done Molly proud. . . . We need more women like Molly and more writers like Shelby, who is not only a good storyteller but also a good scholar. Her narrative voice helps us 'know' Molly, and her scholarship helps us value the folktale tradition and its living legacy." - Now and Then, "Storyteller Shelby uses warmth, folksy humor and unexpected turns of phrase to bring this plucky heroine to life, and McArdle's childlike, black-and-white illustrations provide an additional comic touch. A nice choice for intermediate and reluctant readers." -- Kirkus Reviews, "Young readers and listeners will make these stories their own and enjoy retelling them for a long time to come." _ School Library Journal
