Exploring the World of Molly Lou Mellon

Molly Lou Melon, a unique first-grader, embraces her differences with confidence, guided by her grandma's advice. Despite being teased at her new school, she triumphs by showcasing her talents and self-belief, eventually earning the respect of her peers. Molly writes to her grandma, affirming the wisdom she received.

What advice did Molly Lou Melon's grandma give her about her height?

• Walk as proudly as you can and the world will look up to you.

• Smile big and the world will smile right alongside you.

• Sing out clear and strong and the world will cry tears of joy.

• Believe in yourself and the world will believe in you too.

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What could Molly Lou Melon do with her buck teeth?

• Whistle loudly

• Play a flute

• Stack pennies on them

• Blow bubbles

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What was Molly Lou Melon's reaction to her unique voice?

• She was embarrassed

• She sang out clear and strong

• She stopped talking

• She tried to change it

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What did Molly Lou Melon's grandma tell her about believing in herself?

• The world will smile right alongside you

• The world will believe in you too

• The world will look up to you

• The world will cry tears of joy

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How did Molly Lou Melon handle being called 'shrimp' by Ronald Durkin?

• She ignored him

• She ran under his legs and scored a touchdown

• She cried

• She told the teacher

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What did Molly Lou Melon do when Ronald Durkin called her 'Bucky tooth beaver'?

• She told the teacher

• She ignored him

• She cried

• She stacked pennies on her teeth and smiled

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What happened when Molly Lou Melon sang out clear and strong?

• The teacher scolded her

• Ronald Durkin laughed

• Ronald Durkin somersaulted backwards and hit his head

• The children booed

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How did Molly Lou Melon prove Ronald Durkin wrong about the snowflake?

• She told the teacher

• She opened her paper to reveal a beautiful snowflake

• She made a new snowflake

• She ignored him

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What did Ronald Durkin do on the fifth day of school?

• He told the teacher about her

• He brought her a stacking penny and smiled

• He called her names again

• He ignored Molly Lou Melon

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What did Molly Lou Melon write in her letter to her grandma?

• Everything her grandma told her was right

• She wanted to come back home

• She made new friends

• She missed her old school

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