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― Carmen Allen, Molly's Spy Mission

“glistened on each tower. Perfectly kept gardens and neatly trimmed hedges surrounded its four sides. Behind the palace, white clouds puffed their way slowly across the big blue sky. ‘Molly, what are you looking at?’ Suzie asked from her bed. ‘Oh my!’ Molly exclaimed without turning to look at her roommate. Suzie hopped out of bed and scooted over to the window. ‘Molly, it’s A-MAZ-ING!’ ‘I know, right? I woke up in the middle of the night and saw a bright blue glow in the room. I crept over to the window, and there it was!’ ‘It’s beautiful,’ Suzie sighed. ‘Sure is,’ Molly agreed. ‘Where do you think it came from?’ ‘I don’t know.”
― Carmen Allen, Molly's Big Decision

“Molly felt a wave of goosebumps travel from the top of her head, down her back to her toes.”
― Carmen Allen, Molly's Spy Mission

“When Molly heard the King say those words, she felt courage rise within her. She sat up straight. He thinks I can do it.”
― Carmen Allen, Molly's Spy Mission

“Anyone want a snack?’ Rich said as he reached inside his rucksack. He pulled out four shortbread biscuits and a bottle of water to share. ‘Mighty generous of you.’ Walter Jackson grinned at his friend. ‘Yes it is,’ Suzie agreed. ‘Rich, I’m sorry for being rude to you about your rucksack. You helped me with the stuff you had in there. I think you’ve earned the title ‘Boy Wonder’ after all!’ Everyone laughed. ‘But why do you carry your rucksack all the time?’ she asked kindly. ‘Well, after my parents died I went to live with my grandmother. Sometimes she left me at home by myself for days at a time. Whenever she bought groceries I’d secretly grab some and hide them in my rucksack. I never wanted to run out of food.’ Suzie nodded. ‘Yes, that makes sense. I’d probably do that too.”
― Carmen Allen, Molly's Maze Discovery