American Girl 10 Minute Mysteries

The Smart Girl's Podcast, hosted by 16-year-old actress, Shay Rudolph and cultural expert, Jess Weiner will bring to life the legacy of the American Girl's Smart Girl's Guides covering tough growing up topics from mental health to body image, friendships, crushes and more!

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In the final episode, Molly and Emily finally catch the thief behind the sugar shortages. Any guesses as to who the culprit was?

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Reader Questions

• When Molly and Emily are at their evening stakeout, they see a truck going to Greystone Manor. What is their clue that the truck’s driver doesn’t want to be seen?
• Molly is surprised to discover that Mr. Laurence is the thief. Were you surprised, too? Why or why not?
• What did you think about the kids’ interactions with the police offers? In that situation, would you have made the same choice to speak up?
• When Molly learns that Emily will soon be moving out of her house and going to live with her aunt, why does Molly feel hurt at first? What does she learn about Emily that changes her feelings?
• Do you think it would be exciting to solve a mystery, as Emily and her friends did?

In this episode, Molly and Emily, with the help of their friends, make a plan to catch the thief in action at Greystone Manor.

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Reader Questions

• Ricky says “Whoever heard of a girl detective?” How do Molly and her friends answer him?
• Once Ricky decides to get involved in the search for the sugar thief, why does Molly feel annoyed?
• What is their big sister Jill’s perspective on the situation? What steps does she take?
• Emily is from England and has a different name for tic-tac-toe. What does Emily call it? Do you know any other words that British people say differently from Americans?
• When Molly and Emily see the truck turning in to Greystone Manor, what do you think they are going to do? If you were in their situation, what would you do?

In this episode, Molly gets into a bit of trouble as she continues to investigate... but her hard work pays off as a new prime suspect is revealed...

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Reader Questions

• What clue makes Molly feel certain it was Mr. Pritchard who locked her in the kitchen pantry?
• Why does Molly think Mr. Pritchard is the “prime suspect” to have stolen the sugar?
• Who do you think is the thief? Why?
• Molly has many reasons for wanting to catch the sugar thief. Some are related to the war. What are they?
• Some of Molly’s reasons for wanting to catch the thief have nothing to do with the war. What reasons are those?

In this episode, Molly and Emily begin to consider a few suspects that leave them suspicious, as they inch closer and closer to finding the thief.

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Reader Questions

• What does Molly think of Mr. Pritchard, the director of the hospital? How does Molly’s mother defend him? What do you think about Mr. Pritchard?
• What do Molly and Emily learn about Marta from Aunt Prim? Does this new information change their view of Marta?
• Why does Emily warn Molly not to go down to the kitchen? If you were Molly, would you go down to the kitchen by yourself to investigate?
• Molly now suspects several people of maybe being the sugar thief. Who are they, and why does she suspect them?
• Do you share Molly’s suspicions? Is there anyone else you think might be the culprit?