Book cover for Molly and Mae: A Friendship Journey by Danny Parker

Molly and Mae

A Friendship Journey

2017 Released
32 Pages
0-1 Hours
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Clarion BooksISBN 9781328468260

Stormy disagreements on one train ride show two girls what it takes to stay friends.

When Molly and Mae meet at the train station, two journeys begin: a trip through the countryside and an expedition through the highs and lows of friendship. At first the way is scenic and smooth—and then something goes off track. Can Molly and Mae build a bridge of kindness back to each other?

Cheerful games of dressing up dolls and bouncing upside down make the journey fly, but an unexpected quarrel over bossy rules brings their fun to an abrupt halt. A sudden burst of anger leaves Mae sitting close to her mother, while Molly turns her back.

Deep in the quiet compartment, Molly and Mae draw on the foggy window and miss each other. Staring out at the smeary rain passes the quiet hours, yet neither passenger wants the chilly silence between them to last.

Capturing the playfulness, laughter, disagreements, and reconciliations familiar to all relationships, Molly and Mae is a loving portrayal of friendship in its sweetest form.

  • Making Friends: Molly discovers Mae hiding beneath a bench, and Mae tracks down Molly in the newspaper shop before their travel begins.
  • Feelings and Emotions: A tender look at how boredom, hunger, and bossiness can turn cheerful playtime into loud frustration.
  • Conflict Resolution: Molly takes the unkind words she should not have said and hides them away, making space for gentle apologies.
  • Travel Adventure: Rhythmic railway travel carries the girls along bending tracks, past valleys, and through tunnels.

Danny Parker

Danny Parker is the author of several picture books and a teacher of writing and drama. He lives in Perth, Australia, with his family. www.dannyparker.com.au

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