A good read, especially around Christmas time, but without a role model heroine.
Plot
Twelve year old Molly Parker is determined to live with her father. The trick is convincing him that she is his daughter.
Josh Cameron enjoys all the perks of being a basketball hero. He is applauded by the media and fans alike. The last thing he wants is the responsibility of raising a kid. He doesn't even know how to act around Molly, nor does he seem to care. But, like it or not, he is her father.
Can Molly's determination, help from her faithful friend, Sam, and down to earth advice from Mattie give Josh and Molly a happily ever after?
Morality
Molly routinely disobeys her foster parents in order to make her goals happen. Also, see Sexual Content.
Spiritual Content
None.
Violence
None.
Drug and Alcohol Content
None.
Sexual Content
Molly's mother conceived Molly out of wedlock, but this is merely a necessary fact of the story and is not lingered on. Josh has a brief phone conversation with a girlfriend.
Crude or Profane Language or Content
None.
Conclusion
This is one of my favorite books and has been re-read many times. Molly's friendship with Sam can be both humorous and touching but never romantic. The characters (with the exception of Josh, who can be irritating) are easy to like and fun to read about. As mentioned above, however, the morality leaves something to be desired; disobedience is routine.
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