Review of Molly the Knotty Spider

[Roy Nick]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Molly the Knotty Spider" by Dianne M. Currie.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Molly, a young spider, was the seventh born in her family and was beginning to learn how to spin webs. Unlike her elder siblings, Molly would build unimpressive webs. She was unhappy about this, for she desired to make perfect ones like the rest. The other spiders in her neighborhood would express mean comments about her inability to make better webs, even as she grew older.

In an unexpected turn of events, there was a massive storm in the neighborhood. It blew so hard that it destroyed all the webs besides Molly’s. Hers withstood the test of time. Plus, one of the many webs she had made helped save a sparrow family. When the neighborhood realized Molly’s unique talent for making durable webs, they all sought her assistance. Did Molly help them after all the nasty comments?

Molly the Knotty Spider by Dianne M. Currie had me thinking about the animal world. As a human, it’s hard to understand that even animals endure their struggles. Some are more gifted than others. And sometimes, it takes the unfathomable to uncover your superpower. Even butterflies have to undergo a not-so-good cycle before the stunning transformation.

I enjoyed Molly’s ability to stand the jeers from others. She kept practicing to perfect her art. And while Molly's webs were not as splendid as the rest, they were strong enough to endure the storm. The pictures were lovely, especially those containing Molly and her webs.

Because I found the work error free, I affirm it is exceptionally edited. Furthermore, the concluding page had a valuable lesson that children should absorb. I noted absolutely nothing to loathe, so I rate Molly the Knotty Spider 4 out of 4 stars. I found it thrilling that those who made fun of Molly’s webs went asking for her expertise. I recommend the novella to young kids who experience a difficult time keeping up with a task, skill, or schoolwork.

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