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​​Inspired by the best-selling historical books by American Girl, Season 1 of 10 Minute Mysteries is based on fan- favorite story: ‘A Light in the Cellar: A Molly Mystery’ and is voiced by actress and podcast host Maggie Lawson. Each episode is about 10 minutes- perfect for bedtime, car rides, and quiet time.

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​​Inspired by the best-selling historical books by American Girl, Season 1 of 10 Minute Mysteries is based on fan- favorite story: ‘A Light in the Cellar: A Molly Mystery’ and is voiced by actress and podcast host Maggie Lawson. Each episode is about 10 minutes- perfect for bedtime, car rides, and quiet time.

Language:

English


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Diving Deeper - Episode 10: To Catch a Thief Discussion Questions

10/11/2022
In the final episode, Molly and Emily finally catch the thief behind the sugar shortages. Any guesses as to who the culprit was? Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts! Stay tuned for our next 10 Minute mystery, coming soon! 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?

Duration:00:12:06

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Diving Deeper - Episode 9: Molly’s Plan Discussion Questions

10/4/2022
In this episode, Molly and Emily, with the help of their friends, make a plan to catch the thief in action at Greystone Manor. Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts! 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?

Duration:00:10:36

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Diving Deeper - Episode 8: A Prime Suspect Discussion Questions

9/28/2022
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… Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts! 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?

Duration:00:11:06

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Diving Deeper - Episode 7: Suspicious Discussion Questions

9/20/2022
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. Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts! 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?

Duration:00:10:41

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Diving Deeper - Episode 6: A Serious Sugar Shortage Discussion Questions

9/13/2022
In this episode, Molly thinks she discovered who the sugar thief is… but does she actually have the right suspect? Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts! Reader Questions When Molly overhears Mr. Laurence scolding Marta, what does she think? After she meets Mr. Laurence in the hallway and he explains his suspicions, how do Molly's thoughts change? How does the missing sugar affect Molly and her family? What do they want to do with the sugar, and why is it important? What do Molly, Linda, and Susan discover at Greystone Manor, and why does it make them suspicious? Do you share their suspicions? Or do you think there's a logical explanation for their discovery?

Duration:00:09:46

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Diving Deeper - Episode 5: The Black Truck

9/6/2022
In this episode, Molly and Emily make the journey to Greystone Manor only to find cobwebs, dark shadows, and a VERY unexpected visitor… Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts! Reader Questions Why does Molly think Greystone Manor is creepy? Ricky and David think the truck might have been repairmen coming to fix something. Do you agree with them? Explain why. On her second visit to Oak Knoll Hospital, Molly discovers that she and Phillip have something in common. What is it? Despite her fears, Molly tells Emily she’s going back to Greystone Manor. What are are her reasons for going back? If you were Molly, would you go back to Greystone Manor? Why or why not?

Duration:00:10:37

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Diving Deeper - Episode 4: Someone's Coming! Discussion Questions

8/30/2022
In this episode, Molly and Emily make the journey to Greystone Manor only to find cobwebs, dark shadows, and a VERY unexpected visitor… Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts! Reader Questions Why is Molly concerned about the missing sugar? Do you think Molly is right to be worried, or over-reacting? What do you think might have happened to the sugar? Why does Molly dread going to Greystone Manor to fetch Mrs. Currier's reading glasses? How would you feel about doing an errand like this? Would you feel anxious, or curious, excited, or some other feeling? At Greystone Manor, what clues do Molly and Emily find that suggest the house has been empty for quite a while? Why are the girls alarmed when they see a truck drive up to the Manor?

Duration:00:10:42

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Diving Deeper - Episode 3: A Reluctant Promise Discussion Questions

8/23/2022
In this episode, Molly meets Mrs. Currier, the owner of Greystone Manor. One thing leads to another, and Molly reluctantly agrees to visit Greystone Manor to fetch an item for her… but will Molly and Emily actually muster up the courage to go? Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts! Reader Questions Why does the chef scold Marta in the hospital kitchen? What is the chef’s concern? When Molly meets one of her patients, Mrs. Currier, what surprising discoveries does Molly make? How would you describe Mrs. Currier? Molly agrees to fetch Mrs. Currier’s reading glasses at Graystone Manor—but she’s not thrilled about doing it. Why do you think Molly agrees to do it? If you were Molly, would you make the same decision? Why or why not?

Duration:00:11:17

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Introducing American Girl: The Smart Girl's Podcast

8/16/2022
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! You can also watch full episodes of the show on The American Girl Podcast Network channel on YouTube and YouTube kids. See you soon!

Duration:00:02:21

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Diving Deeper - Episode 2: Where's the Sugar? Discussion Questions

8/16/2022
In this episode, Molly and Emily start their job as magazine girls! But when they start delivering magazines to Oak Knoll Hospital, the girls are met with a chilly reception. And what’s worse, they discover that MORE items mysteriously go missing… who is behind it? Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts! Reader Questions • Why does the Red Cross need lots of oatmeal and sugar? Why are these items important to Molly’s mother? • During World War II, certain goods, like sugar and gasoline, were scarce—so they were rationed, with limited amounts available to each household. Have you ever experienced a shortage of goods? Can you think of common items that have become scarce in the recent past? • As Molly and Emily bike to the hospital, Molly sees a poster with the Home Front Pledge, which says: “I pay legal prices and accept no rationed goods without giving up ration stamps.” What does this pledge mean, and why is it important? • What is a Black Market? Why are Molly and Emily talking about it? • Molly and Emily volunteer after school at a convalescent hospital. What is their volunteer job? Why are the patients pleased to see them?

Duration:00:11:10

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Diving Deeper - Episode 1: Greystone Manor Discussion Questions

8/9/2022
In this episode, Molly, and her best friend Emily, sign up to become magazine delivery girls together. But what was once thought to be an easy job, may have taken a turn for the mysterious. When the girls’ puppies Bennett and Yank happen to get loose near the abandoned Greystone Manor, they are left with a question: Did Molly just see a trick of the sun… or did a light just turn on in the basement? Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts! Reader Questions: Why is Emily living with Molly’s family? Do you think it would be fun to live with a different family in another country? Why or why not? • Why does Emily want to learn to ride a bicycle? • Molly and Emily are volunteering at a hospital. Have you ever volunteered for a good cause? What was the cause, and what did you do? If you haven’t, are there causes or activities you’d like to volunteer for? • Why are Linda and Susan worried about going to Greystone Manor? Is there a house in your neighborhood with a spooky or mysterious reputation? Would you like to learn more about it? • Molly and her friends see something odd at Greystone Manor. What is it, and why does it seem odd?

Duration:00:10:28

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Bonus Episode: An Interview with Sarah Buckey

8/2/2022
In this episode, 10 Minute Mysteries host, Maggie Lawson, is joined by author of A Light in the Cellar: A Molly Mystery, Sarah Buckey, to talk about the inspiration of the book, love for mysteries and more! Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts!

Duration:00:17:22

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Episode Ten: To Catch a Thief

7/26/2022
In the final episode, Molly and Emily finally catch the thief behind the sugar shortages. Any guesses as to who the culprit was? Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts! Stay tuned for our next 10 Minute mystery, coming soon!

Duration:00:10:50

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Episode Nine: Molly's Plan

7/19/2022
In this episode, Molly and Emily, with the help of their friends, make a plan to catch the thief in action at Greystone Manor. Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts!

Duration:00:09:42

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Episode Eight: A Prime Suspect

7/12/2022
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… Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts!

Duration:00:10:23

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Episode Seven: Suspicious

7/5/2022
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. Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts!

Duration:00:09:52

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Episode Six: A Serious Sugar Shortage

6/28/2022
In this episode, Molly thinks she discovered who the sugar thief is… but does she actually have the right suspect? Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts!

Duration:00:10:10

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Episode Five: The Black Truck

6/21/2022
In this episode, Molly and Emily discover a mysterious black van parked outside Greystone Manor. Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts!

Duration:00:09:47

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Episode Four: Someone’s Coming!

6/14/2022
In this episode, Molly and Emily make the journey to Greystone Manor only to find cobwebs, dark shadows, and a VERY unexpected visitor… Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts!

Duration:00:10:26

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Episode Three: A Reluctant Promise

6/7/2022
In this episode, Molly meets Mrs. Currier, the owner of Greystone Manor. One thing leads to another, and Molly reluctantly agrees to visit Greystone Manor to fetch an item for her… but will Molly and Emily actually muster up the courage to go? Watch + listen to 10 Minute Mysteries with your family on Youtube. Visit Americangirl.com and follow @americangirlbrand on Instagram for more updates on your favorite dolls, books, and American Girl Podcast Network podcasts!

Duration:00:10:28