Episodes

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

    Diving Deeper - Episode 10: To Catch a Thief Discussion Questions
    Oct 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? 
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    12 mins
  • Diving Deeper - Episode 9: Molly’s Plan Discussion Questions

    Diving Deeper - Episode 9: Molly’s Plan Discussion Questions
    Oct 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? 
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    11 mins
  • Diving Deeper - Episode 8: A Prime Suspect Discussion Questions

    Diving Deeper - Episode 8: A Prime Suspect Discussion Questions
    Sep 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?
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    11 mins
  • Diving Deeper - Episode 7: Suspicious Discussion Questions

    Diving Deeper - Episode 7: Suspicious Discussion Questions
    Sep 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?
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    11 mins
  • Diving Deeper - Episode 6: A Serious Sugar Shortage Discussion Questions

    Diving Deeper - Episode 6: A Serious Sugar Shortage Discussion Questions
    Sep 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?
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    11 mins
  • Diving Deeper - Episode 5: The Black Truck

    Diving Deeper - Episode 5: The Black Truck
    Sep 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?
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    11 mins
  • Diving Deeper - Episode 4: Someone's Coming! Discussion Questions

    Diving Deeper - Episode 4: Someone's Coming! Discussion Questions
    Aug 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?
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    12 mins
  • Diving Deeper - Episode 3: A Reluctant Promise Discussion Questions

    Diving Deeper - Episode 3: A Reluctant Promise Discussion Questions
    Aug 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?
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    12 mins