The Doll's House

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Summary: I still vividly remember this book...
Review: ...although I last read it over 20 years ago! There is pure MAGIC in the story. When I first saw TOY STORY, this book came to mind right away. Just great descriptive writing of a make-believe world that almost seems real, set with those lovely illustrations that help tell the story beautifully! In fact, I'm getting this for my 8 year old niece - a perfect book for a doll lover her age! Yet, also, a story that is SO good, I can still remember it well...Just get this book, your daughter will love it!

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Summary: I still vividly remember this book...
Review: ...although I last read it over 20 years ago! There is pure MAGIC in the story. When I first saw TOY STORY, this book came to mind right away. Just great descriptive writing of a make-believe world that almost seems real, set with those lovely illustrations that help tell the story beautifully! In fact, I'm getting this for my 8 year old niece - a perfect book for a doll lover her age! Yet, also, a story that is SO good, I can still remember it well...Just get this book, your daughter will love it!

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Summary: Jenny's book review-The Dolls' House
Review: Although I read this book for the first time when I was seven, it has stayed with me as one of my favorites. Reading it again as an adult adds a new layer of depth to the plot that so enthralled me in second grade. It is not just a story about dolls.

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Summary: Memorable and Classic
Review: Although I read this book for the first time when I was seven, it has stayed with me as one of my favorites. Reading it again as an adult adds a new layer of depth to the plot that so enthralled me in second grade. It is not just a story about dolls.

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Summary: This book was better than I remembered it being.
Review: Fortunate to have read this book at the age of ten, I never forgot it. Having recently read some of Rumer Godden's adult books, I decided to purchase a copy. The money I paid was well worth it. The book is still a wonderful read. If you are an adult who read it as a child, re-read it. If you've never read it, you will enjoy the drama about a family whose home and happiness are threatened and how they dealt with it. This is a must-read for all Godden fans. All her storytelling skills are used, deft foreshadowing, proper use of detail and strong dramatic scenes. It was written for children but it can be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys fine writing.

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Summary: I love Rumer Godden's writing about dolls.
Review: I am a doll lover and love reading about dolls. I know I can always rely on a Rumer Godden book to give me a good story about our little friends. I was pleased with this one, her first, actually, and I was lucky to get it at a great price at a secondhand shop. Score!

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Summary: wonderful complex characters
Review: Quite affecting. A very rich story of the "family-dynamics" in an antique doll-house. Perhaps best read to the younger child (under 10). There are some very complex emotions at play. My 7 year old burst into tears at Birdie's "sacrifice". Still it's important for young readers to experience a full range of emotions when reading, espcecially as they move into chapter books

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Summary: A poigant book
Review: This book was wonderful when I read it as a child, and now when I read it. It's incredible, a very grown up tale , yet it can be read at any age. Rumer Godden is a wonderful author, and this book will capture your heart like nothing else - except maybe The Mouse and his Child. It is the story of a family living in The DollHouse, and learning to come to terms with themselves, it is both happy and sad........but ultimately rewarding.