The Doll People

By Ann M. Martin, Laura Godwin

Book #1 in the The Doll People series

A century-old doll seeks adventure and mystery with new neighbors.

5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 18,027 ratings

256 pages· 35,669 words· Est. 5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Annabelle Doll, an eight-year-old china doll for over a century, lives a monotonous life in a dollhouse. Everything changes when the lively Funcrafts, a plastic doll family, move in. With Tiffany Funcraft's adventurous spirit, Annabelle embarks on a quest to unravel a long-standing family mystery. Will this new friendship lead to the excitement Annabelle craves, or will it uncover secrets best left hidden? Dive into a world where dolls come to life, and every day holds the promise of discovery.

From the publisher

Annabelle Doll is eight years old-she has been for more than a hundred years. Not a lot has happened to her, cooped up in the dollhouse, with the same doll family, day after day, year after year. . . until one day the Funcrafts move in.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 256
Words: 35,669
Reading age: 7–11
Audience: Juvenile Reader
Lexile: 630L

Themes & topics

Books about trying new things Books about social acceptance Books about being different Books about dolls Books about kids stuck at home

After the last page

Talk about it together

This book shares the messages of having integrity, never giving up, and loving those that are different than you. Ask your child how Annabelle shows all three of these traits throughout the story.

What readers & critics say

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5.5

“This adventurous story is full of facing fears, some sleuthing, and problem solving, and I love that it has that "Toy Story" feel of toys being alive. Even though the cover may cause some boys to think it's a "girl book," I think this book is such a fun gender neutral book! When Annabelle Doll finds out she might have a missing Aunt Doll somewhere in the house, she decides to face everyone's biggest fear: leaving the dollhouse. Not only does Annabelle end up facing her fear, but she rallies together the entire Doll family and inspires them to face their fears on the quest to find their missing family member. They have to face cats, breaking, getting around, and humans (among other things), but they show bravery, courage, and dedication in their goal.”

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