The Most Wonderful Doll in the World
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950 · Est. 1 hour read

The Most Wonderful Doll in the World

By Phyllis McGinley, Helen Stone (Illustrator)

Part of the Blue Ribbon Book series

A girl recounts the mystery of her missing doll.

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61 pages· 4,294 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Dulcy's cherished doll, Angela, has vanished, leaving her to convince her father of its unmatched wonder. As she recounts Angela's unique qualities, the mystery deepens. What made Angela so special, and where could she be? Dulcy's heartfelt tale unfolds, revealing the bond between a girl and her beloved doll, and the imaginative world they shared. Will her father understand the magic of Angela, and will Dulcy ever find her again?

Awards

Caldecott Honor (1951)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
61
Words
4,294
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
830L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~T
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
6232
Publication
Published
November 1, 1992
First published
January 1, 1950
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590434775

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