The story gets a wonderful boost from Brian Selznicks pencil drawings.he catches every bit of humor.- Booklist Martin and Godwin inventively spin out their own variation on the perennially popular theme of toys who secretly come to life.Doll lovers may well approach their imaginative play with renewed enthusiasm and a sense of wonder after reading this fun-filled adventure.- Publishers Weekly, starred review The Doll People is part of a solid tradition of doll stories. Martin and Godwin not only set up a realistic doll world but also provide a credible mystery. Selznicks illustrations are perfectly suited to the innocent charm of the dolls and do much to draw readers into their world.- School and Library Journal Black-and-white pencil drawings illustrate this lively addition to the doll-fantasy genre.- Horn Book Its not easy to write a good book about dolls. Review Quotes are in for a marvelous treat in this delicious fantasy.- Kirkus, starred review A lighthearted touch and a dash of drama make this a satisfying read. This fresh twist on the beloved genre of doll stories will spark imagination and a sense of wonder in young readers and will send them on a search for the second book in the series, The Meanest Doll in the World. Especially when she vows to solve a decades-long family mystery. Tiffany Funcraft is made entirely of plastic and lives in the scariest room of the house, but shes an adventurer and after 100 years of boredom, thats just what Anabelle needs. Unlike the cautious, traditional Doll family in every way, the Funcrafts are carefree and delivered straight from the factory shelves. Not a lot has happened to her, cooped up in the dollhouse, with the same doll people, day after day, year after year.until the Funcrafts move in. Annabelle Doll is eight years old and has been for over 100 years. The Doll family, beautifully crafted china dolls, has been passed down through four generations of girls in one American family. Book Synopsis This wholesome, award-winning classic that has sold more than 1 million copies is written by bestselling authors and illustrated by a Caldecott-winning artist, telling the story of a 100-year-old china doll who discovers surprising friendships and thrilling adventures.

About the Book A family of porcelain dolls that has lived in the same house for 100 years istaken aback when a new family of plastic dolls arrives and doesnt follow TheDoll Code of Honor.

The doll people ann martin