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The Dolls' House

Rumer Godden
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The Dolls' House

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006

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Rumer Godden

The Dolls' House

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

153

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

British Literature
Setting

London, England • 1940s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

The Dolls' House by Rumer Godden follows a family of dolls living in a beautiful dollhouse. The dolls experience various challenges and adventures when new dolls arrive. Through interactions and changes in their environment, the dolls' personalities and relationships are tested, reflecting themes of family dynamics and social hierarchy.

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

2,181 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rumer Godden's The Dolls' House delights with vivid characters and enchanting storytelling, capturing the charm of childhood imagination. Critics applaud its captivating narrative and rich detail, though some find its pacing uneven. Overall, it remains an endearing tale celebrated for its nostalgic and imaginative qualities.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Dolls' House?

Fans of The Dolls' House by Rumer Godden, a charming tale of imagination and interpersonal dynamics within a doll family, likely enjoy stories like Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden and E.B. White's Charlotte's Web. Ideal for readers drawn to children's literature with whimsical exploration and heartfelt connections.

4.3

2,181 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

153

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

British Literature
Setting

London, England • 1940s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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