The Christmas Doll [With Headphones] (Playaway Children) [Preloaded Digital Audio Player]

Elvira Woodruff (Author), Bernadette Dunne (Narrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Playaway Children

In a heartwarming novel that is destined to become a Christmas classic, acclaimed author Elvira Woodruff tells the story of two orphaned sisters whose lives are forever changed by a magical doll.

Lucy and Glory are orphaned sisters with no real place to call home. Only their memories of a beautiful doll named Morning Glory brighten their bleak lives. When a deadly fever sweeps through the workhouse where the girls live, Lucy and Glory flee to the mean streets of London.
One day the girls find an old battered doll that Glory senses is their beloved Morning Glory. But Morning Glory is no ordinary doll--the girls learn that she has magical powers that will change their lives in amazing ways.. With the help of the doll, the sisters discover the true meaning of the Christmas spirit.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
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• Publisher: Playaway (December 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1441716351
• ISBN-13: 978-1441716354
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,139,245 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Unforgettable Tale of Devotion and Courage, November 6, 2001

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crazy4canines (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Christmas Doll (Hardcover)

This is absolutely one of the most outstanding literary works
that I have ever read. Although the book is an easy read, the storyline is fascinating and spellbinding. You won't be able to
put this book down until you finish it! It's a rare find today--
a story of love, devotion, courage, and sacrifice. You will be
reminded of what the true meaning of Christmas is. This book should be read by all young girls and women. Treat yourself to
a tale that is destined to become a Christmas classic!! Enjoy!!

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful old-fashioned story of love and kindness, December 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Christmas Doll (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful, wonderful book, and should be at the top of your Christmas list for that special girl in your life. It has everything--wonderful characters, exciting on-the edge of your seat plot, beautiful language and imagry, and an old-fashioned message of selfless love, and of reaching out to others in need. I don't want to say more because I don't want to give anything away. Buy it, read it first, then give it to as many children as you know. ...

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Journey, December 7, 2003

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britneyxyz "Britney" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Christmas Doll (Paperback)

This is the story of two sisters who only have each other in all the world. Faced with illness in the orphanage they try to make it out on the streets - it isn't easy each day they are hungry cold tired and afraid. The girls never give up their determination to stay together and remember happy times. They also show the true spirit of Christmas is giving. This story is well written and beautifuly told. It is recommended for children 9 - 12 but my daughter enjoyed having it read to her at age six. I think the story would even appeal to children older than 12.