The Doll Shop Downstairs

By Yona Zeldis McDonough

Book Overview

Nine-year-old Anna's younger sister is little and cute, and her older sister is smart and pretty. Anna is stuck in the middle. She feels special only when she's downstairs in her family's doll repair shop with her favorite doll. But the doll doesn't really belong to Anna-once it's been mended, it will go home to its real owner. When World War 1 threatens to put the doll repair shop out of business, Anna dreams of saving the day. She also dreams of finding a way to keep her beloved doll-for good. Perfect for doll lovers, this is a timeless story about the value of family and the power of creativity.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 067001091X
• ISBN13: 9780670010912
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Viking Children's Books
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5