The Winter of the Dollhouse - Laura Amy Schlitz - ★★.¾
AUTHOR: Laura Amy Schlitz GENRE: Middle-Grade Fantasy PUBLICATION DATE: September 2, 2025 RATING: 2.75 stars. In a Nutshell: A middle-grade fantasy about a girl and a doll, with the narration in both their perspectives. Quite a few subplots, which makes the book seem disjointed at times. The non-human characters are interesting; the humans are more mixed in behaviour. Some good life lessons on what to do as well as what not to do. Minor ‘Toy Story’ vibes. Recommended, though not with much enthusiasm. Plot Preview: (The actual storyline is quite tricky. This is a barebones version.) One day, eleven-year-old Tiph saves an old lady named Szilvia from falling and assists her back home. After a chat, Tiph realises that she can help Néni (Aunt) Szilvia with certain chores, and in turn, Szilvia could help her fulfil a long-awaited wish. Will her parents be happy with the new arrangement? From a nearby shop window, a little antique doll named Gretel sees Tiph helping the old woman and immediat...


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