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The Story of Live Dolls

    The Story of Live Dolls is a classic fantasy novel by Josephine Scribner Gates.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About The Story of Live Dolls

    "The Story of Live Dolls" by Josephine Scribner Gates is a children's fantasy book written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the whimsical adventure of dolls coming to life in the village of Cloverdale, enchanting young readers with the idea of imagination and play. This tale portrays a delightful world where dolls engage in human-like activities, thus appealing to the childlike wonder and affection for playthings. In the story, young Janie Bell eagerly anticipates the magic that will occur on June 4th when all the dolls in her village come alive. As the day unfolds, Janie experiences joy and excitement as she witnesses her dolls dressing themselves, cooking, and even participating in a picnic organized by a doll queen. The narrative presents a charming mixture of adventures and mishaps among the dolls, including a trip to a "Doll Farm" to receive new clothes and repairs. Janie's adventures serve to illustrate themes of friendship, compassion, and care as the little girls learn to treat their dolls with the same love and attention they desire for themselves. Ultimately, the story conveys a timeless message about cherishing childhood experiences and the importance of kindness.
    Summary from Project Gutenberg (automatically generated)

    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Fantasy fiction
    • Conduct of life, Juvenile fiction
    • Children, Conduct of life, Juvenile fiction
    • Children's stories, American
    • Dolls, Juvenile fiction
    • Play, Juvenile fiction
    • Parent and child, Juvenile fiction

    Quick answers

    Who wrote The Story of Live Dolls?

    The Story of Live Dolls was written by Josephine Scribner Gates.

    What genre is The Story of Live Dolls?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

    Is The Story of Live Dolls free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to The Story of Live Dolls?

    Readers who like it often enjoy A Double Story, The Marvelous Land of Oz and Ozma of Oz.

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