The Doll People Set Sail

Praise for the Doll People Series
 
An ALA Notable Children's Book
A Child Magazine Best Book of the Year
A National Parenting Center Seal of Approval
A Publishers Weekly Best Book
A School Library Journal Best Book
A Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominee

* "[Readers] are in for a marvelous treat in this delicious fantasy."―Kirkus, starred review

* "Martin and Godwin inventively spin out their own variation on the perennially popular theme of toys who secretly come to life…Doll lovers may well approach their imaginative play with renewed enthusiasm and a sense of wonder after reading this fun-filled adventure."―Publishers Weekly, starred review

"It's not easy to write a good book about dolls. Martin and Godwin not only set up a realistic doll world but also provide a credible mystery. The story gets a wonderful boost from Brian Selznick's pencil drawings...he catches every bit of humor."―Booklist

"Black-and-white pencil drawings illustrate this lively addition to the doll-fantasy genre."―Horn Book

"A lighthearted touch and a dash of drama make this a satisfying read. Selznick's illustrations are perfectly suited to the innocent charm of the dolls and do much to draw readers into their world."―School and Library Journal

"'The Doll People' is part of a solid tradition of doll stories. But Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin have given their amusing novel a decidedly contemporary twist: 19th-century porcelain meets 20th-century plastic."―The New York Times