The Doll's House

Rumer Godden's classic "The Doll's House" invites readers into the miniature world of Tottie, a wise farthing doll, and her beloved doll family, including clumsy Mr. Plantaganet, cheerful Birdie, and tiny Apple. After wishing for a real home, they find themselves in a splendid dollhouse, only to encounter Marchpane, a grand but malicious china doll from Tottie's past. Marchpane schemes to dominate the house, leading to a dramatic fire and a heartbreaking sacrifice. This story, known for its "dark edge" and sensitive handling of emotions, explores themes of family bonds, jealousy, courage, and loss, all from the dolls' unique perspective. It's a profound read that can spark important conversations about good versus evil and the nature of belonging.

Tottie is only a common wooden farthing doll, but she is one hundred years old and knows all about the power of wishing. When she and her doll-family wish for a new home, their wish is granted. But along with their beautiful new dollhouse comes an old rival from Tottie's past, who wants nothing more than to have the whole dollhouse for her own again.