Books like Time Windows by Kathryn Reiss
When Miranda moves with her family to a new house in a small Massachusetts town, she discovers a mysterious antique--a dollhouse. Through the windows, she is shocked to find what seem to be living people in the tiny rooms, and gradually she realizes that scenes from the lives of the big house's past inhabitants are being replayed there. As she explores the dollhouse, Miranda finds clues that take her back to the past, where she meets various characters who have lived there. The story explores themes of time travel, mystery, and the impact of change on a family and a community.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kathryn Reiss
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