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In "When the Dolls Wake," Marjorie Stover invites young readers into a charming dollhouse where an antique doll family springs to life. As the dolls awaken, they join forces with human residents Gail and Aunt Abby to unravel a puzzling mystery. The story blends cozy domestic settings with a touch of supernatural intrigue, testing the girls' wit and teamwork as they work against the clock to solve the case.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Marjorie Stover
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