Books like Lucie Babbidge's House by Sylvia Cassedy
In an orphanage where life feels bleak, thirteen‑year‑old Lucie Babbidge stumbles upon a tiny dollhouse populated with dolls. Fascinated, she fashions a secret pastime, crafting adventures and companionship for herself in a place where she feels invisible.
Through Lucie's imaginative play, the story explores themes of loneliness, self‑expression, and the healing power of creativity for children facing emotional challenges.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Sylvia Cassedy
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