Doll People, the: 1 (Doll People, 1) - Softcover

*"The authors provide plenty of action and suspense, yet it is their skillfully crafted details about the dolls' personalities and daily routines that prove most memorable. Selznick's pencil illustrations cleverly capture the spark of life inhabiting the dolls' seemingly inanimate bodies."

*"Little girls are in for a marvelous treat in this delicious fantasy....The whole is fabulously illustrated by Selznick whose pictures have a shapely richness...."

*"A lighthearted touch and dash of drama make this a satisfying read....Selznick's illustrations are perfectly suited to the innocent charm of the dolls...."

"[Annabelle Doll] braves dangerous territory beyond the nursery to discover not only the answers to family secrets but also a whole new family of dolls. Black-and-white pencil drawings illustrate this lively addition to the doll-fantasy genre."

"Martin and Godwin not only set up a realistic doll world but also provide a credible mystery....The authors add a wickedly funny touch with the introduction of the Funcrafts, a dollhouse family meant to placate Kate's little sister, who's always messing with the Dolls....The story gets a wonderful boost from Brian Selznick's pencil drawings, which include charming endpapers. He catches every bit of humor, especially when he's drawing those Funcrafts."

Bored by her unchanging existence after a hundred years in the doll house, Annabelle Doll is delighted by the arrival of a new plastic toy friend, and when the pair discovers a secret diary, they venture into the world outside to unravel a mystery. An ALA Notable Book. Reprint.