The Dollhouse Book

Author : Fiona Davis
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101985007

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The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis Pdf

Enter the lush world of 1950s New York City, where a generation of aspiring models, secretaries, and editors live side by side in the glamorous Barbizon Hotel for Women while attempting to claw their way to fairy-tale success in this debut novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue. “Rich both in twists and period detail, this tale of big-city ambition is impossible to put down.”—People When she arrives at the famed Barbizon Hotel in 1952, secretarial school enrollment in hand, Darby McLaughlin is everything her modeling agency hall mates aren't: plain, self-conscious, homesick, and utterly convinced she doesn't belong—a notion the models do nothing to disabuse. Yet when Darby befriends Esme, a Barbizon maid, she's introduced to an entirely new side of New York City: seedy downtown jazz clubs where the music is as addictive as the heroin that's used there, the startling sounds of bebop, and even the possibility of romance. Over half a century later, the Barbizon's gone condo and most of its long-ago guests are forgotten. But rumors of Darby's involvement in a deadly skirmish with a hotel maid back in 1952 haunt the halls of the building as surely as the melancholy music that floats from the elderly woman's rent-controlled apartment. It's a combination too intoxicating for journalist Rose Lewin, Darby's upstairs neighbor, to resist—not to mention the perfect distraction from her own imploding personal life. Yet as Rose's obsession deepens, the ethics of her investigation become increasingly murky, and neither woman will remain unchanged when the shocking truth is finally revealed.

Author : Charis Cotter
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780735269088

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The Dollhouse: A Ghost Story by Charis Cotter Pdf

A creepy, mysterious dollhouse takes center stage in this atmospheric middle-grade mystery for fans of Doll Bones and Small Spaces. Alice's world is falling apart. Her parents are getting a divorce, and they've cancelled their yearly cottage trip -- the one thing that gets Alice through the school year. Instead, Alice and her mom are heading to some small town where Alice's mom will be a live-in nurse to a rich elderly lady. The house is huge, imposing and spooky, and everything inside is meticulously kept and perfect -- not a fun place to spend the summer. Things start to get weird when Alice finds a dollhouse in the attic that's an exact replica of the house she's living in. Then she wakes up to find a girl asleep next to her in her bed -- a girl who looks a lot like one of the dolls from the dollhouse . . . When the dollhouse starts to change when Alice isn't looking, she knows she has to solve the mystery. Who are the girls in the dollhouse? What happened to them? And what is their connection to the mean and mysterious woman who owns the house?

Author : Kourtney Kardashian,Kim Kardashian,Khloé Kardashian
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062063847

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Dollhouse by Kourtney Kardashian,Kim Kardashian,Khloé Kardashian Pdf

Dollhouse is a first fiction collaboration by the fabulous Kardashian sisters— Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé. Fans will love this novel which reveals the inner workings of a glamorous, high profile, and complicated family which, at the center of their universe, is one with a huge heart and a lot of love. The novel offers a dramatic peek into the lives of a trio of sibling celebrities who are not always as they appear in the Hollywood gossip magazines.

Author : Stephanie Finnegan
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Dollhouses
ISBN : 1579120776

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The Dollhouse Book by Stephanie Finnegan Pdf

The unique dimensions make this book a miniature dollhouse. The outside hard cover with the brick house opens in the center like many dollhouses to reveal the ornate interior of the book. On the pages inside, the hundreds of stunning pictures show every detail of the most amazing dollhouses from around the world. This striking package will be irresistible to collectors and dollhouse fanatics. Covering the gamut of historical periods and international designs, each two-page spread explores a select architectural style from a medieval castle to a space-age apartment. Examples of miniature businesses and stores from bakeries to butcher shops to corporate offices offer something for every type of doll house enthusiast, young and old. Photographs showcase both the exteriors, interiors and the dolls themselves. The book focuses on the life-like details that delight dollhouse devotees-from running faucets to cut marks on an inch-tall chopping block to leather-bound books with pages of flawlessly miniscule text. Descriptions of every house and all its hidden secrets accompany each spread.

Author : Estelle Ansley Worrell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1017448973

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The Dollhouse Book by Estelle Ansley Worrell Pdf

Author : Betty Ren Wright
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780823441440

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The Dollhouse Murders (35th Anniversary Edition) by Betty Ren Wright Pdf

Dolls can't move by themselves. . . . Or can they? This special anniversary edition of the hair-raising mystery that's kept readers up at night for thirty-five years features a foreword by Goosebumps creator R.L. Stine. Amy is terrified. She hears scratching and scurrying noises coming from the dollhouse in the attic, and the dolls she was playing with are not where she left them. Dolls can't move by themselves, she tells herself. But every night when Amy goes up to check on the dollhouse, it's filled with an eerie light and the dolls have moved again! Are the dolls trying to tell her something? Could this all be connected to the murders of her great-grandparents? Sinister secrets unravel as Amy gets closer to revealing the mystery of the dolls in this haunting novel that combines complicated family relationships with a bone-chilling mystery. Even readers who love scary stories will want to keep the lights on after finishing! The all-new foreword and jacket art make this spooky classic, an Edgar award nominee, perfect for sharing with a new generation.

Author : Rumer Godden
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781509836703

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The Dolls' House by Rumer Godden Pdf

Tottie is a loving little wooden doll who lives with her family in a shoebox. The doll family is owned by two sisters, Emily and Charlotte, and they are very happy, except for one thing: they long for a proper home. To their delight, their wish comes true when Emily and Charlotte fix up a Victorian dolls' house - just for them. It's perfect. But then a new arrival starts to wreak havoc in the dolls' house. For Marchpane might be a wonderfully beautiful doll, but she is also terribly cruel. And she always gets her own way . . . First published in 1947, Rumer Godden's classic The Dolls' House has been delighting children for years, and this beautiful edition, illustrated by Jane Ray, will delight future generations for years to come.

Author : Henrik Ibsen
Publisher : Aegitas
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2024-04-05
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780369410924

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A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen Pdf

A Doll's House is a three-act play written by Henrik Ibsen in 1879. It is a groundbreaking play that explores the themes of marriage, gender roles, and identity in 19th century society. Ibsen's play was met with controversy and outrage due to its bold critique of the traditional roles of men and women in marriage. The play has since become a classic of modern drama and is widely studied and performed in educational institutions around the world. The play is set in Norway and follows the story of Nora Helmer, a seemingly happy and content housewife. However, as the play unfolds, we see that Nora is living a double life. She has secretly borrowed money to save her husband's life, and is now being blackmailed by the lender. The play depicts Nora's struggle to find her true identity and the consequences of living a life based on societal expectations rather than her own desires. One of the main themes explored in the play is the role of women in marriage. Nora is portrayed as a typical 19th century wife, who is expected to be obedient, nurturing, and submissive. However, as the play progresses, we see that Nora is not content with this role and longs for independence and self-discovery. Ibsen challenges the traditional gender roles and shows how society's expectations can suffocate and limit an individual's growth. Another important theme in the play is the concept of identity. Nora's character undergoes a transformation throughout the play as she begins to question her role as a wife and mother. She realizes that she has been living a life that is not truly her own, and she must break free from societal expectations to find her true self. This theme is also reflected in the character of Torvald, Nora's husband, who is more concerned with his social status and reputation than his wife's happiness. Ibsen also uses symbolism throughout the play to convey deeper meanings. The title "A Doll's House" itself is significant, as it represents the idea that women were seen as mere playthings or objects in a patriarchal society. The Christmas tree, a recurring symbol in the play, represents the facade of happy family life that Nora and Torvald try to maintain. However, as the tree begins to shed its decorations, it symbolizes the unraveling of Nora's perfect facade. At the time of its publication, A Doll's House was met with harsh criticism and was deemed scandalous due to its portrayal of a woman challenging societal norms. However, its impact on modern drama cannot be overstated. Ibsen's play paved the way for a new genre of realistic drama and influenced many other playwrights to explore similar themes. It continues to be studied and performed today, as it remains relevant in its critique of societal expectations and the struggle for individual identity.

Author : Michelle Alfano
Publisher : Cormorant Books
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781770864993

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The Unfinished Dollhouse by Michelle Alfano Pdf

No mother is prepared for the moment when a child comes out to her as a person whose physical gender is out-of-keeping with his emotional and psychological gender-identity. In Michelle Alfano's intimate memoir, she recounts her experience as the mother of a transgender child. The central metaphor of The Unfinished Dollhouse tells the story: on Frankie's fourth birthday, her parents Michelle and Rob purchased a kit to create a beautiful dollhouse. Michelle imagined building the home, buying the tiny pieces of furniture and accessories to fill it and, more importantly, the times she and her daughter would spend constructing the perfect dollhouse - a fantasy of domestic and familial happiness. Frankie expressed no interest in such typically girlish pursuits because Frankie harboured a secret - a secret about gender. In the years to follow, Frankie's parents experienced an education in parenting a child transitioning from female to male - which pronouns to use, how to disclose the information to friends, family, school and how to deal with the reactions of all - some heartening, some surprising, some disappointing. There is no memoir like The Unfinished Dollhouse in the Canadian cultural landscape, a memoir by the mother of a transgender child.

Author : Patricia Clapp
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1948559617

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King of the Dollhouse by Patricia Clapp Pdf

A tiny scurrying noise! Then . . . something races out of a shadowy corner of Ellie's room, gallops up to the dollhouse, and stops short. "Whoa," calls the smallest sort of voice, and suddenly there is the Queen, gallant and beautiful, on mouseback. Ellie's mom is busy writing a book, so Ellie figures she'll have to use her imagination to entertain herself for a while. Then, alone in her room, from inside the elaborate dollhouse she hasn't played with in some time, she hears a tiny, exasperated voice. Could it be? One thing's for certain: Ellie's world just got a lot bigger . . . or is it smaller? This faithful new edition of Patricia Clapp's beloved 1974 classic with the original illustrations by Judith Gwyn Brown is certain to charm new audiences with its sharp and independent main character and themes of powerful women and magical personal adventure.

Author : Nick Forder
Publisher : Booksales
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1996-08
Category : Doll furniture
ISBN : 0785805664

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Victorian Doll House Book by Nick Forder Pdf

A truly elegant book for anyone interested in dolls, dollhouses, the Victorian era or miniatures. Offers advice on how to recreate a Victorian home in all its glorious aspects. Information on construction, detailing and furnishing. Gatefolds.

Author : Gabhi Martins
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338792836

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Welcome to Gabby's Dollhouse (Gabby's Dollhouse Storybook) by Gabhi Martins Pdf

Dive into the world of DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse with this storybook based on the adorable preschool show! Welcome to the world of Gabby's Dollhouse! Get to know Gabby and the Gabby Cats in this introduction to the adorable preschool show by DreamWorks, streaming on Netflix! Gabby and Pandy Paws take you on a tour of Gabby's magical Dollhouse--meet Cakey Cat in the kitchen, Kitty Fairy in the Fairy Tale Garden, DJ Catnip in The Music Room, and many more purrfectly awesome friends! DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse © 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Author : Charis Cotter
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781770495920

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The Swallow: A Ghost Story by Charis Cotter Pdf

A classic ghost story with twists and turns: a spooky house, a malevolent spirit and two plucky heroines. In 1960s Toronto, two girls retreat to their attics to escape the loneliness and isolation of their lives. Polly lives in a house bursting at the seams with people, while Rose is often left alone by her busy parents. Polly is a down-to-earth dreamer with a wild imagination and an obsession with ghosts; Rose is a quiet, ethereal waif with a sharp tongue. Despite their differences, both girls spend their days feeling invisible and seek solace in books and the cozy confines of their respective attics. But soon they discover they aren't alone--they're actually neighbors, sharing a wall. They develop an unlikely friendship, and Polly is ecstatic to learn that Rose can actually see and talk to ghosts. Maybe she will finally see one too! But is there more to Rose than it seems? Why does no one ever talk to her? And why does she look so ... ghostly? When the girls find a tombstone with Rose's name on it in the cemetery and encounter an angry spirit in her house who seems intent on hurting Polly, they have to unravel the mystery of Rose and her strange family... before it's too late.

Author : Kathryn Falk
Publisher : Bobbs-Merrill Company
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : PSU:000008996565

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The Complete Dollhouse Building Book by Kathryn Falk Pdf

Author : Millie Hines
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0884210766

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The Most Wonderful Dollhouse Book by Millie Hines Pdf