The Winter of the Dollhouse (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781536253719)

"Intricately detailed and nuanced characters, relatable domestic scenes with emotional heft, and evocative writing make for an enchanting, gratifying read." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

On a gloomy November night, eleven-year-old Tiphany Stokes saves an old lady from collapsing in the street. An antique doll named Gretel watches them, longing for Tiph to rescue her from life in a shop window. Though none of these three characters realizes it, their worlds are about to change: Gretel will no longer be a precious prisoner. The old lady--is she a witch?--will discover the secret hidden in her long-neglected dollhouse. And Tiph--whose parents rejoice that she is "never any trouble"--will become a thief, a dog walker, an actor, and best of all, a friend.

Author: Laura Amy Schlitz
ISBN-10: 1536253715
ISBN-13: 9781536253719
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 09/22/2026
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 13
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 554704 / Winter of the Dollhouse