Lila and Jane cannot pass Miss Whitcomb’s house without stopping to look at the beautiful dollhouse in the window. During the Great Depression, their family has little money, and a dollhouse like that feels far beyond reach.
Then Miss Whitcomb invites the sisters inside, and what begins as curiosity becomes a special friendship. The tiny rooms, careful details, and changing decorations give the girls something bright to look forward to during a hard time. When sadness comes, Lila and Jane must find comfort in the kindness their friend shared with them.
The Dollhouse Magic is a warm early chapter book about sisters, friendship, and hope during the Depression. With a gentle historical setting and a tender emotional center, it is well suited for young readers moving into chapter books.
6-8 Years
108 Pages
Book 1
Jilli and her best friend Jim have a massive mystery on their hands. Workmen are building a giant red structure right next door, and a woman wearing a pointy hat is up on a ladder painting it. Could she actually be the wicked witch from Hansel and Gretel making a gingerbread house?
Things get real when Jilli's brave dog, Fiercely, crawls under the fence and runs straight into the witch's yard! Now Jilli and Jim have to sneak over and stage a rescue mission.
But a wonderful surprise is waiting for everyone on the other side of the fence. You will smile as the terrifying witch turns out to be Ms. Berry, the absolute nicest teacher from their school. Get ready for a warm and funny adventure about friendship, brave dogs, and jumping to silly conclusions.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
