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The Friendship Doll

By Kirby Larson

By Kirby Larson

By Kirby Larson

By Kirby Larson

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May 08, 2012 | ISBN 9780375850899 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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May 10, 2011 | ISBN 9780375899515 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About The Friendship Doll

    I am Miss Kanagawa. In 1927, my 57 doll-sisters and I were sent from Japan to America as Ambassadors of Friendship. Our work wasn’t all peach blossoms and tea cakes. My story will take you from New York to Oregon, during the Great Depression. Though few in this tale are as fascinating as I, their stories won’t be an unpleasant diversion. You will make the acquaintance of Bunny, bent on revenge; Lois, with her head in the clouds; Willie Mae, who not only awakened my heart, but broke it; and Lucy, a friend so dear, not even war could part us. I have put this tale to paper because from those 58 Friendship Dolls only 45 remain. I know that someone who chooses this book is capable of solving the mystery of the missing sisters. Perhaps that someone is you.

    About The Friendship Doll

    I am Miss Kanagawa. In 1927, my 57 doll-sisters and I were sent from Japan to America as Ambassadors of Friendship. Our work wasn’t all peach blossoms and tea cakes. My story will take you from New York to Oregon, during the Great Depression. Though few in this tale are as fascinating as I, their stories won’t be an unpleasant diversion. You will make the acquaintance of Bunny, bent on revenge; Lois, with her head in the clouds; Willie Mae, who not only awakened my heart, but broke it; and Lucy, a friend so dear, not even war could part us. I have put this tale to paper because from those 58 Friendship Dolls only 45 remain. I know that someone who chooses this book is capable of solving the mystery of the missing sisters. Perhaps that someone is you.

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    Hattie Big Sky
    See all books by Kirby Larson

    About Kirby Larson

    Kirby Larson is an American writer of children’s books. She is the author of the Oppenheim Platinum Award-winning The Magic Kerchief, as well as the Newbery Honor book Hattie Big Sky. She is retired from the faculty at the Whidbey… More about Kirby Larson

    About Kirby Larson

    Kirby Larson is an American writer of children’s books. She is the author of the Oppenheim Platinum Award-winning The Magic Kerchief, as well as the Newbery Honor book Hattie Big Sky. She is retired from the faculty at the Whidbey… More about Kirby Larson

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    May 08, 2012 | 208 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780375850899

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    May 10, 2011 | 208 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780375899515
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    Awards

    Kid’s Indie Next List “Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers” WINNER 2011

    SCBWI Crystal Kite Award WINNER 2012

    Maine Student Book Award NOMINEE

    NCSS-CBC Notable Children’s Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies NOMINEE

    Cybils FINALIST 2011

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