The Prettier Doll

The Prettier Doll

Author: Karen Tracy

Publisher: University of Alabama Press

Published: 2007-09-23

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 0817354395

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Essays in the The Prettier Doll focus on the same local controversy: in 2001,a third-grade girl in Colorado submitted an experiment to the school science fair. She asked 30 adults and 30 fifth-graders which of two Barbie dolls was prettier. One doll was black, the other white, and each wore a different colored dress. All of the adults picked the Barbie in the purple dress, while nearly all of the fifth graders picked the white Barbie. When the student’s experiment was banned an uproar resulted that spread to the national media. School board meetings and other public exchanges highlighted the potent intersection of local and national social concerns: education, censorship, science, racism, and tensions in foundation values such as liberty, democracy, and free speech. For the authors of these essays, the exchanges that arose from “Barbiegate” illustrate vividly the role of rhetoric at the grassroots level, fundamental to civic judgment in a democratic state and at the core of “ordinary democracy.”


The Best-Loved Doll

The Best-Loved Doll

Author: Rebecca Caudill

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1997-10-15

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9780805054675

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For a doll contest at a party, a little girl chooses to enter a doll that seems least likely to win a prize.


Meet Addy

Meet Addy

Author: Connie Rose Porter

Publisher: Perfection Learning

Published: 1993-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780780725683

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Before they can make the attempt, Master Stevens decides to sell some of his slaves and the family is separated. American Girls Collection/Addy #1.


Pretty Dolls

Pretty Dolls

Author: Kimberly Dana

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Published: 2011-11

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1613464169

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Gracie is the purple-eyed, one-armed, spiky-haired doll who has won the snuggly arms and heart of Tasha. Only Emily-Nicole, the prettiest porcelain doll in Tasha's collection, will have none of it. What Tasha doesn't know is that when the lights go out, the doll wars begin... Pretty Dolls is a finalist in the Children's Picture Book category of the 2011 Pacific Northwest Writers Association Literary Contest.


The Pretty Little Dolls Series

The Pretty Little Dolls Series

Author: K Webster

Publisher: K Webster

Published: 2021-09-06

Total Pages: 1199

ISBN-13:

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From bestselling authors Ker Dukey & K Webster comes the heart-stopping, internationally bestselling series Pretty Little Dolls in one boxed set! Four books! One epic story that keeps getting better. Have you ever had to make a decision that haunts you every single day for the rest of your life—the life you stole back? I have. When Jade and her little sister Macy meet a dollmaker named Benny at a local flea market, they have no idea their lives are about to change forever. Kidnapped and held prisoner by the psychotic serial killer, they spend years in captivity, lost to the world. Resolute in seeking freedom, Jade finally manages to escape the clutches of the brutal monster. But it comes at a devastating price. Macy is left behind. Follow the thrilling story of Jade’s survival, strength, growth, and unrelenting determination to right a wrong.


Betty Lee, Junior

Betty Lee, Junior

Author: Harriet Pyne Grove

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-12

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13:

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"Betty Lee, Junior" by Harriet Pyne Grove is a heartwarming narrative that brings to life the adventures and challenges of young Betty Lee during her junior years. Grove's storytelling prowess shines as she skillfully portrays the essence of youth, the importance of friendship, and the transformative experiences that shape one's character during these formative years. Readers will find themselves immersed in Betty Lee's world, relating to her journey of self-discovery and growth. "Betty Lee, Junior" is a delightful and relatable read for audiences of all ages, reminding us of the universal aspects of growing up and the enduring value of genuine friendships.


Such a Long Journey

Such a Long Journey

Author: Rohinton Mistry

Publisher: Emblem Editions

Published: 2011-02-11

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1551994402

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It is Bombay in 1971, the year India went to war over what was to become Bangladesh. A hard-working bank clerk, Gustad Noble is a devoted family man who gradually sees his modest life unravelling. His young daughter falls ill; his promising son defies his father’s ambitions for him. He is the one reasonable voice amidst the ongoing dramas of his neighbours. One day, he receives a letter from an old friend, asking him to help in what at first seems like an heroic mission. But he soon finds himself unwittingly drawn into a dangerous network of deception. Compassionate, and rich in details of character and place, this unforgettable novel charts the journey of a moral heart in a turbulent world of change.