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Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of the American Girl doll, Pleasant Rowland. Follow the story of Rowland as she creates American Girl from the original historical dolls to the updated American Girl of the Year and American Girl of Today to Truly Me and BeForever. Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline...
Author
Publisher
Vintage Books, A Division of Random House, Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Dolly: "The remoter parts of the English Fens are forlorn, lost and damp even in the height of summer. At Iyot Lock, a large decaying house, two young cousins, Leonora and Edward are parked for the summer with their aunt and her cruel housekeeper. When spoilt Leonora is not given the birthday present that she wants, affairs take a much darker turn."--From NoveList.
The small hand: "Returning home from a client visit late one evening, Adam Snow takes...
84) M3GAN
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a lifelike doll that's programmed to be a child's greatest companion and a parent's greatest ally. Designed by Gemma, a brilliant roboticist, M3GAN can listen, watch, and learn as it plays the role of friend and teacher, playmate and protector. When Gemma becomes the unexpected caretaker of her eight-year-old niece, she decides to give the girl a M3GAN prototype, a decision that leads to unimaginable consequences....
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
When a valuable baseball bobblehead catches the attention of some less-savory relatives, they hatch a scheme to swap it out for their own profit. But this rag-tag crew of figurines has their own plan to oust the schemers from the family's home, with some help and guidance from the wise bobblehead of Cher.
86) Annabelle
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
John Form has found the perfect gift for his expectant wife, Mia. He gives her a beautiful, rare vintage doll in a pure white wedding dress. But Mia's delight with Annabelle doesn't last long. On one horrific night, their home is invaded by members of a satanic cult, who violently attack the couple. Spilled blood and terror are not all they leave behind.
87) Betty Doll
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
88) The boy
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Greta is a young American woman who takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, only to discover that the family's eight-year-old is a life-sized doll that the parents care for just like a real boy, as a way to cope with the death of their actual son twenty years prior. After violating a list of strict rules, a series of disturbing and inexplicable events bring Greta's worst nightmare to life, leading her to believe that the doll is actually...
89) Shadows House: 5
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Occupying a mansion cloaked in secrecy, nobles and living dolls reside alongside each other. One such pair, Kate and Emilico, was deemed "of age" recently. But what awaits them in the children's building with their fellow Shadows is a delicately woven web of shifting alliances. Who can be trusted, who can be used, and who must they deceive? Their survival at Shadows House hangs in the balance..."--
90) Shadows house: 2
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
A family of "faceless" nobles reside in a secretive mansion alongside their living dolls, who act as both servant and face. Although Kate Shadow and her living doll, Emilico, hope to be one such pair, their impending "debut" and its possible consequences have cast an ominous cloud over their blissful existence. Strange monstrous creatures roam the halls, while rumors of discarding defective dolls circulate...Fearful of losing her place at the house,...
91) Shadows house: 1
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"In the depths of a murky mansion lives a group of enigmatic nobles known as...the Shadow family. With no visible features to speak of, these mysterious aristocrats employ living dolls to act as their "faces." Kate and Emilico are one such pair of mistress and servant, delling in their own little world and learning from each other bit by bit with every new day. But in a house of locked doors, living according to rules from no apparent source--how...
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment [distributor
Pub. Date
2008]
Language
English
Description
Lars is a sweet but quirky guy who thinks he's found the girl of his dreams in a life-sized doll named Bianca. He is content with his artificial girlfriend until he develops feelings for Margo, an attractive co-worker. Now Lars finds himself in a unique love triangle, hoping to somehow discover the real meaning of true love.
93) UglyDolls
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The free-spirited UglyDolls confront what it means to be different, struggle with their desire to be loved, and ultimately discover that you don't have to be perfect to be amazing because who you truly are is what matters most.
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Pub
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
After the 1783 eruption of Japan's Mount Asama destroys crops in nearby villages, a orphaned blind girl who lives at the Daruma Temple in Takasaki invents a doll representing a famed Buddhist monk and his teachings about resilience.
95) 9
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
When rag doll 9 first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world where all humans are gone. It is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the newest member of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good. They must take the offensive if they are to survive and they will need to discover...
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
When a devastating attack leaves Mark Hogancamp shattered and without his memory, no one expected recovery. But by putting together pieces from his old and new life, Mark meticulously creates a wondrous fantasy world, where he draws strength to triumph in the real one. His astonishing art installation becomes a testament to the powerful women who support him on his journey.
97) Child's play
Publisher
MGM DVD
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Six-year-old Andy is thrilled when he gets a brand-new cheery Chucky doll for his birthday. But he quickly discovers that Chucky is possessed by the soul of a notorious serial killer who swiftly begins terrorizing Andy, his ill-fated babysitter and his disbelieving mom. And he doesn't stop there. Proving he's nobody to toy with, the demonic doll schemes to transfer his evil spirit out of its "kid-friendly" container-- and into Andy.
98) Lint Boy
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books-Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Lint Boy and Lint Bear live in their cozy dryer home, carefree and happy--until the day Lint Bear is snatched away by a cruel woman with a vendetta against dolls! Can Lint Boy unite a group of lost dolls to vanquish the villain and save his brother? This magical story is showcased in the stunning full-color art of this young graphic novel. A gently gothic, age-appropriate blend of Roald Dahl and Tim Burton, Lint Boy is a compelling tale of good vs....
100) The doll people
Author
Series
Doll people volume 1
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
A family of porcelain dolls that has lived in the same house for one hundred years is taken aback when a new family of plastic dolls arrives and doesn't follow The Doll Code of Honor.
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