ANN M. MARTIN is the author of many books for young readers, including Rain Reign, Belle Teal, A Dog's Life, and A Corner of the Universe, a 2003 Newbery Honor Book. She is also the author of the Baby-sitters Club series and the Family Tree series. Ms. Martin makes her home in upstate New York.LAURA GODWIN, also known as Nola Buck, is the author of many popular picture books for children, including Oh, Cats!; One Moon, Two Cats; This Is the Firefighter; and Christmas in the Manger. Born and raised in Alberta, Canada, she now lives in New York City.BRETT HELQUIST is the illustrator of the best-selling A Series of Unfortunate Events books as well as many other popular titles. He worked as a graphic designer before becoming a full-time illustrator. Brett lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York. See more of his work online at bretthelquist.com
"The fourth installment of 'The Doll People' series is an adventure
on the high seas...This is a good choice for independent readers
ready to try something longer."
--School Library Journal
Other accolades for the Doll People series: An ALA Notable
Children's BookA Capitol Choices Noteworthy Title for Children and
TeensCCIRA Colorado Children's Book Award Runner-UpA Child Magazine
Best Book of the YearDorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book award
Masterlist
A Garden State Children's Book Award NomineeAn Indian Paintbrush
Book Award Nominee
A Junior Library Guild SelectionKentucky Bluegrass Award Master
ListMaryland Children's Book AwardMassachusetts Children's Book
award Master ListMaud Hart Lovelace Book AwardA National Parenting
Center Seal of ApprovalPennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award
Master ListA Publishers Weekly Best BookA Rhode Island Children's
Book Award NomineeA School Library Journal Best BookA Texas
Bluebonnet Award NomineeA Volunteer State Book Award Nominee
Praise for The Doll People Set Sail: "Readers are guaranteed very
smooth sailing."
--Kirkus
Praise for The Doll People: "[Readers] are in for a marvelous treat
in this delicious fantasy." --Kirkus, starred review
Praise for The Meanest Doll in the World: "With its indelible
mingling of wit, action, characterization, and art, this stands
alone, but will especially thrill expectant fans of the original
Doll People."--Kirkus, starred review
Praise for The Runaway Dolls: "Fans of the first two Doll People
stories will be thrilled with number three."--Kirkus, starred
review
"[I]n the pantheon of living toys, the Doll and Funcraft families
of Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin's admired Doll People series
reign supreme."--The New York Times
"A thoroughly charming exploration of the fantasy that dolls are
secretly alive. In this action-packed sequel, things heat up even
further."--Booklist
"Fast-paced, satisfyingly developed, the book is doubly enjoyable
for its foundation in a solidly imagined doll culture."--Publishers
Weekly, starred review
"Gentle humor, believable characters with distinct personalities,
and a strong plotline will keep readers coming back for
more."--Booklist
"The book's broad humor and action balance with smaller, more
personal dramas...Selznick's illustrations, in their wit and
profusion, tie it all together in one appealing package."
--Horn Book
"'The Doll People' is part of a solid tradition of doll stories.
But Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin have given their amusing novel a
decidedly contemporary twist: 19th-century porcelain meets
20th-century plastic."--The New York Times
"A lighthearted touch and a dash of drama make this a satisfying
read. Selznick's illustrations are perfectly suited to the innocent
charm of the dolls and do much to draw readers into their
world."
--School and Library Journal
"A rousing adventure that treats fans to thrilling action...and
personable new dolls to discover."--Publishers Weekly, starred
review
"Black-and-white pencil drawings illustrate this lively addition to
the doll-fantasy genre."
--Horn Book
"It's not easy to write a good book about dolls. Martin and Godwin
not only set up a realistic doll world but also provide a credible
mystery. The story gets a wonderful boost from Brian Selznick's
pencil drawings...he catches every bit of humor."
--Booklist
"Martin and Godwin inventively spin out their own variation on the
perennially popular theme of toys who secretly come to life...Doll
lovers may well approach their imaginative play with renewed
enthusiasm and a sense of wonder after reading this fun-filled
adventure." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Readers...will hope for many more tales in the series for years to
come."--Bookpage
"The team behind The Doll People serves up a second helping of
fanciful fun."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"This fantasy is destined to be a favorite for years to
come."--School Library Journal
"Though it's not necessary to have read the first three entries,
it's the stalwart fans who will be cheering 'Doll power!' the
loudest as these beloved characters prove once again they can all
work together."--Horn Book
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