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MARCH 22, 2012

The Doll in the Garden: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn

10 year old Ashley moves to the country with her mom after her father dies. They rent a quiet apartment in the country, run by Miss Cooper, a crochety old lady. Ashley makes friends with 7 year old Kristi, next door. As they explore Miss Cooper's yard and garden, Ashley and Kristi unearth a box. In the box, is a beautiful china doll. With the doll, a note is enclosed. It says, "Louisa, I'm sorry. I am giving back Anna Maria. Carrie"
In addition to the note, there is a mysterious crying sound in the middle of the night, and a cat that casts no shadow in the moonlight. One evening, Ashley follows the cat into the forbidden garden, and discovers another world. Ashley goes back in time, and meets Louisa. Louisa wants Ashley to get her doll back from Carrie. Will Ashley be able to return Anna Maria? Will she discover who is Carrie? Read this gently spooky book to find out! Recommended for grades 4-7.

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