The Dollhouse Murders

    The Dollhouse Murders

    by Betty Ren Wright

    Ages 8-121983
    Middle Grade

    Amy discovers a dollhouse in her aunt's attic that mysteriously recreates a decades-old unsolved murder, with the tiny dolls moving on their own to reveal clues about the crime. As Amy investigates the connection between the dollhouse and her family's tragic past, she must confront dark secrets while also navigating her relationship with her developmentally disabled sister Louann. The story explores themes of family loyalty, acceptance of disability, and confronting difficult truths about the past.

    1983Published
    Genres: Mystery, Fantasy, Realistic Fiction

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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