This philosophical story published in 1996 has certainly struck a chord with reviewers! Many have read the book to their own children, who apparently enjoyed it as well. It is indeed a magical story about five paper dolls who are blown by fate into the lives of different people, changing the people's lives, and developing their own unique personalities. Great read-along story for youngsters.moreĪll of the reviews on Goodreads are positive, stressing the magical qualities of this book. The time twist was cute, but I would have preferred to follow the sisters to that awesome island in the sea. My favorite was Alpha-she's my kind of sparkplug. I liked how Mahy let each doll have their individual traits, but showed how each trait could be a strength for the group. Great read-along stor I really liked the flow of this book: the succession of events that happens to the five paper dolls mimics how a lively imagination might meander on a summer day too hot for any physical activity. I really liked the flow of this book: the succession of events that happens to the five paper dolls mimics how a lively imagination might meander on a summer day too hot for any physical activity. This is a delightful fantasy filled with adventure and humor.more Not only are the dolls affected by these individuals, but, mysteriously, so are the people. The paper dolls are whisked off by the wind, carried by a bird, saved from a lawnmower's jaws, narrowly escape a towering rubbish fire, and share a life as a bookmark.Įach of the dolls acquires its own name, face, and personality through the varying artistic talents of the individuals that the group encounters. Not only are the dolls affected by these individuals, but, mysteriousl TCL Call #: SH CH MahyĪ creative tale about the adventures of five paper dolls. Each of the dolls acquires its own name, face, and personality through the varying artistic talents of the individuals that the group encounters. The paper dolls are whisked off by the wind, carried by a bird, saved from a lawnmower's jaws, narrowly escape a towering rubbish fire, and share a life as a bookmark. Library Staff: not rated A creative tale about the adventures of five paper dolls. You really couldn't do this book without pictures Patricia MacCarthy's illustrations are delightful.more The 5 sisters are more than just dolls they are extensions of their creators and inspirations in their turn. They drift through the city into and out of the hands of an artist, a musician and a student, who each add details to one of the dolls. But before she can draw the next girl, the paper dolls disappear. She draws the face, hair, dress and shoes on the first girl. You really couldn't do this book without On a hot day, Nana cuts out a row of 5 paper dolls for her young granddaughter Sally.
On a hot day, Nana cuts out a row of 5 paper dolls for her young granddaughter Sally. I just love how in the end you hear about everyone and how they have succeeded in life just because they came in contact with this piece of paper, and I love how their emotions are drawn into each sister. Ok I'll admit I'm a sucker for happy endings ^_^ and this story had a happy ending for everyone even the nearly suicidal musician. I've tried to find it again but I can't (this may be because I'm rather lazy) because I would love to read it to my little sister. I just love how in the end you hear about everyone and how they have succeeded in life just because they came in I remember reading this back in primary school days and though I can't remember much I do remember how amazing it truly was. I remember reading this back in primary school days and though I can't remember much I do remember how amazing it truly was.
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