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michellemm85's review against another edition
4.0
4/6
This was a good little spooky book for 5th graders (and me, who hates ACTUAL scary adult books lol)
There was an eerie sense throughout the book in regards to the dollhouse and the mystery surrounding the murders. I would def had been terrified had I read this as a kid lol
I think I would have given it 5 stars if things ended a little bit differently SPOILERS the murderer turned out to be someone we had never known existed before and who was dead which was a bit disappointing, but it gave closure to Aunt Clare at least.
I was at first shocked when I read “brain-damaged” to describe Louanne and quickly flipped to the front to see “first scholastic printing 2009” and was a bit confused but continued on. It was when Louanne was then called “retarded” that I was disappointed in 2009 scholastic, but flipped to the front again. This time I looked closer and saw 1983. That descriptor would have been “acceptable” in 83, but I was still kind of disappointed that the language hadn’t been updated at least. But overall, it didn’t take away my enjoyment of the rest of the book. It was also very 83 to want to keep you disabled daughter very hush hush and keep her care in the family. Idk if there are any other books in this world (doubt it) but in my fictional future for the characters, Louanne is able to participate in the Special Olympics, and visit with the neighbor who also has a disabled daughter, and that Louanne is able to gain some more independence.
This was a good little spooky book for 5th graders (and me, who hates ACTUAL scary adult books lol)
There was an eerie sense throughout the book in regards to the dollhouse and the mystery surrounding the murders. I would def had been terrified had I read this as a kid lol
I think I would have given it 5 stars if things ended a little bit differently SPOILERS the murderer turned out to be someone we had never known existed before and who was dead which was a bit disappointing, but it gave closure to Aunt Clare at least.
I was at first shocked when I read “brain-damaged” to describe Louanne and quickly flipped to the front to see “first scholastic printing 2009” and was a bit confused but continued on. It was when Louanne was then called “retarded” that I was disappointed in 2009 scholastic, but flipped to the front again. This time I looked closer and saw 1983. That descriptor would have been “acceptable” in 83, but I was still kind of disappointed that the language hadn’t been updated at least. But overall, it didn’t take away my enjoyment of the rest of the book. It was also very 83 to want to keep you disabled daughter very hush hush and keep her care in the family. Idk if there are any other books in this world (doubt it) but in my fictional future for the characters, Louanne is able to participate in the Special Olympics, and visit with the neighbor who also has a disabled daughter, and that Louanne is able to gain some more independence.
alyvia_jeane's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
aniqah_w's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lulurocks101's review against another edition
3.0
I have had this on my bookshelf for over a decade and figured why not read this on vacation. Forgive my review, for I’m highly aware that I am not the intended audience, but come on!!! This book was genuinely intriguing until the end - lame lame lame random ending!!
But I do love a good haunted doll story.
But I do love a good haunted doll story.
blakehalsey's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really good mystery and not a little scary. I had to read something a little lighter before I turned off the light!
joyshak's review against another edition
4.0
This was one of my favorite books when I was a kid. I think I read several books by this author, but this one was my favorite. Simple chapter book with enough spellbinding suspense to keep me enthralled until way past by bedtime.
cb23's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
notbrhymes's review
3.5
Amy’s mom made me want to slam my head into a wall repeatedly 💜
I wasn’t going to rate this because I was certain it was middle grade but I’m a bit shocked to see it considered young adult!
I wasn’t going to rate this because I was certain it was middle grade but I’m a bit shocked to see it considered young adult!
cadbury's review against another edition
5.0
Aunt Clare, Amy, Louann, Ellen, Kathy are the characters in this book. This little girl Amy finds a Doll house in her grandmothers house and finds it very interesting however her grandmother hates it. Amy see's that the dollhouse is moving and thinks it is trying to tell her something. She has a birthday party and tells everyone about it, and her grandmother gets mad she is still playing with it. Amy tries to prove to her grandmother that she isn't playing with the dollhouse it is moving on its own! I would recommend this book to anyone who likes creepy, suspenseful mystery type books.