The Doll in the Garden by Mary Downing Hahn

The Doll in the Garden

Mary Downing Hahn

2 hours, 48 minutes • first pub 1989 (view editions) user-added

fiction horror middle grade mystery mysterious slow-paced
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The Doll in the Garden is ideal for readers who enjoy slowly unraveling eerie mysteries through emotional, character-driven stories that blend childhood curiosity with creeping unease.

Description

She had been warned never to go there...But as ten year-old Ashley followed the beautiful white cat through a small opening in the hedge, she stepped into an enchanted place...A place where she might find the answers...Who is the little girl with ...

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Community Reviews

3.84
based on 960 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 73%

emotional: 69%

sad: 50%

adventurous: 33%

hopeful: 26%

dark: 25%

reflective: 21%

tense: 19%

lighthearted: 8%

challenging: 3%

inspiring: 3%

funny: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

61% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
1% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

27% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
31% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

82% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

73% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
68% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

45% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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