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Doll Hospital #04: Saving Marissa Paperback – July 1, 2003

by Joan Holub (Author), Ann Iosa (Illustrator), Cheryl Kirk Noll (Illustrator)
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The fourth book in the Doll Hospital series tells the dual stories of a beloved 1950s babydoll and modern-day sisters Rose and Lila.

Sisters Rose and Lila, ages 10 and 8, are spending the year with their grandmother (who runs a doll hospital) while their parents are working out of the country. Their grandmother has a special power to communicate with dolls, and to tell their stories.

In this book, the girls find a damaged babydoll at the home of their babysitter, Jill, an older woman who lives in the neighborhood. Rose and Lila persuade Far Nana to restore the doll, and the girls learn its story. The doll, Marissa, belonged to Jill when she was a little girl. Marissa was a gift from Jill's beloved aunt. (cont.)
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 10 years
  2. Print length
    128 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 4
  5. Lexile measure
    450L
  6. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Scholastic Paperbacks
  8. Publication date
    July 1, 2003
  9. ISBN-10
    043940181X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0439401814
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Paperbacks (July 1, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 043940181X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0439401814
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 450L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 4 ratings

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  1. Joan Holub

    Joan Holub

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    Joan Holub is the NY Times bestselling author of over 200 children's books:

    • GODDESS GIRLS series - 30 MG books + graphic novels; a middle grade spin on Greek Mythology

    • HEROES IN TRAINING - 18 chapter books + graphic novels

    • ZERO THE HERO - picture book illus by NYTimes bestselling Tom Lichtenheld

    • I AM THE SHARK, picture book illus by Laurie Keller

    • BEARS ARE BEST!, picture book illus by Laurie Keller

    • BIG STUFF PLANES ROCKETS SPACECRAFT!

    • BIG STUFF DOZER, EXCAVATOR, MIXER, & MORE!

    • MIGHTY DADS, NYTimes bestselling picture book illus by James Dean

    • LITTLE GODDESS GIRLS early chapter book series (ages 5-7)

    • SHAMPOODLE

    • BALLET STARS

    • LITTLE RED WRITING - picture book 3 starred reviews + 4 notable lists

    https://www.joanholub.com

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    Cheryl Kirk Noll

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    Cheryl Kirk Noll is the illustrator of over 25 books for children. For many years she specialized in historic and multicultural illustration, and made use of her degree in elementary education to combine her art with school materials. She has recently expanded her title to Author!

    She also is the adviser for the Children's Book Illustration certificate program at Rhode Island School of Design-ce, and teaches several classes there.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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An endearing tale within a tale using the doll's point of view on return to its rightful owner.Children learn the value of caring for an emotional momento of their youthful memories.The author captures all aspects fully and ends on a gracious heartfill warmth.It contains 'Toy Story' vibes in a '50's setting.
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Asidua Lectora
5.0 out of 5 stars Recomendada.
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2020
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Me encantan todas las historias de Doll Hospital. Soy adulta, pero me encantan las historias que tienen que ver con muñecas.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good book purchase
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2013
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I received my book per vendor's description and in the time frame promised. Thanks to vendor my niece now has complete series. Will definitely use them again.
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Laura DeGrave
5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood Keepsake
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
An endearing tale within a tale using the doll's point of view on return to its rightful owner.
Children learn the value of caring for an emotional momento of their youthful memories.
The author captures all aspects fully and ends on a gracious heartfill warmth.
It contains 'Toy Story' vibes in a '50's setting.
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Laura DeGrave
5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood Keepsake
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
An endearing tale within a tale using the doll's point of view on return to its rightful owner.
Children learn the value of caring for an emotional momento of their youthful memories.
The author captures all aspects fully and ends on a gracious heartfill warmth.
It contains 'Toy Story' vibes in a '50's setting.
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Emily Ard
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for family reading time.
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2003
The Doll Hospital books are great for reading with your daughters (My girls are 7 and 9.). We read a few chapters aloud every night. My older daughter got hooked on the series when her school book club read the first Doll Hospital #1, and now we're on #4.
Rose and Lila are chagrined at being sent to a babysitter (actually a day care center) one day while their grandmother is off doing something mysterious. They discover a cute baby doll at the day care, which turns out to be the childhood doll of Ms. Jill, the day care owner. Marissa's (the doll's) face has been marked on, and her hair is falling out. Worst of all, she can no longer talk as she once could. But Ms. Jill still loves her. Rose and Lila convince their grandmother to repair the doll. While she's being repaired, Marissa the doll tells her story in a sweet childlike voice that is innocent and just perfect for a babydoll. (I got so involved with her and worried about her safety at one point that I almost cried, believe it or not.)
All of these books are well written and we learn something about history and doll repairing. This book did not disappoint. We loved it. And we like the new illustrations on the cover. Can't wait for the next one.
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