A Sawdust Doll (1895) - Reginald De Koven - Bog

A Sawdust Doll, written by Mrs. Reginald De Koven and first published in 1895, follows the story of a young girl named Betty who lives in a small town in England. Betty is an orphan who lives with her aunt and uncle, who are not very kind to her. She finds solace in her doll, which she has made out of sawdust and old clothes.One day, Betty meets a kind woman named Miss Lavender who takes an interest in her and her doll. Miss Lavender is a wealthy woman who has no children of her own and takes Betty under her wing. She gives Betty a new dress and takes her on outings, introducing her to new experiences and people.However, Betty's aunt and uncle are jealous of her newfound happiness and try to take her away from Miss Lavender. Betty must navigate the difficult situation and decide where her loyalties lie.A Sawdust Doll is a heartwarming tale of a young girl's journey to find love and acceptance in a world that is not always kind. It explores themes of family, friendship, and the power of imagination. The book is a classic of children's literature and has been beloved by generations of readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.