More Dollies by Ruth Cobb (1903)

Name: More Dollies
Author: Ruth Cobb

Dollies, by Ruth Cobb, is a delightful collection of stories about dolls and their adventures. The stories are told from the perspective of the dolls themselves, and each one is unique and full of charm. The first story, "The Dolls' Tea Party," tells the story of a group of dolls who decide to have a tea party. They invite all of their friends, including a teddy bear, a toy soldier, and a rag doll. The dolls have a wonderful time, and the story ends with a surprise twist. The second story, "The Dolls' Picnic," follows the dolls as they go on a picnic. They have a wonderful time, but when they return home, they find that their picnic basket has been stolen. The dolls must work together to find the thief and get their picnic basket back. The third story, "The Dolls' Christmas," follows the dolls as they prepare for Christmas. They decorate the tree, bake cookies, and wrap presents. On Christmas morning, the dolls are surprised to find that Santa has left them a special gift. The fourth story, "The Dolls' Adventure," follows the dolls as they go on an adventure. They explore a mysterious castle, meet a friendly dragon, and find a magical key. The dolls must use their wits and courage to solve the mystery and find their way home. The fifth story, "The Dolls' Birthday," follows the dolls as they celebrate their birthday. They have a wonderful time, and the story ends with a surprise party. The sixth story, "The Dolls' Vacation," follows the dolls as they go on vacation. They explore a beautiful beach, go on a boat ride, and even meet a mermaid. The dolls have a wonderful time, and the story ends with a surprise. The seventh story, "The Dolls' Reunion," follows the dolls as they reunite after being apart for a long time. They have a wonderful time catching up and reminiscing about their adventures. The story ends with a surprise reunion. The eighth story, "The Dolls' Farewell," follows the dolls as they say goodbye to each other. They have a wonderful time, and the story ends with a surprise. The ninth story, "The Dolls' New Home," follows the dolls as they move into a new home. They have a wonderful time exploring their new home and making it their own. The story ends with a surprise. The tenth story, "The Dolls' Final Adventure," follows the dolls as they go on one last adventure. They explore a mysterious island, meet a friendly witch, and find a magical treasure. The dolls have a wonderful time, and the story ends with a surprise.

By Ruth Cobb · First published 1903 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure · 24 chapters · 1,185 words

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Saint Nicholas brings presents For little girls and boys; Saint Nicholas brings dozens Of all the nicest toys.

Hang out your biggest stocking Before you go to sleep; But if you hear him coming, You mustn't even peep.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Ruth Cobb
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Family
Length: 1,185 words
Structure: 24 chapters, 50 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Children's Fiction — More Dollies is a children's book written by Ruth Cobb, which suggests that the primary genre is Children's Fiction.
Fantasy — The book follows the adventures of a group of dolls, which suggests that the book may contain elements of fantasy.
Adventure — The book follows the dolls on their adventures, which suggests that the book may contain elements of adventure.
Family — The book focuses on the relationships between the dolls and their families, which suggests that the book may contain elements of family.

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