The Curse of the Trouble Dolls (Redfeather Book)

By Dian Curtis Regan

Book Overview

Angie Wu finds herself the center of attention in the fourth grade when she starts sharing her Guatemalan trouble dolls, supposedly able to make troubles go away, but then her friends get mad when the magic does not work for them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805029524
• ISBN13: 9780805029529
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
• Length: 63 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 0.3" x 6.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4

Customer Reviews

No Trouble Liking this Book!

There is so much to like about this book! Regan is a pro when it comes to knowing what young readers love: Humor (Angie's little brother EATS one of the Trouble Dolls!); Mystery (is there really a curse? do the dolls actually work?); Suspense (how will Angie solve her problems when all the dolls are gone?); romance (the annoying kind that kids relate to best at this age, such as a boy having a crush on you - - YUCK!); a Satisfying Ending (the magic is really in each person; you have to face your conflicts yourself, not expect hocus pocus to do it for you; the 'curse' is relying on magic, not yourself and your talents, to get the job done. A delightful read filled with authentic characters and dialogue and believeable situations. Readers will learn a lot about Mexico and Mexican culture, too, as well as a bit about Chinese heritage.

Delightful and Informative

This book is funny, interesting and fun to read. It's the perfect tie-in for any kid who has seen or owned those tiny dolls. It gives lots of great information in the context of a lively story, and Angie's troubles are laugh-out-loud funny.