The Repair Shop Stories: The Christmas Doll

A little girl named Susan is evacuated from London during World War II and sent to live with a family in the countryside. On Christmas morning, she receives a doll as a gift. However, she later realizes that the greatest gift she received was the kindness of the family and the ability to remember it throughout her life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2022
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Step into the enchanting world of "The Repair Shop" in this heartwarming Christmas children's tale. When little Susan finds herself evacuated from the bustling streets of wartime London and relocated to a family in the peaceful countryside, her outlook on the upcoming months is filled with uncertainty. However, on the joyous morning of Christmas, a glimmer of hope shines upon her when she receives a doll as a precious gift. Susan's eyes light up with sheer delight, believing that this might be the most wonderful present she has ever received. Yet, as she stands in the enchanting realm of "The Repair Shop," reminiscing about her childhood, a profound realization washes over her. She realizes that the greatest gift she ever received was not the physical doll itself, but the profound kindness bestowed upon her by the people around her and the ability to cherish those memories forever, as she holds her precious doll close to her heart.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 300 x 250 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529504767