The Doll's Ghost
A haunting tale of childhood, loss, and spectral connections.
F Marion Crawford author Seth illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Biblioasis
Published:9th Dec '21
Should be back in stock very soon
In The Doll's Ghost, a young girl’s doll is buried after an accident, leading to mysterious events as a doll doctor faces a personal crisis.
In The Doll's Ghost, world-renowned cartoonist Seth weaves a haunting narrative filled with charm and intrigue. The story begins when young Lady Gwendolen, at just six years old, inadvertently drops her beloved doll down a staircase. In a moment of solemnity, she decides to give her fractured companion a proper burial. This act of innocence sets off a chain of events that intertwines the realms of the living and the spectral, as the doll's fate takes center stage.
Enter Mr. Puckler, a well-respected doll doctor known for his exceptional skills in mending broken toys. He is determined to help Lady Gwendolen's doll, but as he delves deeper into the mystery, he faces an unexpected dilemma. When his daughter Else suddenly goes missing, Mr. Puckler is thrust into a world of uncertainty. The whispers of the night seem to beckon him, leaving him questioning the very nature of reality and the connection between his daughter's disappearance and the doll's ghostly presence.
The Doll's Ghost is not just a tale of loss and longing; it is an exploration of the bonds between children and their toys, the innocence of childhood, and the mysteries that lie just beyond our understanding. With a unique blend of whimsy and spookiness, Seth invites readers into a beautifully illustrated world where every shadow holds a story and every doll might just have a secret to share.
Praise for Seth's Christmas Ghost Stories
“[This] series of Christmas ghost stories, miniature books chosen and illustrated by the cartoonist Seth … [offers] chills—and charm.”
—John Williams, New York Times Book Review
“I just bought my set of these and they … are … PERFECT. I hope they do these every year.”
—Patton Oswalt
"Each of these tiny books—20 volumes now—is cleverly illustrated by the cartoonist known as Seth. Even smaller than a Christmas card, they make fun literary stocking stuffers."
—Ron Charles, Washington Post
"As good as the story selection is, the design of each book is the star. Seth’s evocative covers and black-and-white interior illustrations provide the perfect accompaniment to the stories. His clean style elicits a ton of atmosphere without being hyper-detailed. In his work I see the brilliant use of shadow a la’ Mike Mignola, combined with the dark whimsey of Tim Burton ... Highly recommended for the horror lovers looking for something special in this post-Halloween season."
—Cemetery Dance
"The Biblioasis editions are handsome objects with embossed covers, double-page spreads that act like a cinematic establishing shot, and the artist’s thematic spot illustrations ... The Seth editions are harbingers of a Christmas ghost story revival."
—Nathalie Atkinson, Zoomer
"Seth’s illustrations help cement the feeling of 'something is very much wrong here' ... [T]hese books are a great addition to a holiday tradition, or, as any time of the year reading."
—Prairie Fire
"Seth’s design and illustrations are alone worth the price of admission, capturing and interpreting the mood of each story."
—Tom Bowden, Book Beat
"Seth’s books—petite and illustrated with gorgeous minimalist designs—feel somehow like a more mature version of my childhood traditions. In reality, Seth’s Christmas Ghost Stories are a tradition everyone, young and old, can make a part of their holidays. With these beautifully illustrated books, it seems in this case one really can judge a book by its cover."
—The Charlatan
“The great thing about each passing season is the chance to discover something new that may go on to become a new favourite. That old, and largely forgotten tradition of Christmas ghost stories is fertile ground for anyone digging for a spooky festive treat from a bygone time.”
—Christmas Past Podcast
“These books are just delightful ... and the illustrations are just—shall I say delightful again?”
—Total Christmas Podcast
“These are beautiful little books … [My family’s] been reading them at home, and we’ve actually put them away so we can re-read them on Christmas Eve.”
—Matt Galloway, CBC’s Metro Morning
“For Seth, this is really a labour of love.”
—Peter Robb, Ottawa Citizen
ISBN: 9781771964531
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
64 pages