Soldier Doll
by Jennifer Gold
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Pub Date Mar 01 2014 | Archive Date Nov 30 2015
Description
Fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Bryant is not happy. She’s had to leave all her friends behind and move across the country for her dad’s job in the military. One hot summer evening during her first week in her new city, she’s out killing time at a local garage sale when she spots a little soldier doll amid the junk. She thinks only that it might be a good last-minute birthday gift for her dad, who’s about to ship out to Afghanistan. She doesn’t realize that it might be a missing (and very valuable) historical artifact. With the help of Evan, the cute guy she’s just met at a local used book store, Elizabeth discovers that the doll might be THE soldier doll: the inspiration for a famous World War I poem of the same name.
Elizabeth’s story is interwoven with the amazing, tumultuous story of the soldier doll itself. Fashioned with love by a father for his only child in England years ago, we follow the doll back to England during World War I, then on to Nazi Germany in the 1930s, a Czech concentration camp during World War II, Vietnam in 1970 and through the aftermath of 9/11.
Elizabeth’s story is interwoven with the amazing, tumultuous story of the soldier doll itself. Fashioned with love by a father for his only child in England years ago, we follow the doll back to England during World War I, then on to Nazi Germany in the 1930s, a Czech concentration camp during World War II, Vietnam in 1970 and through the aftermath of 9/11.
A Note From the Publisher
2016 Ontario Library Association White Pine Award Nominee.
2016 Ontario Library Association White Pine Award Nominee.
Advance Praise
"Along with penetrating insights into the feelings of those who went to fight, stayed behind or just became victims of circumstance, Gold supplies enough historical background to give readers an understanding of the complex events and rationales that drove each war. A memorable debut, both timely and universal in its themes." -Kirkus Reviews
"Will draw young readers into stories of the past without even noticing they're learning about history." - Quill & Quire *Starred Review
"Well researched...virtually cinematic. Superb writing...Gold has developed an amazingly unbiased portrayal of recent wartime tragedies in our civilization. Teachers, librarians, and parents are encouraged to share this timely and inspiring novel with mature children and all young adults as we reflect on the 100th anniversary of World War I." - CM Magazine, 4/4 stars
"Gold’s gentle prose and well-defined characters from each era make the complicated plot easy to navigate... An uplifting story of high interest to historical fiction fans." - Booklist Online
"Soldier Doll is an insightful and compassionate contemplation about war that wisely does not preach or take sides, but allows each of the characters, in their unique historical settings, to speak for themselves." - AJL Reviews, Association of Jewish Libraries
"As readers are drawn into the story and the well-developed characters, they will gain an understanding of the pain caused by war and will be prompted to consider complex ideas of conflict resolution and justice." - Resource Links
"[Jennifer Gold] manages to maintain a note of hopefulness and uplift.... Undoubtedly, it will provoke thoughtful discussion." - Jewish Book World
"While the war action is restrained, [Soldier Doll] still captures life on the battlefields and the heartaches and joys of the various people who interacted with the doll down the years…. I dove into the mystery and loved watching Gold weave the different stories together into a complete whole." - Kiss the Book blog
"[Soldier Doll] is a unique book and an interesting read....Recommended for high school and mature middle school students." - Kutzman University Book Review
"Gold artfully weaves together relevant snapshots of past wars in Europe and Vietnam with more recent conflicts as she traces the doll’s journey… Genuine and plausible historical connections to the soldier doll coupled with a highly engaging writing style make for a compelling narrative.... Soldier Doll is a solid contribution to the genre of young adult historical fiction." - Professionally Speaking: The Magazine of the Ontario College of Teachers
"Will draw young readers into stories of the past without even noticing they're learning about history." - Quill & Quire *Starred Review
"Well researched...virtually cinematic. Superb writing...Gold has developed an amazingly unbiased portrayal of recent wartime tragedies in our civilization. Teachers, librarians, and parents are encouraged to share this timely and inspiring novel with mature children and all young adults as we reflect on the 100th anniversary of World War I." - CM Magazine, 4/4 stars
"Gold’s gentle prose and well-defined characters from each era make the complicated plot easy to navigate... An uplifting story of high interest to historical fiction fans." - Booklist Online
"Soldier Doll is an insightful and compassionate contemplation about war that wisely does not preach or take sides, but allows each of the characters, in their unique historical settings, to speak for themselves." - AJL Reviews, Association of Jewish Libraries
"As readers are drawn into the story and the well-developed characters, they will gain an understanding of the pain caused by war and will be prompted to consider complex ideas of conflict resolution and justice." - Resource Links
"[Jennifer Gold] manages to maintain a note of hopefulness and uplift.... Undoubtedly, it will provoke thoughtful discussion." - Jewish Book World
"While the war action is restrained, [Soldier Doll] still captures life on the battlefields and the heartaches and joys of the various people who interacted with the doll down the years…. I dove into the mystery and loved watching Gold weave the different stories together into a complete whole." - Kiss the Book blog
"[Soldier Doll] is a unique book and an interesting read....Recommended for high school and mature middle school students." - Kutzman University Book Review
"Gold artfully weaves together relevant snapshots of past wars in Europe and Vietnam with more recent conflicts as she traces the doll’s journey… Genuine and plausible historical connections to the soldier doll coupled with a highly engaging writing style make for a compelling narrative.... Soldier Doll is a solid contribution to the genre of young adult historical fiction." - Professionally Speaking: The Magazine of the Ontario College of Teachers
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781927583296 |
| PRICE | $11.95 (USD) |
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