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265 pgs. This copy is signed by Anne Parrish and was given to her close friend Ann Thomas, a radio, stage and television actress, by the author. The text and imagery contain black stereotypes. See Peterson & Solt pg. 35 Size: Large 8vo. When the doll house they inhabit is shipped overseas as a gift, a terrible storm results in shipwreck on an uninhabited tropical island for the Doll family. This includes Mr. and Mrs. Doll, their children William and Annabelle, and Dinah the cook. The story follows their adventures with affection and humorA story of shipwrecked dolls who must survive on a deserted island. They take time to make special note of the flora and fauna which are described in great detail.
