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Gr 6-Up Between the first line, "My people, lay down your stones," and the last, "Remember me, and love me anyway," is a tightly plotted story of pride, jealousy, magic, passion, and regret. The Dollmage is the keeper of the village's stories, and as she makes the "dolls" of the townspeople's world, she shapes and defines their roles and lives. Leavitt unfolds her tale carefully, weaving other stories into and over it, bringing other villagers into sharp focus and making Seekvalley a well-defined place. She tells of four ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More