Oliver K. Woodman, a man made of wood, takes a remarkable journey across America, as told through the postcards and letters of those he meets along the way.
"At the beginning of World War II, Karolina's spirit magically travels from the war-torn Land of the Dolls to the Krakow, Poland, shop of the Dollmaker, Cyryl, and together they take great risks to save their Jewish friends"--OCLC.
Nettie Jo desperately needs a needle to sew a new dress for her beloved doll, but the three animals she helps during her search do not seem inclined to give her their assistance in return.
Zoey has always dreamed that one of her dolls would come to life to play with her, but when her princess doll is transformed into a tiny girl, Zoey finds herself being treated like a servant instead of having fun with her new friend.
Matt's investigation of vandalism of life-sized dolls belonging to the strange but well-meaning aunt with whom he and his sister live takes him to the art world of Los Angeles.