{"product_id":"the-journey-of-lucinda-jane-a-rescued-doll-story-paperback","title":"The Journey of Lucinda Jane: A Rescued Doll Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLinda Ridley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLucinda Jane is a beautiful, hand-finished doll who cannot wait to find a little girl to love. In fact, she can think of nothing else during her long journey from a German toy maker's workshop to a posh New York toy shop in 1872.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Anna's father selects Lucinda Jane as his daughter's special Christmas gift that year, Lucinda Jane's dreams come true. She's instantly doted upon, becoming the favorite plaything while giving and receiving love long past Anna's childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut eventually Lucinda Jane finds herself an orphaned toy and, when she is badly damaged in a tragic accident, the heartbroken doll falls into despair. Who could ever love her now?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLucinda Jane waits for someone to see past her scars. Just as she's about to give up and resign herself to sadness, a new friend appears. With time, patience, and a lot of tenderness, Lucinda Jane's journey proves that love can restore anyone's heart.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Journey of Lucinda Jane: A Rescued Doll Story\u003c\/i\u003e is a historical reimagining of a how a little girl's favorite toy was lost and found again. Parents and children alike will enjoy this poignant yet uplifting story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinda Ridley wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Journey of Lucinda Jane: A Rescued Doll Story\u003c\/i\u003e after she rescued an antique doll that had been damaged, discarded, and scorned. Ridley restored the doll and began researching how such a toy may have fallen into a state of disrepair. The result is a touching picture book about love and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRidley has been married for nearly forty years and lives near Toledo, Ohio. She holds a bachelor's degree in education and taught in the public school system for several years before homeschooling her four children. She is an avid doll collector who spends her time not only restoring dolls, but researching the history of these wonderful toys. A devout Christian, she believes that anyone, no matter how damaged, can be redeemed through God's love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.18 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 19, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757013238048,"sku":"9780692309643","price":22.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/18a42094be9713f59cb08e8b2fde9b1e.webp?v=1780091529","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-journey-of-lucinda-jane-a-rescued-doll-story-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}