Overview

Lucinda 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. When 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. But 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? Lucinda 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. The Journey of Lucinda Jane: A Rescued Doll Story 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.