Publisher's Synopsis
<p><b>A timeless fantasy set in the Second World War that weaves together magic, folklore and history, perfect for fans of <i>The Book Thief</i>, <i>The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas </i>and <i>Goodnight Mister Tom</i></b>. <br><br>One night a little doll named Karolina comes to life in a toyshop in Krakow, Poland, in 1939 and changes the life of the gruff, broken-hearted Dollmaker. And when the darkness of the Nazi occupation sweeps over the city, Karolina and the Dollmaker must bravely use their magic to save their Jewish friends from a terrible danger, no matter what the risks. This powerful story is about finding friendship in the darkest of places and the importance of love in times of great pain.</p>
