Racketty-Packetty House

Racketty-Packetty House is a charming children's book written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the author of other beloved classics such as The Secret Garden and A Little Princess. The story follows the adventures of a group of dolls who live in a neglected dollhouse in the corner of a little girl's bedroom. The dolls, led by the brave and resourceful Queen of the Dolls, must band together to overcome their struggles and bring life back to their once-grand home.As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a world of magic and imagination, where the dolls come to life and interact with one another in ways that are both humorous and heartwarming. The book is filled with delightful characters, from the vain and selfish Lady Patsy to the kind and loyal Raggedy Ann. Along the way, the dolls must navigate a series of challenges, including the threat of being thrown away by their young owner and the arrival of a new doll who threatens to upset the delicate balance of their world.Through it all, Burnett weaves a tale that celebrates the power of friendship, courage, and perseverance. The book is beautifully illustrated by Harrison Cady, with charming black-and-white drawings that bring the story to life. Racketty-Packetty House is a timeless classic that has delighted generations of children and continues to enchant readers of all ages.""It's the nurse rolling up the arm-chair before the house to hide it, so that it won't disgrace the castle. Hooray! Hooray! If they don't see us they will forget all about us and we shall not be burned up at all. Our nice old Racketty-Packetty House will be left alone and we can enjoy ourselves more than ever--because we sha'n't be bothered with Cynthia--Hello! let's all join hands and have a dance.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.