The Turkey Doll (1912)

The Turkey Doll is a children's book written by Josephine Scribner Gates and published in 1912. The story follows a young girl named Sally who receives a turkey doll as a gift from her uncle. The doll is made from a real turkey feather and has a unique charm that draws Sally to it. However, her mother disapproves of the doll and insists that Sally get rid of it. Sally is heartbroken and decides to run away with the doll. Along the way, she meets a kind old woman who teaches her the value of being true to oneself and standing up for what you believe in. Eventually, Sally returns home with a newfound confidence and love for her turkey doll, and her mother comes to appreciate its special charm as well. The Turkey Doll is a heartwarming tale about the importance of individuality and staying true to oneself, even in the face of disapproval.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.