THE MECHANICAL DOLL

by Pamela Stearns ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 26, 1979

The lifesize mechanical doll, a painted metal kitchen maid who does an awkward, amusing dance, comes as a gift to a jaded king--who is so enchanted that he watches the doll perform night and day, neglecting even the young musician who had provided his chief distraction. The musician is exiled when, in a jealous moment, he breaks the doll's arm. . . but he later has a chance to make amends; and in a sentimental, Pygmalion-plus ending, king, doll, and a musician are reunited. Unfortunately Hyman's sinuous flimflam brings out whatever is most specious in the text.

Pub Date: March 26, 1979

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 1, 1979

Categories: FICTION