The Doll Hospital Author:James Duffy In this memorable, old-fashioned story, Alison, an invalid girl, and her dolls, who come to life, create a hospital for dolls less fortunate than themselves. — Eight-year-old Alison, an invalid for as long as she can remember, realizes that she is different from everyone else. She counts her brother Christopher and her dolls and stuffed animals a... more »s her best friends. When Denise, her beautiful French doll, comes down with the measles, Alison convinces Christopher to help her convert Mama's old sewing room into a doll hospital. The two children decide to accept outside patients, and the doll hospital begins to play a significant role in Alison's own medical treatment and recovery.« less