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Let's Call Her Barbie

By: Renée Rosen
Narrated by: Abigail Reno
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“A fresh and fun take on Barbie lore…clever and satisfying.” – Shelby Van Pelt, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures


She was only eleven-and-a-half inches tall, but she would change the world. Barbie is born in this bold new novel by USA Today bestselling author Renée Rosen.

When Ruth Handler walks into the boardroom of the toy company she co-founded and pitches her idea for a doll unlike any other, she knows what she’s setting in motion. It might just take the world a moment to catch up.

In 1956, the only dolls on the market for little girls let them pretend to be mothers. Ruth’s vision for a doll shaped like a grown woman and outfitted in an enviable wardrobe will let them dream they can be anything.

As Ruth assembles her team of creative rebels—head engineer Jack Ryan who hides his deepest secrets behind his genius and designers Charlotte Johnson and Stevie Klein, whose hopes and dreams rest on the success of Barbie’s fashion—she knows they’re working against a ticking clock to get this wild idea off the ground.

In the decades to come—through soaring heights and devastating personal lows, public scandals and private tensions— each of them will have to decide how tightly to hold on to their creation. Because Barbie has never been just a doll—she’s a legacy.

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At first I was bored but kept at it and really liked it! The story of the start of Mattel and Barbie was interesting

Story based on real characters

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This story had it all. Facts, fiction, suspense, legalize, romance, and a love for the ages. Love of America’s favorite doll and the strong love between the woman who created Barbie along with her husband.

Best History of Barbie

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What a wonderful way to combine real life events and fiction. I loved learning the stories behind Mattel and Ruth. This is a story that addresses the discrimination that continues to run through society. Loved it.

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I absolutely loved this book! As a Barbie lover for life this was such a fun read!

Love the history aspect in a creative manner of delivery

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Very enjoyable story revolving around the history of the Barbie doll. I recommend this account of the creation of the Barbie doll and Mattel Co.

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