Hitty

Hitty: Her First Hundred Years is the latest Newbery Award winner that I have read.

The story consists of the memoirs of Mehetabel (better known as Hitty), a small doll made of sturdy "lucky" mountain ash wood.
Among her adventures: living aboard a whaler, being part of a snake charming act and being worshipped by islanders.
Overall, a slow but enjoyable read.