The Puppets of Spelhorst by Kate Dicamillo

The Puppets of Spelhorst by Kate Dicamillo

A New York Times bestseller!

"Kate DiCamillo's dazzling first title in the Norendy Tales trilogy is brimming with wit, whimsy, and heart as it follows five puppets fulfilling their thrilling shared destiny." - Shelf Awareness

Shut up in a trunk by a taciturn old sea captain with a secret, five friends--a king, a wolf, a girl, a boy, and an owl--bicker, boast, and comfort one another in the dark. Individually, they dream of song and light, freedom and flight, purpose and glory, but they all agree they are part of a larger story, bound each to each by chance, bonded by the heart's mysteries. When at last their shared fate arrives, landing them on a mantel in a blue room in the home of two little girls, the truth is more astonishing than any of them could have imagined. A beloved author of modern classics draws on her most moving themes with humor, heart, and wisdom in the first of the Norendy Tales, a projected trio of novellas linked by place and mood, each illustrated in black and white by a different virtuoso illustrator. A magical and beautifully packaged gift volume designed to be read aloud and shared, The Puppets of Spelhorst is a tale that soothes and strengthens us on our journey, leading us through whatever dark forest we find ourselves in.

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ISBN 13	9781536216752
ISBN 10	1536216755
Title	The Puppets of Spelhorst
Author	Kate Dicamillo
Series	The Norendy Tales
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Candlewick Press,U.S.
Year published	2023-10-10
Number of pages	160
Prizes	Winner of Children's Book Council - Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards 2024, Short-listed for Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Year 2023, Short-listed for Minnesota Book Award 2024, Nominated for ALSC Notable Children's Books 2024
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.