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The Master Puppeteer

by Katherine Paterson

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ISBN13: 9780064402811
ISBN10: 0064402819
Condition: Standard
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Publisher Comments:

Who is the man called Sabura, the mysterious bandit who robs the rich and helps the poor? And what is his connection with Yosida, the harsh and ill- tempered master of feudal Japan's most famous puppet theater? Young Jiro, an apprentice to Yosida, is determined to find out, even at risk to his own life.

Meamwhile, Jiro devotes himself to learning puppetry. Kinshi, the puppet master's son, tutors him. When his sheltered life at the theater is shattered by mobs of hungry, rioting peasants, Jiro becomes aware of responsibilities greater that his craft. As he schemes to help his friend Kinshi and to find his own parent, Jiro stumbles onto a dangerous and powerful secret....

Review:

"A brilliant novel. Compelling drama, swift and exciting." (-- Publishers Weekly)

Review:

"Excellent wrting and irresistible intrigue." (Starred review) (-- School Library Journal)

Synopsis:

Library of Congress Children’ s Books

About the Author

Katherine Paterson was born in China, where she spent part of her childhood. After her education in China and the American South, she spent four years in Japan, the setting for her first three novels. Ms. Paterson has received numerous awards for her writing, including National Book Awards for The Master Puppeteer and The Great Gilly Hopkins, as well as Newbery Medals for Jacob Have I Loved and Bridge to Terabithia. Ms. Paterson lives with her husband in Vermont. They have four grown children.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780064402811
Author:
Wells, Haru
Author:
Wells, Haru
Author:
by Katherine Paterson and Haru Wells
Publisher:
Harper Teen
Location:
New York, NY
Subject:
Puppets and puppet plays
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Historical - General
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - History
Subject:
Toys, Dolls, & Puppets
Subject:
Japan
Subject:
Juveniles
Subject:
People & Places - Asia
Subject:
Historical - Asia
Subject:
American fiction
Subject:
Puppets
Subject:
Japan Fiction.
Subject:
Puppets -- Fiction.
Edition Description:
1st Harper Trophy ed.
Series Volume:
187-19
Publication Date:
March 1989
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 7
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
7.77x5.08x.44 in. .28 lbs.
Age Level:
12-17

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