The Puppets of Spelhorst

By Kate DiCamillo, Julie Morstad (illustrator),

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Book description

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…


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Why read it?

1 author picked The Puppets of Spelhorst as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved this story by a master storyteller. I listened to the audiobook. The reading was well done and each character had a distinctive voice. I felt like I was there with the puppets. The lessons in the book are subtle. And who doesn't like puppets? Kate DiCamillo has once again penned a story that not only children will enjoy.

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