The Puppets of Spelhorst, Kate DiCamillo
The Puppets of Spelhorst, Kate DiCamillo
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The Puppets of Spelhorst

Author: Kate DiCamillo

Narrator: Allan Corduner

Unabridged: 1 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/10/2023


Synopsis

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.

About The Author

Kate DiCamillo is one of America’s most beloved storytellers. She is a former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and a two-time Newbery Medalist. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in Florida and now lives in Minneapolis.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Betsy on August 31, 2023

I’m no story theorist. I can quote the rudimentary ideas that the pros like to bandy about, but I’ve never made a serious study of their rules and regulations (The Secrets of Story being the sole exception, naturally). Still, there are a couple ideas I’ve picked up over the years that make sense to......more

Goodreads review by Carolyn Marie on January 14, 2024

Another beautiful and heartfelt story from a writer who has been a favorite since I was a child. I can’t express the excitement and joy I felt when I saw this book at The Strand bookstore yesterday. Naturally, I had to read it immediately. I am forever grateful for Kate DiCamillo and her miraculous......more

Goodreads review by DaNae on January 03, 2024

What it must be like to be DiCamillo and carry around enough heart to share with so many characters in so many worlds. The longing for big adventures achieved in small and significant bursts by these little puppets showcases the joy we humans can stumble into on a daily basis. Also it must be said,......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on September 12, 2023

This was so cute! It felt like an older fairy tale and I thought it was so unique and told in a cool way. I liked how the puppets had personalities and desires and how they all were played out. The illustrations were really good as well. I liked it!......more

Goodreads review by Jojobooks on October 29, 2023

A book to be be read aloud! Made me miss my nightly stories with the boys. This is one they would have loved! I’ll leave it in their teenager room and hope they give it a go!......more