The Puppets of Spelhorst

Kate DiCamillo
46 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Middle Grade
Published in 2023

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Book Brief

Kate DiCamillo

The Puppets of Spelhorst

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

149

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

•

Children`s Literature

•

Action & Adventure
Setting

Imaginary Kingdom • Fairy Tale

Theme
Love

•

Community

•

Literature
First Publication Year

2023

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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The Puppets of Spelhorst by Kate DiCamillo follows a group of puppets, each with distinct personalities, on a journey to discover their destiny and purpose. Together, they navigate challenges and forge connections, exploring themes of identity, companionship, and self-discovery. This charming narrative emphasizes the importance of unity and the impact of personal growth.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Adventurous

Emotional

Character List

One of the five puppets known for her heart-shaped face and violet eyes, serving as a hopeful leader and representation of an important character in a play.

A dynamic puppet with a sense of destiny and longing for importance, whose experiences parallel the story's themes of self-discovery and fulfillment.

A fierce puppet identifiable by her sharp teeth, she takes pride in her ferocity and represents a character in a play while embodying elements of fear and realization.

Despite his royal status, this puppet is known for his love of music and for being often overlooked by others, yet he demonstrates growth through community and song.

Identified by his wise words and real feathers, this puppet harbors a heartfelt desire to fly and serves as a source of wisdom among his peers.

A young housemaid with a gift for storytelling and a longing for adventure, she experiences significant personal growth through the influence of the puppets.

The older sister of two, she is careful and observant, writing a play for the puppets and reinforcing themes of love and community through her storytelling.

The younger, adventurous sister drawn to the wolf puppet, she pursues moments of excitement and mischief while balancing her sister’s careful nature.

Book Details
Pages

149

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

•

Children`s Literature

•

Action & Adventure
Setting

Imaginary Kingdom • Fairy Tale

Theme
Love

•

Community

•

Literature
First Publication Year

2023

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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