| The Puppeteer's Apprentice Contributor(s): Love, D. Anne (Author) |
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ISBN: 0689844255 ISBN-13: 9780689844256 Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2004 Annotation: In this medieval adventure, a girl named Mouse works in a manor's scullery, dreaming of a different life. But what chance does she have? After seeing a puppet play, she runs away, determined to become the puppeteer's apprentice. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Orphans & Foster Homes - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Medieval - Juvenile Fiction | Toys, Dolls & Puppets |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2001044868 |
| Lexile Measure: 760 |
| Series: Aladdin Historical Fiction |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 5.2" W x 8.04" (0.30 lbs) 185 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 69019 Reading Level: 5.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Mouse, a timid orphan growing up in medieval England, has little happiness in the world. But then, when she comes across a puppeteer so talented that he can make the puppets talk and dance as if they were little humans, Mouse realizes that true happiness is within reach -- and the key is learning how to make the puppets dance What she doesn't realize, however, is just how much she and her prospective mentor have in common and how much, one day, they will share. |
Contributor Bio(s): Love, D. Anne: - D. Anne Love is the author of several award-winning novels for young readers, including Defying the Diva, Picture Perfect, Semiprecious, and The Puppeteer's Apprentice. Ms. Love lives in Texas hill country with her husband, Ron, and Major and Jake, their book-loving golden retrievers. You can visit her online at dannelove.com. |