THE PUPPETS OF SPELLHORST

From master storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes an original fairy tale, enchantingly illustrated, in which five puppets confront circumstances beyond their control with patience, cunning and high spirits.

Once, there was a king. And a wolf. And a girl with a shepherd's crook. And a boy with a bow and arrow. And also, there was an owl... They were puppets, and they were waiting for a story to begin.

In this new work of short fiction by twice winner of the Newbery Medal Kate DiCamillo, exquisitely illustrated in black and white by Governor General Literary Award Finalist Julie Morstad, five puppets who find themselves together in an abandoned trunk are carried off into the adventure of a lifetime.

Review: Kate DiCamillo is a master storyteller - always weaving her words with a moral intertwined in the tale. [...] The book has wonderful, detailed black-and-white illustrations by Julie Morstad which bring the characters to life. The tale is full of hope and love and will be loved by adults and children alike. * NetGalley Reviewer *
Absolutely loved this story. Although written very recently it feels like an original fairy tale. DiCamillo's writing is just perfect. * NetGalley Reviewer *
This book made me cry so much. I love it, and will more than likely use it in my class [...] The story is structured like a Russian Doll. It reminds me of "Clockwork" by Philip Pullman. * NetGalley Reviewer *