The Puppets of Spelhorst

By: Kate DiCamillo

Narrated by: Allan Corduner

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.

Interesting

This was not my favorite story of hers but it was interesting. I am a grandmother and I wonder if kids would love it more.

Lovely.

Absolutely so amazing and lovely and I have enjoyed it so much ! this book was short but contains enough! Lovely for a cup of tea and painting ^^

Captivated!

It was Saturday, late afternoon, when I sat down to listen to a book that I was told I had to teach in two days. The story began as I picked up my tea cup and I was spellbound by dear Kate’s story, her words, and a voice I could listen to for the rest of my days. Loved ALL of it!