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ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Silvester was once a very famous puppeteer, but now is old and lonely. One day he climbs up to his workroom and makes one last puppet. But this creation is special – he has a spark of life, and learns simple words and how to move with help. This inspires Silvester to go out into the world again, where he and Kenneth the puppet meet Fleur and her mother Antonia. Fleur is a quick and kind girl, prone to creating her own little people, and so Silvester starts to teach her his craft and how to put on a show. It is the start of her own story...
A modern retelling of Pinocchio, this is a touching and warm-hearted novel, with a hint of the metaphysical (as all Almond's books contain) for any thoughtful reader aged 10+. Illustrated throughout by Lizzy Stewart, whose line drawings enhance the story. Lindy
From Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning author David Almond comes a heartwarming story that shows anything is possible with imagination and trust. What should a puppet master do when he’s old and alone, and all his puppets are gone? Sylvester makes one last puppet. But this one is different. When the old man speaks to him, Puppet speaks back. And then he walks…
While Sylvester shows Puppet the town, the playground and the wonders the world holds, Puppet in turn helps Sylvester to make a new friend, and share his puppet-making skills with the next generation in this wonder-filled story of creation and the circle of life.
Illustrated with sequences of wordless spreads by award-winning artist Lizzy Stewart, this is a modern-day classic.
By:
David Almond Illustrated by:
Lizzy Stewart Imprint: Walker Books Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 205mm,
Width: 130mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 300g ISBN:9781406391619 ISBN 10: 1406391611 Pages: 240 Publication Date:01 August 2024 Recommended Age: From 8 to 11 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
David Almond OBE is the acclaimed author of many award-winning novels for children such as Skellig, Kit's Wilderness and My Name Is Mina, and has collaborated with artists Polly Dunbar, Dave McKean, Alex T. Smith and Oliver Jeffers on fiction for younger readers. David's books sell all over the world, and in 2011 he was the recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. For more info visit www.davidalmond.com Lizzy Stewart is an illustrator and author currently based in London. She has written and illustrated three picture books for children and three illustrated books for adults. In 2017 her picture book There's a Tiger in the Garden won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and World Illustration Award. Her debut full-length novel Alison was published in July 2022. She teaches illustration at Goldsmiths University and has also taught courses at the Tate and on behalf of the National Portrait Gallery.
Reviews for Puppet
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Silvester was once a very famous puppeteer, but now is old and lonely. One day he climbs up to his workroom and makes one last puppet. But this creation is special – he has a spark of life, and learns simple words and how to move with help. This inspires Silvester to go out into the world again, where he and Kenneth the puppet meet Fleur and her mother Antonia. Fleur is a quick and kind girl, prone to creating her own little people, and so Silvester starts to teach her his craft and how to put on a show. It is the start of her own story...
A modern retelling of Pinocchio, this is a touching and warm-hearted novel, with a hint of the metaphysical (as all Almond's books contain) for any thoughtful reader aged 10+. Illustrated throughout by Lizzy Stewart, whose line drawings enhance the story. Lindy
Fans of Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning author David Almond will fall in love with this beautiful, poignant story about creativity, playfulness and community. * The Bookseller * This book really pulled at my heartstrings. * NetGalley Reviewer * This is a tale about love- for one another; love -for the pleasure doing something you enjoy; love - for sharing enthusiasm and knowledge. This is a perfect longer read for 7-10 year olds - a gentle plot with depth. * NetGalley Reviewer * A familiar tale told in an exquisite manner, with adorable artwork from Lizzie Stewart. Filled with wonder and delight. * NetGalley Reviewer *
