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Puppets of Spelhorst, The (Norendy Tales series)

Kate DiCamillo

Illustrator: Julie Morstad

Ages: 9+

Published: 2023

Publisher: Candlewick Press

ISBN: 978-1-53621-675-2

Keywords: Toys, Dolls, & Puppets

Five puppets —a girl, a boy, a king, a wolf, and an owl— live their dreams in a play within the story. Atmospheric pencil illustrations.