Puppet

Written by David Almond · Illustrated by Lizzy Stewart

An old puppet master creates a puppet that comes to life, changing both their worlds.

3.8 Goodreads · 215 ratings

240 pages· 32,896 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· ~549L

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Bookroo's summary

Silvester, a lonely puppet master, crafts one final puppet that astonishingly comes to life. As they explore the world together, Puppet helps Silvester forge new friendships and pass on his craft. This enchanting tale of imagination and connection invites readers to ponder the mysteries of life and creation. What wonders will Puppet and Silvester discover, and how will their bond transform them both?

From the publisher

Writing in the tradition of Pinocchio, Hans Christian Anderson Award winner David Almond brings his ineffable touch to a warm and wistful story that shows anything is possible with imagination and trust. “You’re a mystery, aren’t you, Puppet? But isn’t everything a mystery? Not just you, but every single thing that exists.” What should a puppet master do when he’s old and alone and all his puppets are gone? Silvester decides to make one last puppet. But this one is different. When the old man speaks to him, Puppet speaks back. And then he starts to walk . . . While Silvester shows Puppet the town, the playground, and other wonders the world holds, Puppet in turn helps Silvester to make a new friend and share his puppet-making skills with the next generation. With themes of compassion and creativity, threaded with David Almond’s inimitable humor, this wonder-filled story of creation and the circle of life, illustrated with wordless black-and-white spreads by award-winning artist Lizzy Stewart, is destined to become a modern-day classic.

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