Book Series · 3 Books

The Norendy Tales Books

In order from The Puppets of Spelhorst to Lost Evangeline.

The Norendy Tales series is a set of 3 chapter books by Kate DiCamillo, published between 2023 and 2025. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 160 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1697

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2023

The Puppets of Spelhorst

By Kate DiCamillo, Julie Morstad (Illustrator)

Five puppets trapped in darkness discover their astonishing shared destiny.

149 pages· 12,565 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

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Summary: Five puppets—a king, a wolf, a girl, a boy, and an owl—find themselves locked in a trunk by a mysterious sea captain. As they bicker and dream of freedom, they sense a larger story binding them. When they finally emerge in a blue room, their fate intertwines with two little girls, revealing a truth more surprising than they imagined. This enchanting tale of patience and courage invites readers to explore the heart's mysteries and the power of shared destinies.

In reading order

The Norendy Tales Series

3 books · Published 2023–2025

#1 in Series

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$1697

The Puppets of Spelhorst

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2023

Five puppets trapped in darkness discover their astonishing shared destiny.

#2 in Series

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$1697

The Hotel Balzaar

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2024

A girl seeks her missing father in a hotel where a countess's tales may hold the key.

#3 in Series

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$1697

Lost Evangeline

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

A young girl named Evangeline is found in a boot and adopted by a shoemaker and his wife, but her life is turned upside down when she is kidnapped by a wealthy woman who wants to exploit her singing talent.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Norendy Tales series?

There are 3 books in the Norendy Tales series. It began with The Puppets of Spelhorst in 2023, and the newest book, Lost Evangeline, was published in 2025.