The Master Puppeteer: A National Book Award Winner Paperback - 1989
by Katherine Paterson; Haru Wells (Illustrator)
First line
HASH(0x110e1810)
From the rear cover
Who is the man called Sabura, the mysterious bandit who robs the rich and helps the poor? And what is his connection with Yosida, the harsh and ill- tempered master of feudal Japan's most famous puppet theater? Young Jiro, an apprentice to Yosida, is determined to find out, even at risk to his own life.
Meamwhile, Jiro devotes himself to learning puppetry. Kinshi, the puppet master's son, tutors him. When his sheltered life at the theater is shattered by mobs of hungry, rioting peasants, Jiro becomes aware of responsibilities greater that his craft. As he schemes to help his friend Kinshi and to find his own parent, Jiro stumbles onto a dangerous and powerful secret....
Details
- Title The Master Puppeteer: A National Book Award Winner
- Author Katherine Paterson; Haru Wells (Illustrator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Harper Trophy ed
- Pages 192
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Harperteen, New York
- Date March 24, 1989
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- ISBN 9780064402811 / 0064402819
- Weight 0.28 lbs (0.13 kg)
- Dimensions 7.77 x 5.08 x 0.44 in (19.74 x 12.90 x 1.12 cm)
- Ages 13 to UP years
- Grade levels 8 - UP
- Reading level 860
-
Themes
- Chronological Period: 18th Century
- Cultural Region: Asian - General
- Cultural Region: Asian - Japanese
- Ethnic Orientation: Asian - General
- Library of Congress subjects Japan, Japan - Fiction
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 75008614
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
More Copies for Sale
THE MASTER PUPPETEER: A NATIONAL
- Used
- Condition
- UsedGood
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780064402811 / 0064402819
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Imperial, Missouri, United States
- Item Price
-
CA$6.57FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Master Puppeteer
by Paterson, Katherine; Wells, Haru [Illustrator]
- Used
- Acceptable
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780064402811 / 0064402819
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
- Item Price
-
CA$7.08FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Master Puppeteer
by Paterson, Katherine; Wells, Haru [Illustrator]
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780064402811 / 0064402819
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
- Item Price
-
CA$7.08FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Master Puppeteer
by Paterson, Katherine; Wells, Haru [Illustrator]
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780064402811 / 0064402819
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Kingwood, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
CA$7.14FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Master Puppeteer
by Paterson, Katherine; Wells, Haru [Illustrator]
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780064402811 / 0064402819
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Houston, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
CA$7.14FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Master Puppeteer
by Paterson, Katherine; Wells, Haru [Illustrator]
- Used
- Acceptable
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780064402811 / 0064402819
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Houston, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
CA$7.14FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Master Puppeteer
by Paterson, Katherine; Wells, Haru [Illustrator]
- Used
- Acceptable
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780064402811 / 0064402819
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Kingwood, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
CA$7.14FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Master Puppeteer
by Paterson, Katherine
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780064402811 / 0064402819
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
CA$8.30FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Master Puppeteer: A National Book Award Winner
by Paterson, Katherine
- Used
- Condition
- UsedGood
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780064402811 / 0064402819
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Interlochen, Michigan, United States
- Item Price
-
CA$8.52FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Master Puppeteer
by Katherine Paterson; Illustrator-Haru Wells
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used: Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780064402811 / 0064402819
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
CA$8.89FREE shipping to USA