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category: Children's Fiction
published: Apr 2004
ISBN:9781551433042
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

The Puppet Wrangler

by Vicki Grant

tagged: toys, dolls, puppets, fantasy & magic, self-esteem & self-reliance
Description

Telly Mercer is shy and quiet, used to living in the shadow of her older sister, Bess. Then she finds herself on the set of a puppet show, staying out of the way of her overstressed aunt Kathleen. One evening she makes a surprising discovery that launches her on an adventure with an unpredictable and angry puppet.

About the Author

Vicki Grant

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
9 to 12
Grade:
4 to 7
Reading age:
9 to 12
Awards
  • Short-listed, Hackmatack Children's Choice Award nominee
  • Winner, CBC Young Canada Reads
  • Short-listed, CLA Book of the Year for Children nominee
  • Short-listed, Silver Birch nominee
  • Commended, VOYA Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers List
  • Commended, Resource Links "The Year's Best"
Editorial Reviews

"A zany coming of age story."

— St. Catherine's Standard

"Kids who sometimes feel like adults are pulling their strings will relish the idea of a puppet pal with a mind of his own."

— Center for Children's Books

"A fresh and unpredictable modern fantasy."

"A quirky and engaging adventure story."

— School Library Journal

"An entertaining work of light, humourous fantasy."

— CM Magazine

"Grant's debut novel sparkles with humor; Telly's first-person narrative is deliciously low key and understated to the point of being laugh-out-loud funny."

"Any reader who has ever felt as if s/he lives in a sibling's shadow will identify with Telly immediately and cheer her on with great enthusiasm."

— KLIATT

"A very funny and gripping novel filled with bizarre characters that [Grant] manages to make credible."

— The Bookmark (BCTLA)

"A cleverly crafted, believable peek into the fears of an over-looked child."

— Resource Links

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