The Master Puppeteer (Hardcover, 1st Harper Trophy ed)

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....

General

Imprint:	Perfection Learning
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 1989
First published:	March 1989
Authors:	Katherine Paterson
Illustrators:	Haru Wells
Dimensions:	193 x 127 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Library binding
Pages:	179
Edition:	1st Harper Trophy ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-8124-6955-4
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Historical fiction Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Hobbies, quizzes & games > General Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Historical Fiction Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General
LSN:	0-8124-6955-0
Barcode:	9780812469554

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