The Master Puppeteer by Katherine Paterson

The Master Puppeteer

Katherine Paterson with Haru Wells (Illustrator)

192 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction historical young adult informative reflective relaxing fast-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 204 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 50%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 16%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.59

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