{"product_id":"the-master-puppeteer-a-national-book-award-winner","title":"The Master Puppeteer: A National Book Award Winner","description":"An apprentice puppeteer joins his friends at their theater to investigate a mysterious bandit.\nWho is the man called Saburo, the mysterious bandit who robs the rich and helps the poor of the Japanese city of Osaka? And what is his connection with the Hanaza, the puppet theater run by the harsh master of Yoshida? Young Jiro, an apprentice puppeteer, is determined to find out even though this could be very dangerous.\nMeanwhile, Jiro must devote himself to learning his magnificent art. The sympathetic blind chanter, Okada, and the master’s son, Kinshi, help him. Then their sheltered life at the theater, where the members live and work, is suddenly disrupted by rioting night rovers. Finally, the seething world of the street collides with the make-believe world of the puppet theater in an unforgettable climax.\nWinner of the National Book Award for Children's Literature, The Master Puppeteer is a classic adventure novel from the brilliant Katherine Paterson, author of such beloved books as Jacob Have I Loved and Bridge to Terabithia.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0064402819\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 31UIGP000NEG_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Paterson, Katherine|Wells, Haru\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43335268859965,"sku":"31UIGP000NEG_ns","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0064402819-0.jpg?v=1783721209","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-master-puppeteer-a-national-book-award-winner","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}