This Paperback Book item from HarperTeen was reviewed on 25-Oct-2008.
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1) Paperback Book The Master Puppeteer by HarperTeen. The Master Puppeteer is a great choice to use in an upper elementary or middle school classroom. Katherine Paterson does a great job of describing the inner workings of a traditional Japanese puppet theatre, while at the same time weaving a "Robin Hood" type story in that is sure to keep the students interested, as well as attempting to solve the mystery of just who our "Robin Hood" or in this case Saburo. In my own classroom I use it to first explore elements of culture, and secondly to introduce elements of the theatre. The students can attempt to recreate some of the puppet shows described in the book, although with less elaborate puppets. Besides this the book has some important lessons to teach. As Young Jiro, the protagonist, is learning to become a puppeteer and to be a man, he is faced with many difficult decisions about right and wrong and being able to trust those around him. Students can relate to many of the moral dilemmas Jiro finds himself in, both with his peers and his mother. I definitely recommend bringing this one to class.¤ 2) Paperback Book The Master Puppeteer by HarperTeen. Jiro, a spirited yet clumsy boy, goes to the theater to work as an apprentice to get money to help his family. An old blind man, the reciter Okada, tells him he can stay. Here he meets a cast of interesting characters.
Yoshida - A harsh and short tempered man. He is the head of the puppet theater and a master at controlling and giving life to puppets.
Kinshi - The leader of the boys at the theater. He is an optimistic, funny, and good-natured boy loved by the other boys. He cares about the night rovers (poor people who riot and attack places to get food) and tries to help them.
Minoru - a fat boy who loves to eat.
Tehji - A rather timid boy who is good at working but shy and talks with a stutter.
Wada - An older boy who is rough and thinks he is the best.
Okada - A blind but kind man who recites the plays in the theater.
Jiro gets suspicious and sees a connection between Yoshida and Siboru, the very famous Robin Hood-like bandit. Soon the theater becomes the start of an adventure of hopes and losses, and even life and .
Over all I think Paterson had unique characters. The story really shows what life was like in Japan at that time. She does an amazing and beautiful job of describing the art of puppetry. The climax is also very exciting. I recommend this book to anyone.¤ 3) Paperback Book The Master Puppeteer by HarperTeen. The Master Puppeteer is a very suspenseful book about a boy living in a puppet theater as an apprentice. His family is very poor and they are just trying to stay alive. I recommend this book to anyone. It may not be your favorite book but it won´t be your least. The book really makes you predict what will happen next. The only part that was hard to concentrate on were all of the Japanese names, other than that it was an easy read. Everything in the story had a purpose in the end. There wasn´t a single piece of information that could have been left out. I personally have always enjoyed reading about life and death situations or any type of action and adventure book. If you like reading adventure books you will enjoy this book.¤ 4) Paperback Book The Master Puppeteer by HarperTeen. The Master Puppeteer is a mysterious thrilling book about a bandit named Saburo who robs the rich and helps the poor! There also is a boy in the story named Jiro who devotes his life to learning puppetry.Meanwhile the puppet theater crashes by a mob of rioting peasents.Jiro becomes aware of his responsibilities greater than his craft.He schemes to safe his friend Kinishi and his parents.While he does this he stumbles upon a great and powerful secret.¤ 5) Paperback Book The Master Puppeteer by HarperTeen. This outstanding book takes place in Osaka,Japan. The main characters are Jiro, Yoshida, and Kinshi. Jiro, a thirteen year old young boy, is determind to find out who Saburo is even if it takes risking his own life! Saburo is a mysterious robber who robs from the rich and helps the poor. Meanwhile Jiro is learning puppetry. Kinchi is the master puppeter´s son. The master puppeteer is Yoshida who tutors Kinchi. When his sheltered life at the theatre is ruined, Jiro stumbles into a dangerous and powerful secret!¤ 6) Paperback Book The Master Puppeteer by HarperTeen. 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....¤ Page Updated: Robert N. Goolsby, 22-Nov-2008, 00644028199780064402811, 390-020-200-190-270-350-8 
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