Awards and HonorsKirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book of 2012; The New York Times Notable Children’s Books of 2012, Middle Grade; SLJ Best Children’s Books 2012, Fiction; Horn Book Fanfare 2012, Fiction: Booklist Editors’ Choice Books for Youth, 2012: Fiction, Middle Readers: 2103 Newbery Medal Honor Book; ALSC 2013 Notable Children’s Books, Middle Readers
London, 1860: Parsefall and Lizzie Rose think their boss, the puppeteer Grisini, abducted Clara Wintermute. Then the kids find a marionette of the missing girl.
Topics Puppets. Orphans. Kidnapping. Witches. Blessings and curses. London, England. Victorian-era Great Britain.
SRC Level 4.200000
SRC Points 23.000000
Lexile 670L
Trim Size 6" x 8 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2012-08-27
JLG Release Date Nov 2012
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 7
Reading level Elementary, Middle
Format Print
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus (Grades 5-7)
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus (Grades 5-7)
For Grades 5-7
This collection ensures a steady stream of engaging books for middle-grade readers, offering a well-balanced mix of fiction and nonfiction. Designed to challenge and inspire young readers, these selections remain accessible for those transitioning to more complex texts or who may be reluctant to read.