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Description
Telly Mercer is shy and quiet, used to living in the shadow of her older sister, Bess. Then she finds herself on the set of a puppet show, staying out of the way of her overstressed aunt Kathleen. One evening she makes a surprising discovery that launches her on an adventure with an unpredictable and angry puppet.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 9 to 12
- Grade:
- 4 to 7
- Reading age:
- 9 to 12
Awards
- Winner, CBC Young Canada Reads
- Short-listed, Hackmatack Children's Choice Award nominee
- Short-listed, Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award
- Short-listed, Forest of Reading Silver Birch Fiction Award
- Short-listed, Canadian Library Association (CLA) Book of the Year for Children
- Short-listed, CLA Book of the Year for Children nominee
- Short-listed, Silver Birch nominee
- Commended, VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) Magazine - Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers
- Commended, VOYA Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers List
- Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
- Commended, Resource Links "The Year's Best"
Editorial Reviews
"A zany coming of age story."
— St. Catherine's Standard
"Grant's debut novel sparkles with humor; Telly's first-person narrative is deliciously low key and understated to the point of being laugh-out-loud funny."
"Any reader who has ever felt as if s/he lives in a sibling's shadow will identify with Telly immediately and cheer her on with great enthusiasm."
— KLIATT
"An entertaining work of light, humourous fantasy."
— CM Magazine
"A very funny and gripping novel filled with bizarre characters that [Grant] manages to make credible."
— The Bookmark (BCTLA)
"A cleverly crafted, believable peek into the fears of an over-looked child."
— Resource Links
"A fresh and unpredictable modern fantasy."
"A quirky and engaging adventure story."
— School Library Journal
"Kids who sometimes feel like adults are pulling their strings will relish the idea of a puppet pal with a mind of his own."
— Center for Children's Books
