The puppetmaster's apprentice, Pirouette Leiter, is tasked to build a wooden assassin by the Margrave of Tavia, or her puppetmaster father will be imprisoned. Impressed by the work of the puppetmaster and his apprentice, Tavia's ruler, The Margrave, has ordered dozens of life-size marionette soldiers to be sent to Wolfspire Hall. When the puppetmaster is unable to fill the order for a hundred soldiers by the deadline, he is imprisoned in the Wolfspire...

Provides directions for making all kinds of puppets out of easily obtainable materials, including socks, paper rolls, boxes, spools, and even vegetables.

Provides instructions and practical advice on how to make various kinds of puppets, how to construct a puppet stage, and how to present a show.

Includes stories as well as instructions for making and using props which can enhance the performance.

Contains "storytimes" with an annotated bibliography, activity ideas and a Tubey (cardboard tube puppet) pattern for holidays and themes for each month of the year. Recommended for anyone working with children in preschool to grade three.