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The Puppet Boy of Warsaw
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The Puppet Boy of Warsaw

By Eva Weaver
Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson Fiction
ISBN 9780297868279
Category Historical
Summer 2013

Synopsis

When Mika's grandfather dies in the Warsaw ghetto, Mika inherits his great coat and treasure trove of secrets. In one remote pocket he finds a puppet and begins to perform puppet shows to cheer those around him. This is a story about survival and hope amid the chaos of war.

Author's Biography

Eva Weaver is a writer, art therapist and performance artist; often exploring issues of belonging and history in her work. Like many Germans, she is haunted by the events of the Second World War, which inspired her to write this novel. She moved to Britain 16 years ago and now lives in Brighton. She is currently working on her second novel, THE SHIP OF FOOLS.

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Reader Comments

Magical. A wonderful premise. The grandfather is immediately appealing, the hook of the theatre's listing and the shock which propels the need to tell the story is all skilfully managed. Wholeheartedly voted for.
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