THE MASTER PUPPETEER by Katherine Paterson

Jiro, a hungry peasant, now has an opportunity to work for a rich puppeteer. If he takes the job, he will be able to get enough food to live. He takes it. Now his family is very changed. His father is sick and leaves and his mother is alone and has an even harder time getting money. She gets poorer and poorer till she is joins a riot led by Saburo[a wanted robber who steals from the rich and gives to the poor.] There is a big reward for Saburo. How will Jiro ever reach his family again? And if he found Saburo, would he keep it a secret? Or will he want the money to help his poor parents? I'm not telling you, but I think you know something that can. THE BOOK OF COURSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) ;)