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Gr 9 Up—Grisha has grown up in the Moscow puppet theater, nurtured by its eccentric mix of seasoned actors, animated puppets, and secret passageways. But outside the theater, Grisha's lack of machismo makes him a target for bullying, and homophobia is driving his favorite actor away from the country. This title focuses on the dreamy world of the puppet theater, but the poetic styling that is supposed to evoke its otherworldly nature does not fully come through...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Grisha spends his time in the Moscow puppet theater where his parents work, a refuge from his homophobic classmates. He's in awe...Log In or Sign Up to Read More