The Nosemaker's Apprentice

by Nick Jones, Rachel Shukart

Overview

Characters: 4 male, 1 female

A father weaves a magic tale for his daughter to justify his unlicensed plastic surgery practice, tracing the origins of cosmetic surgery to craftsman in medieval Europe. The hero of this tale is Gavin, a young orphan rescued from a dismal existence in the Ivanhoe Workhouse for Criminally Impoverished Boys when he is apprenticed with the local Nosemaker, and who eventually becomes one of the finest surgeons in Vienna, cradle of quack medicine. Using innovative sk

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780573699283
Publisher:	Samuel French, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/29/2011
Pages:	60
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.12(d)