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Title: The Thief Lord
Author: Cornelia Funke
type of book: Young Adult Fiction
call number: YA/Fic
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This book is strong in character, story and setting.
Summary:
Prosper and Bo are two brother orphans who ran away from their mean
aunt and uncle, the Hartlieb's. The Thief Lord (Scipio), a 13 year old
ringleader of young petty criminals in Venice, Italy takes them into his care.
Victor Getz is a private detective hired by the Hartlieb's to find the runaway
boys. The Thief Lord has been hired by the mysterious client "The Conte" to
steal a broken antique wood wing. What happens when they try and steal the wing
and will the private detective find the boys? Can the Thief Lord protect his
friends?
I would recommend this book!
Why?
This book is a fun adventure like Harry Potter and Oliver Twist combined.
It should appeal to both male and female teen readers, especially in grades 5th
through 8th.
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Book Central: Cornelia Funke
Employee Initials: KS
Review Date: January 2005
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