Is there somewhere you've always wanted to go? For Prosper and Bo, that place is Venice. They treasure the stories their mother told them of this magical city. After they become orphans and run away from their cruel aunt, it's where they decide to hide. But life as a runaway is not as glamorous as they thought. Things are looking pretty grim until they meet Hornet, another runaway who introduces them to The Thief Lord and takes them to live in the abandoned cinema she calls home. Life still isn't easy, but at least they have a roof over their head. Then things take another turn for the worse when their aunt and uncle hire a private detective to track them down and The Thief Lord takes on a dangerous job.
As with any heist story the plot is tense as the young thieves plan their strategy and avoid being caught. The real attraction of this novel though is the characters. From the private eye with the mustache collection to the self-styled thief lord himself, the book is full of memorable individuals. This isn't your typical thief story; as identities are revealed and characters become more complex the plot takes multiple twists and turns.
Erica's Picks
3rd - 5th Grade
Tags: Adventure, Crime Caper, Fantasy
As with any heist story the plot is tense as the young thieves plan their strategy and avoid being caught. The real attraction of this novel though is the characters. From the private eye with the mustache collection to the self-styled thief lord himself, the book is full of memorable individuals. This isn't your typical thief story; as identities are revealed and characters become more complex the plot takes multiple twists and turns.
Erica's Picks
3rd - 5th Grade
Tags: Adventure, Crime Caper, Fantasy
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