by Cornelia FunkeWelcome to the magical underworld of Venice, Italy. Here, hidden canals and crumbling rooftops shelter runaways and children with incredible secrets....
After escaping from their cruel aunt and uncle, orphans Prosper and Bo meet a mysterious boy who calls himself the "Thief Lord." Clever and charming, the Thief Lord leads a band of street children who enjoy making mischief. But the Thief Lord also has a dark secret. And suddenly Proper and Bo find themselves on a fantastical journey to a forgotten place. What they discover there will change the course of their destiny.
(Summary retrieved from goodreads.com)
This was an excellent thriller and it was a delight to get sucked into. The story was compelling, the characters were easy to relate to, and the plot was both comfortably familiar but tense unexpected twists and turns. Adults and youth alike will enjoy this story.
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