This was a good book although it is billed as a fantasy when really there is only one scene in the entire book that is truly fantastical.

I REALLY liked this book. Just enough fantasy to make it interesting without going overboard. :)

Clever and oh so charming. It's well written, like Harry Potter, and this adult loves anything by Cornelia Funke.

This book was a magical, well- described book. I couldn't believe how easily I was sucked in. It was worth the time I put into it

great easy read. it made me what to visit Venice and walk where the characters might have walked.

A magical underworld of Venice,Italy, orphans and street children making mischief. A journey to a forgotten place will change their destiny...forever.

Age Range: 9 to 12
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Cornelia Funke's international award-winning novel, The Thief Lord took Europe by storm and lands on this shore with widespread acclaim. Filled with plenty of mood and colorful characters, this suspenseful tale marks the American debut of a wonderful talent.
Set in modern-day Venice, the book follows a troupe of runaways who partake in theft and resell their goods to a local shopkeeper. Two members -- Prosper and his little brother, Bo -- are being followed by Victor, a detective hired by their mean aunt, but luckily, they and the other kids are watched over by the gang's mysterious and self-assured leader, Scipio (the Thief Lord). As the kids have several run-ins with the sleuth, they're also focused on Scipio's new job to steal a precious wooden carousel wing. Yet when they discover a few skeletons in the Thief Lord's closet and befriend Victor, they realize there is more to their fantastic world than meets the eye.

Filled with strong characters and old-world charm, this engrossing read has a plotline that won't leave you bored. Several stories are interwoven with grace and suspense, and the ending brings them all together with a breath of satisfaction. Although the real magic comes only toward the end, Venice provides a spellbinding backdrop that will have you feeling as if you're riding in gondolas and dodging tourists in St. Mark's Square. An adventure with subtle themes of being mature and doing the right thing,The Thief Lord is molto magnifico! Matt Warner

The Thief Lord is a great book for young adults by the celebrated German author Cornelia Funke. There are many twists to the plot as Prospero and Bo try to avoid being adopted by their snooty aunt.

An excellent book. I'm not normally a fantasy book fan, but I really did enjoy this one.

This book blew me away! It had an unexppected ending and i loved it!!!

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If you like Cornilia Funke you will LOVE this book! I really could not put it down! then I was late for school...

Well written. OK story.

this book is quite an adventure!

The Thief Lord is a great book. Prosper and Bo hide in Venice. I read this when I was 10.

Very fun read.

good book

I've had this book for awhile. It's extremely good.

A great story!

This book was very good from the stat and kept me reading it until the end.

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