The Thief Lord was written by Cornelia Funke. It is about orphaned kids who work as pickpockets and thugs. They live in an abandoned theater with their leader, the Thief Lord. The Thief Lord is a master of stealing and is not always truthful. What’s more, he leads a secret double life. Will the other kids found out? Will they be able to escape their life of crime? Read it and find out.
This book is good for kids in fourth grade and up. It is a very exciting book filled with suspense. I would recommend any of Cornelia Funke’s books. I also give this book 4 stars.
Evan, this book sounds similar to Oliver Twist. I think I’ll buy The Thief Lord for my friends daughter. But is it scary?
When I was 10 or 11 one of my favourite books was The Silver Chair by CS Lewis, but I’ve forgotten the story. Old people like me always forget things :)
Sorry to write two comments, but I noticed I made a mistake: I should have written “…my friend’s daughter.”
Also there is a very small mistake next to this comment box, where it reads “Please user your full name…”.
Johno The Theif Lord I’m sorry if you were looking for a scary book but it isn’t scary at all but as you read it is very suspensful.Thanks for telling me about that small mistake, Evan
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Great site you have here Evan, thanks for all the interesting reviews. This is really useful information for buying presents for my nieces and nephews.
This edition has a great cover design – much better than the movie material.
Finally a book I’ve read! Now I can give it a score.
I really liked this book, it was suspenseful as you said. I also like Cornelia Funke’s books. Movie material? Is there made a movie out of this book? That I didn’t know; although I know that Inkheart has a movie coming soon.
This is a really good book. It’s a movie, too. I haven’t gotten around to watching it, though. Do you plan to?
I do plan to watch the movie someday but for now I probibly won’t
How much do they pay your dad for this Evan? Keep on reading anyway! ;)
Hi there! Great reviews. Do you ever write any stories? Are you going to put them on your site?
Hey! Nice book reveiw! I want to talk to you soon!
Vos, I actualy have no idea how much he gets payed for this but thanks for the comment!
Noel, I’m sorry to say I have not written any stories myself.
yeah, I loved this book back when I read it. Watched the Film as well, Quite good.
I got the movie too Will i agree it was very good.