The Good Thieves
The Good Thieves by Katherine Rundell is a fast-paced adventure published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in September 2020. This 352-page book follows the story of Vita, who embarks on a daring mission to reclaim her grandfather’s mansion from a powerful real estate tycoon. With the help of a pickpocket and her circus friends, Vita devises a plan to expose the tycoon and restore her grandfather’s legacy amidst the vibrant backdrop of 1920s Manhattan.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of loyalty, trust, and family bonds as Vita navigates the challenges of a city filled with secrets. The story explores the dynamics of friendship and the courage it takes to confront adversity, making it a compelling read for those interested in juvenile fiction and action-adventure tales. Through Vita’s cleverness and determination, the book presents a thrilling journey that highlights the importance of standing up for loved ones in the face of injustice.
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“A dazzling tale of wild hope, lingering grief, admirable self-sufficiency, and intergenerational adoration.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Vita tests her own limits, and readers will thrill at her cleverness, tenacity, and close escapes.” —Booklist
“A satisfying adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews
From award-winning author Katherine Rundell comes a fast-paced and utterly thrilling adventure driven by the loyalty and love between a grandfather and his granddaughter.
When Vita’s grandfather’s mansion is taken from him by a powerful real estate tycoon, Vita knows it’s up to her to make things right.
With the help of a pickpocket and her new circus friends, Vita creates the plan: Break into the mansion. Steal back what’s rightfully her grandfather’s. Expose the real estate tycoon for the crook he truly is.
But 1920s Manhattan is ever-changing and full of secrets. It might take more than Vita’s ragtag gang of misfits to outsmart the city that never sleeps.
Award-winning author Katherine Rundell has created an utterly gripping tour de-force about loyalty, trust, and the lengths to which we’ll go for the ones we love.
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