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The Good Thieves

From the author of the internationally bestselling phenomenon Impossible Creatures
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The Good Thieves by Katherine Rundell is a thrilling adventure set in 1920s New York. It follows a young girl named Vita, who assembles an unlikely band of misfits to reclaim her family's inheritance from a cunning and powerful conman. The story is a captivating tale of courage, friendship, and resilience against the odds.
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If you enjoy adventure stories brimming with daring heists and clever young protagonists, this thrilling tale set in 1920s New York will capture your imagination. It's perfect for readers who appreciate a blend of mystery, friendship, and a battle against injustice, all wrapped in an atmospheric historical setting.

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The Good Thieves

A glittering, page-turning adventure set amidst the streets of New York, The Good Thieves is a modern classic from internationally bestselling author Katherine Rundell

A glittering, page-turning adventure set amidst the streets of New York, The Good Thieves is a modern classic from internationally bestselling author Katherine Rundell

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'An amazing adventure story, told with sparkling style and sleight of hand' - Jacqueline Wilson

FOYLES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019

A glittering, page-turning adventure set amidst the streets of New York, The Good Thieves is a modern classic from internationally bestselling author Katherine Rundell.

Fresh off the boat from England, Vita Marlowe has a job to do. Her beloved grandfather Jack has been cheated out of his home and possessions by a notorious conman with Mafia connections. Seeing Jack's spirit is broken, Vita is desperate to make him happy again, so she devises a plan to outwit his enemies and recover his home.

She finds a young pickpocket, working the streets of the city. And, nearby, two boys with highly unusual skills and secrets of their own are about to be pulled into her lawless, death-defying plan.

Katherine Rundell's fifth novel is a heist as never seen before - the story of a group of children who will do anything to right a wrong.

'Read everything she writes' - Daily Mail

Get ready to go on an unforgettable adventure with Katherine Rundell…

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Katherine Rundell's The Good Thieves has been celebrated across various publications, being called a captivating, showstopping story filled with adventure, heist excitement, and vivid characterisation. Critics praise Rundell's imaginative power, comparing its impact to that of a timeless treasure hunt narrative, and highlighting themes of courage, friendship, and justice. New York's Prohibition-era setting enhances the tale's allure, making for a beautifully written and thrilling experience lauded as one of her finest works.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408882658

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Katherine Rundell is a bestselling author whose novels for children include Rooftoppers, The Wolf Wilder, The Explorer and The Good Thieves. She has won the Costa Children’s Book Award, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, amongst many others. She was a 2021 World Book Day author and has also published two picture books for children and three non-fiction books for adults, including Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne, winner of the 2022 Baillie Gifford Prize, and The Golden Mole and Other Living Treasure, shortlisted for the 2022 Waterstones Book of the Year. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide.

Katherine spent her childhood in Africa and Europe before taking her degree at the University of Oxford and becoming a Fellow of All Souls College. As well as writing, she studies Renaissance literature and occasionally goes climbing on the rooftops late at night.

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