City of Lies: The Keepers 2
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City of Lies: The Keepers 2
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City of Lies: The Keepers 2
A gripping fantasy adventure: the exciting sequel to Museum of Thieves. Six months have passed since the Great Storm, and Goldie Roth is trapped at home again, this time by the invisible chains of love and guilt. But when Toadspit's sister Bonnie is abducted by a mysterious criminal called Harrow, Goldie must leave home in a bold attempt to rescue her friends .
City of Lies: The Keepers 2 plunges readers into an enthralling adventure alongside Goldie Roth, a skilled thief and proficient liar. Though she yearns to be one of the esteemed keepers of the enigmatic Museum of Dunt, her path takes a turn when her parents fall ill, compelling her to stay by their side.
However, when Toadspit's sister, Bonnie, is kidnapped, Goldie has no choice but to spring into action. Together with her friend Toadspit, they pursue the elusive child-stealers to the nearby city of Spoke.
As their quest unfolds, Toadspit too is captured, plunging Goldie into a world of perilous secretsβsecrets so dangerous that those who guard them are willing to kill to ensure their silence. Faced with these daunting challenges, Goldie must utilise all her skills in deception and thievery to save her friends and herself.
The stakes are higher than ever as the Fugleman returns to Jewel, signalling a time when the Fifth Keeperβs presence is crucial. Goldieβs survival and quick wit are pivotal as the impending need for a new Keeper looms.
Series: THE KEEPERS
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City of Lies: The Keepers 2 by Lian Tanner is highly praised for its imaginative storytelling and engaging plot. Reviewers appreciate the strong, well-developed characters and the fast-paced adventure that keeps young readers intrigued. The book's world-building and creative settings are also noted as highlights, contributing to an immersive reading experience for children.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781742379999
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 July 2012
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 294g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Lian Tanner is a children's author and playwright. She has worked as a teacher in Australia and Papua New Guinea, a tourist bus driver, a freelance journalist, a juggler, a community arts worker, an editor and a professional actor. It took her a while to realise that all of these jobs were really just preparation for being a writer. Nowadays she lives by the beach in southern Tasmania, with a small tabby cat and lots of friendly neighbourhood dogs. She has not yet mastered the art of Concealment by the Imitation of Nothingness, but she is quite good at Camouflage.
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