Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000
The Thief Lord
By Cornelia Funke, Christian Birmingham (Illustrator)
Two brothers flee to Venice, pursued by a detective, uncovering a magical treasure that alters time.
368 pages· 86,063 words· Est. 12 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 103,557 ratings
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Summary: In the shadowy alleys of Venice, orphaned brothers Prosper and Bo find refuge with a band of street children led by the enigmatic Thief Lord. As they embrace their new life of petty crime, their past catches up with them—a relentless detective and a magical treasure capable of bending time threaten their newfound freedom. Can they outwit their pursuers and protect their secret haven, or will the allure of the treasure unravel everything? Dive into a world where the past and present collide, and nothing is as it seems.
