Book Series · 6 Books

The Queen's Thief Books

In order from The Thief to Return of the Thief.

The Queen's Thief series is a set of 6 chapter books by Megan Whalen Turner, published between 1996 and 2020. Written for ages 10–15, most books run about 420 pages.

The Thief
The Queen of Attolia
The King of Attolia
A Conspiracy of Kings
Thick as Thieves
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Thief
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$1049
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1996

The Thief

By Megan Whalen Turner

A thief's boast leads to a perilous quest for a legendary treasure.

280 pages· 68,860 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Summary: Eugenides, a master thief, claims he can steal anything. When his bravado lands him in prison, the king's magus offers him a chance at freedom: steal a legendary treasure. But as they embark on this dangerous quest, Eugenides has his own secret plans. With political intrigue, divine interventions, and unexpected twists, will he outsmart those who underestimate him? Dive into a world where deception is an art and the stakes are life and death.
In reading order

The Queen's Thief Series

6 books · Published 1996–2020

#1
The Thief
#1 in Series
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$1049

The Thief

Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1996

A thief's boast leads to a perilous quest for a legendary treasure.

#2
The Queen of Attolia
#2 in Series
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$1498

The Queen of Attolia

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2000

A cunning thief's capture by a ruthless queen sparks a web of intrigue and danger.

#3
The King of Attolia
#3 in Series
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$1498

The King of Attolia

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2006

A cunning thief navigates court intrigue and hidden dangers in a world of deception.

#4
A Conspiracy of Kings
#4 in Series
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$1049

A Conspiracy of Kings

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2010

A missing heir, a cunning thief, and a kingdom on the brink of chaos. Can they uncover the truth before it's too late?

#5
Thick as Thieves
#5 in Series
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$1498

Thick as Thieves

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2017

A slave's ambition is shattered by a warning, leading to an unexpected journey.

#6
Return of the Thief
#6 in Series
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$1049

Return of the Thief

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2020

A prophecy threatens a king's life as enemies close in. Can he outwit fate?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Queen's Thief series?

There are 6 books in the Queen's Thief series. It began with The Thief in 1996, and the newest book, Return of the Thief, was published in 2020.

What order should you read the Queen's Thief books in?

Start with The Thief and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Queen's Thief books best for?

The series is best for ages 10–15, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Queen's Thief to life.

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Megan Whalen Turner

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