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Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
When Alfie McQuinn, the notorious jewel thief, is killed on a job, his last words to his son, March, are to "find jewels" and this instruction leads the boy to Jules, the twin sister he never knew he had--and the perfect partner to carry on the family business.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"For decades, people have asked the question: Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? But just who is this infamous and elusive globe-trotting thief? In this novelization, based on the Netflix animated series, Carmen shares her own backstory for the firsttime ever. Now, it's time to find out.... Who in the world is Carmen Sandiego"--
Author
Series
Boxcar children volume 140
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The Aldens are on a special vacation up north to see the Calgary Stampede -- a cowboy celebration of Canada's frontier spirit! There's a parade through the streets of Calgary, a spectacular stage show, and plenty of fun things to do. But behind the scenes at the festival, an important piece of jewelry goes missing. Can the Boxcar Children find the thief before the big show is ruined?"--Jacket flap.
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
When her mother goes on a NASA mission, Cat Starr is sent to live with her father, stepsister Olivia, and younger brother Geoffrey, but interference by her inept fairy godmother causes toads to appear when Cat speaks and gems to fall from Olivia's mouth, bringing one to the attention of jewel thieves and the other to a secret government laboratory.
Author
Series
Witch's child volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Possessing an ability to hide on the edge of perception, Julia conceals her talents in a city where magic is banned and poses as a grand lady's housemaid alongside an eccentric band of fellow housemates who have ties to a powerful killer.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Reformed" jewel thief and scam artist Vanja accidentally starts a cult around a Low God, the Scarlet Maiden, who claims Emeric as her virgin sacrifice, and desperate to save the only man she's ever cared for, Vanja seeks a dangerous alternative.
9) Aladdin
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
This fresh, hardcover retelling of the classic Disney film Aladdin is illustrated with vintage paintings, sketches, and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists.
Author
Series
Pigsticks and Harold volume 2
Language
English
Description
There is a thief on the loose in Tuptown, and the annual Butterfly Ball will be cancelled unless someone is brought to justice. Luckily, Pigsticks has crime-fighting in his blood and a magnifying glass in his hand. Will Detective Pigsticks and his keen-eyes assistant Harold solve the crime? And can they do it in time to save the Butterfly Ball?
14) Railhead
Author
Series
Railhead volume 1
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Formats
Description
In a world of drones and androids Zen Starling is a human thief, but mostly he just likes to ride the Interstellar Express, the sentient trains that travel through the K gates from planet to planet, something only the Guardians understand--but now the mysterious Raven wants him to steal the Pyxis, an object that could either open up a new gate, challenging the Guardians, or put the entire gate system, and the universe itself in danger.
15) Little thieves
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Vanja Schmidt knows that no gift is freely given, not even a mother's love--and she's on the hook for one hell of a debt. Vanja, the adopted goddaughter of Death and Fortune, was Princess Gisele's dutiful servant up until a year ago. That was when Vanja's otherworldly mothers demanded a terrible price for their care, and Vanja decided to steal her future back... by stealing Gisele's life for herself. The real Gisele is left a penniless nobody while...
16) Stop thief!
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Randall McCoy declares to his parents that he is a big boy and no longer needs his stuffed pig, but creeps downstairs later and finds a robber taking Mr. Pigglesworth, which sets off a wild chase through the night to stop the thief.
18) Sting
Author
Series
Loot volume 2
Language
English
Description
March and Jules are teenage twins, following in their father's footsteps as jewel thieves, but when their latest job goes wrong they end up with one jewel, a sapphire called the Morning Star, one of three cursed jewels--and the only way they can break the curse is to elude the FBI, Interpol, and a gang of international criminals, find the other two jewels, and reunite them.
20) Found
Author
Series
Magic thief volume 3
Language
English
Description
Connwaer, the young thief-turned-wizard's apprentice, escapes from prison and follows the call of magic to the distant and mysterious Dragon Mountain on a quest to save Wellmet from Arhionvar, dread magic that can destroy the city.
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