The Thief Lord
by Cornelia Funke and Oliver Latsch
Age band: 8+
Looky Rating System: Violence 2/5, Love & Romance 1/5, Mental Health 1/5, Language 0/5, Substance Use 0/5, Fear / Horror 2/5, Fantasy / Supernatural 4/5, LGBTQ+ Representation 0/5.
Description
An exciting, magical adventure set among the crumbling canals and ancient ruins of Venice, Italy. Prosper and Bo are orphans on the run from their cruel aunt and uncle. The brothers decide to hide out in Venice, where they meet a mysterious character who calls himself the "Thief Lord." Brilliant and charismatic, the Thief Lord leads a ring of street children who dabble in petty crimes. Prosper and Bo relish being part of this colorful new family. But the Thief Lord has secrets of his own.