First Quarter Outside Reading Book Review

The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke

The Thief Lord is about two orphans who who run away to Venice Italy. The they discorvorer a group of other orphans who take take them in and care for eachother. They come to find out the the group is led and funded by a older child who thieves to supply. They get a special offer which leads them on a rollarcoaster of events that leads to the fixing of a magic carousel. this mysteries of the carousel you will have to figure out for yourself.

"Wacky characters bring energy to this translation of an entertaining German novel about thieving children, a disguise-obsessed detective and a magical merry-go-round. The Venetian setting is ripe for mystery and the city's alleys and canals ratchet up the suspense in the chase scenes." -Publishers Weekly

I beleive The Thief Lord was written for the adventure and trials of the children. To have fun and get lost in the book.With excellent details, description and diologue the authors portrays the characters and setting in an interesting way. She makes you feel like you are there and can feel the crisp wind of the waters and hunger of the orphans. Like you are standing right there in Italy going on the the adventures they do.

"Ask the Thief Lord if he would take on a job." The boys looked at one another. "A job?"
"One of my most important clients is looking for a talented man who will - let's say - fetch something for him."

This book although starting slow gets into great adventure and suspense. Coming in the book close minded for not liking mysteries, found the book quite interesting and fun. I would highly suggest reading this book for anyone even those who have not liked mysteries in the past. You never know you might love it.