Scholastic:
New York: 2002
Hardcover, New in dj,
349 pp.
Cover artwork by: Christian Birmingham

Junke is a German children’s book writer that has created quite a stir on the continent. According to the flap copy she’s the third best selling kids book writer in Germany - after Rowling and Stine. This one is about a couple orphan boys who fall in with a gang of street urchins lead by the enigmatic Thief Lord. The Thief Lord is thirteen and knows his way around the magical underworld of Venice. The Thief Lord has some secrets of his own, and learning about them is a fantastic and harrowing experience for the brothers. A solid alternative to Rowling that mom and dad are apt to enjoy as well. #17250

Price: $16.95