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Museum of Thieves (The Keepers)

Lian Tanner (2011)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages320 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.92/5 (6386)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Captivity

Synopsis

Goldie, an impulsive and bold twelve-year-old, escapes the oppressive city of Jewel, where children are required to wear guardchains for their protection, and finds refuge in the extraordinary Museum of Dunt, an ever-shifting world where she discovers a useful talent for thievery and mysterious secrets that threaten her city and everyone she loves.

Is Museum of Thieves (The Keepers) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Parents should know this middle grade fantasy features a brave girl escaping an overprotective society and discovering her talents in a magical museum. Mild peril and adventure danger with no graphic content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity.

Who'll love this

Kids will love following Goldie as she escapes her guardchain, explores a constantly-shifting magical museum, and discovers she's actually good at being a thief.

Tags

Adventure FantasyHeist ElementsDystopian ElementsMagical Realism