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Synopsis
Escaping the aunt who wants to adopt only one of them, two orphaned brothers run away from Hamburg to Venice, finding shelter with a gang of street children and their leader, the thirteen-year-old "Thief Lord," while also eluding the detective hired to return them to Germany.
Is The Thief Lord appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A heartwarming adventure about orphaned siblings who join a gang of street children in Venice. Mild peril and themes of abandonment, but ultimately uplifting with strong messages about friendship, loyalty, and chosen family.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child abuse, abandonment, and orphan.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following a gang of street kids led by a mysterious 'Thief Lord' through the magical canals of Venice on thrilling adventures.