The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke, Oliver Latsch Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Thief Lord
Book Review: Can't put it down.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was wonderful! In the beginning I wasn't sure I would like it, but as it went along it was very entertaining. The plot, and characters, were written so well. I really enjoyed it and would highly reccomend it! I can't wait to see the movie!!Book Review: Children's Adventure with a sprinkle of fantasy
Summary: 3 Stars
'The Thief Lord' tells the tale of a group of children, some orphans, others runaways, who live in an abandoned movie theater in Venice. Prosper & Bo have fled Germany to get away from their aunt and uncle. They are taken in by another youth, Scipio, the 'Thief Lord', who provides them with food and shelter. They meet three other children, Riccio, Mosca and a girl known as Hornet. Scipio provides for them by thieving and selling the goods to a shady shopkeeper named Barbarossa. One day Barbarossa arranges a meeting between the Thief Lord and an equally mysterious count who wants a special item stolen. All the while Prosper and Bo are being sought by a private detective named Victor, hired by the boy's aunt.
It is an enjoyable story, with an interesting setting, Venice in winter. It is mostly an adventure story, but there is a strong fantasy element introduced in the second half of the story.
Book Review: Cornelia Funke will snatch your attenting with this fast pace mystery
Summary: 5 Stars
The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke is a unique blend of mystery and fantasy. This story's main characters are two brothers named Prosper, Bo, and some other run away kids. The children all live together in an old abandoned movie theater with a boy named Scipio who steals to get money to keep the kids alive. Throughout the story they encounter snoops, mean and inconsiderate relatives, an incredibly old, magical merry-go-round and very big secrets. This story is told from a third person point of view, the location of the story is in the magical underworld of Venice, Italy.
I really enjoyed the fast pace and mystery/fantasy of this book. It was interesting to read about what the runaways had to do to stay alive and not get arrested. I would recommend this book to anyone over the age of ten and is looking for a suspenseful, mystery/fantasy/adventure that is all rolled into one story.
Book Review: Drew btownballer goin to Duke to be like JJ Reddick
Summary: 5 Stars
I think this book is actually a very good mystery book. I think there is no way you will like this book if you dont enjoy some mystery. I also believe you will find this book amusing by the language that these kids are using in this book.
This book is based off of two kids who ran away from their home. They ran away because their mother had just died and their aunt wanted to take the younger one Bo with her. Which made the older one Prosper very upset so he influenced his 5 year old brother to run away to Venice, Italy; and they did so.
Book Review: Entertaining read
Summary: 4 Stars
Enjoyable read for children, teens, and adults alike. My son would love to see Venice after reading this tale.