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by Jude Watson
Hijinks, heists, and high-octane action in Jude Watson's new middle-grade blockbuster!
On a foggy night in Amsterdam, a man falls from a rooftop to the wet pavement below. It's Alfie McQuinn, the notorious cat burglar, and he's dying. As sirens wail in the distance, Alfie manages to get out two last words to his young son, March: "Find jewels."
But March learns that his father is not talking about a stash of loot. He's talking about Jules, the twin sister March never knew he had. No sooner than the two find each other, they're picked up by the police and sent to the world's worst orphanage. It's not prison, but it feels like it.
March and Jules have no intention of staying put. They know their father's business inside and out, and they're tired of being pushed around. Just one good heist, and they'll live the life of riches and freedom most kids only dream about.
Watch out! There are wild kids on the loose and a crime spree coming...
"Starred Review. The high level of suspense, ultra-short chapters, and fast pace will hook readers of all stripes. Ages 8–12." - Publishers Weekly
"Starred Review. Taut, engrossing and unstoppable. Ages 10-14." - Kirkus
"With well-developed supporting characters and two likable protagonists, Watson has delivered an exciting, clever middle-grade mystery." - School Library Journal
"Lootis pure delight - a super-smart, funny, and exciting ride that I hoped would last forever. Full of wonderful characters and gratifying twists, this story is truly something special." - Rebecca Stead, New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Medalist for When You Reach Me
"A nonstop thrill ride of cons, schemes, and near misses, with more twists than a pretzel factory. If middle grade heist counts as a genre, Jude Watson is the master." - Gordon Korman, New York Times bestselling author of Swindle
"Loot is proof that Jude Watson can do it all: an edge-of-your seat mystery that manages to be thrilling, funny, nail-biting, and full of real characters readers will care about. I loved it." - Peter Lerangis, New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Wonders series
"Loot is one of my favorite reads in a very long time! I could not put this book down!" - Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of The False Prince
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Any "Author Information" displayed below reflects the author's biography at the time this particular book was published.
Jude Watson is the author of four 39 Clues books, Beyond the Grave, In Too Deep, Vespers Rising, and A King's Ransom, along with the bestselling Star Wars: Last of the Jedi and Jedi Quest series. As Judy Blundell, she wrote What I Saw And How I Lied, the 2008 winner of The National Book Award for Young People's Literature. She lives in Katonah, New York, with her husband and daughter.
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