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The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke

The Thief Lord

by Cornelia Funke
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  • First Published:
  • Aug 1, 2002, 352 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Oct 2003, 376 pages
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Melissa

when I first picked up this book I told my mom I had to get it so I did. I would read non stop for about five hour aday. that's how good it is you should read it if you haven't.
Sam Jackson

this book rocks i read 50 to 60 pages a night it was so intence
bob

this book rocks
ryan glaves

Your book is awesome
i have been caught in the suspense and mystery of this book over and over again it
rocks
i love the characters too
Gladyfaith

This book is a fabulous read. I just couldn't put it down. Cornelia Funke weaves a wonderful story with a group of street kids, a detective who likes to dress up, and a mystical merry-go-round. She has created characters that seem very real and lively(and also very interesting), making it a perfect choice for all ages to read. I highly recommend this book.
-Gladyfaith/14 yrs. old
Angela

I thought this was a GREAT book! If u read it u can not put it down. You can really image wut the people look like and stuff. It even makes u wanna go to Venice. I think that there should be a sequel.
Lauren8651

Although I am a senior in high school, this book was amazing! Because the protagonists are poor, nearly-homeless orphans the reader can percieve life through different eyes. What an entertaining book! Read ReAd READ!
Jordan S

The Thief Lord

I really am not the type of person to read but once i started reading The theif Lord i couldn't stop. The Thief Lord is one of my favorite books in the world. I read this book witha group of people and I really liked the book and so did my group. Where all in 6th grade and there was 4 of us and we where all different too. Well just do everyone knows everyone should read the book one time in there life.

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