The Thief
Megan Whalen Turner
Harper Collins
<p>"I can steal anything." So declares Gen, the hero of the Newbery Honor Book <em>The Thief</em>—an exciting adventure fantasy set in a mythical land rich with intrigue. Gen's bragging lands him in prison . . . but then the king's magus needs the thief's skill for a near-impossible task: to steal a priceless magical jewel from a faraway land. "In addition to its charismatic hero, this story possesses one of the most valuable treasures of all—a twinkling jewel of a surprise ending," wrote <em>Publishers Weekly</em> in a starred review.</p><br>
<p>The first of six planned books set in Gen's world, <em>The Thief</em> was an ALA Best Book of the Year as well as a Newbery Honor Book. <em>School Library Journal</em> said, "YAs who like snide, quick-tempered, softhearted heroes will love Gen," and <em>Kirkus Reviews</em> called it "an uplifting book, a literary journey that enriches both its characters and readers." </p><br>
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