The Thief

by Megan Whalen Turner

Paperback, 1998

Status

Available

Call number

FIC Turner

Description

Gen flaunts his ingenuity as a thief and relishes the adventure which takes him to a remote temple of the gods where he will attempt to steal a precious stone.

Series

The Queen's Thief (1)

Collections

Chapter Books, Mystery

Publication

Puffin (1998), Edition: 8th, 224 pages

Subjects

Adventure and adventurers Fiction

Robbers and outlaws Fiction

Awards

A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (1997)

Massachusetts Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2000)

Mythopoeic Awards (Finalist — Children's Literature — 2011)

BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (1996)

Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades 4-8 — 1998)

9 more

Newbery Medal (Honor Book — 1997)

Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)

Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 1997)

CCBC Choices (1996)

ALA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (1996)

School Library Journal Top 100 Children's Novels, 2012 Poll (13)

School Library Journal Top 100 Children’s Novels, 2010 Poll (83)

Notable Children's Book (1997)

Fewer

Language

English

Original publication date

1996-10-01

Physical description

224 p.; 5.06 inches

ISBN

0140388346 / 9780140388343

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