★ "There's a lot to be said for a good, old-fashioned caper. Meloy accomplishes this rare feat with panache, turning out an infectious--and at times cinematic--adventure suffused with personal growth, secrecy, sleight of hand, and higher stakes than the story's protagonist ever imagined."--Booklist (starred review)
"Meloy mirrors his characters' capers, distracting you while he moves in for the real con. It's a bona fide twist that may make you feel robbed yourself. In this case, that's a good thing."--New York Times Book Review
"Equal doses of humor and action."--School Library Journal
"Meloy and Ellis (the Wildwood Chronicles) blend shades of Dickens, Rowling, and Robin Hood. Themes of friendship and making amends are skillfully woven throughout. And Meloy's attention to detail vividly evoke the period setting."--Publishers Weekly
"Ellis' charming illustrations adeptly capture the playful tone and decidedly period setting."--Kirkus Reviews
From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Wildwood Chronicles comes an original, humorous, and fast-paced middle grade novel about a band of child pickpockets—imagine The Invention of Hugo Cabret meets Oliver Twist.
It is an ordinary Tuesday morning in April when bored, lonely Charlie Fisher witnesses something incredible. Right before his eyes, in a busy square in Marseille, a group of pickpockets pulls off an amazing robbery. As the young bandits appear to melt into the crowd, Charlie realizes with a start that he himself was one of their marks.
Yet Charlie is less alarmed than intrigued. This is the most thrilling thing that’s happened to him since he came to France with his father, an American diplomat. So instead of reporting the thieves, Charlie defends one of their cannons, Amir, to the police, under one condition: he teach Charlie the tricks of the trade.
What starts off as a lesson on pinches, kicks, and chumps soon turns into an invitation for Charlie to join the secret world of the whiz mob, an international band of child thieves who trained at the mysterious School of Seven Bells. The whiz mob are independent and incredibly skilled and make their own way in the world—they are everything Charlie yearns to be. But what at first seemed like a (relatively) harmless new pastime draws him into a dangerous adventure with global stakes greater than he could have ever imagined.
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Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Ellis, Carson Ilustrador. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Nº de ref. del artículo: 00074638149
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Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Ellis, Carson Ilustrador. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Nº de ref. del artículo: 00074519116
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Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Ellis, Carson Ilustrador. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Nº de ref. del artículo: 00071770403
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Librería: Goodwill of Colorado, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Ellis, Carson Ilustrador. This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!. Nº de ref. del artículo: 466XBX0004T6
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Librería: KuleliBooks, Phoenix, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
paperback. Condición: Acceptable. Ellis, Carson Ilustrador. The item is fairly worn but still readable. The book may have some cosmetic wear (i.e. creased spine/cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, sunburn, stains, water damage, bent, torn, damaged binding, dent). - The dust jacket if present, may be marked, and have considerable heavy wear. - The book might be ex-library copy, and may have the markings and stickers associated from the library - The book may have considerable highlights/notes/underlined pages but the text is legible - Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included - Safe and Secure Mailer - No Hassle Return. Nº de ref. del artículo: 521X7W0016TE
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Librería: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: good. Ellis, Carson Ilustrador. Used book in good and clean conditions. Pages and cover are intact. Limited notes marks and highlighting may be present. May show signs of normal shelf wear and bends on edges. Item may be missing CDs or access codes. May include library marks. Fast Shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: ZWM.2V8B
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Librería: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: acceptable. Ellis, Carson Ilustrador. Used book - May contain writing, notes, highlighting, bends or folds. Text is readable, book is clean, and pages and cover mostly intact. May show normal wear and tear. Item may be missing CD. May include library marks. Fast Shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: ZWM.3BZG
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Librería: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: acceptable. Ellis, Carson Ilustrador. Used book - May contain writing, notes, highlighting, bends or folds. Text is readable, book is clean, and pages and cover mostly intact. May show normal wear and tear. Item may be missing CD. May include library marks. Fast Shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: ZBM.1E78T
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Librería: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: acceptable. Ellis, Carson Ilustrador. Used book - May contain writing, notes, highlighting, bends or folds. Text is readable, book is clean, and pages and cover mostly intact. May show normal wear and tear. Item may be missing CD. May include library marks. Fast Shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: ZWM.6MJF
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Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Ellis, Carson Ilustrador. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Nº de ref. del artículo: Q11N-00638
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