The Thief Lord

Read by Simon Jones
$17.48 US
Audio | Listening Library
On sale Sep 17, 2002 | 8 Hours and 31 Minutes | 9780807209783
Age 8-12 years
Sales rights: US,CAN-nonexc,OpnMkt
Prosper and Bo are orphans on the run from their cruel aunt and uncle. The brothers decide to hide out in Venice, where they meet a mysterious thirteen-year-old boy who calls himself the "Thief Lord." Brilliant and charismatic, the Thief Lord leads a ring of street children who dabble in petty crimes. Prosper and Bo delight in being part of this colorful new family. But the Thief Lord has secrets of his own. And soon the boys are thrust into circumstances that will lead them to a fantastic, spellbinding conclusion.
  • WINNER
    AudioFile Earphones Award
  • WINNER | 2003
    Batchelder Award
  • SELECTION | 2004
    YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults
  • SELECTION | 2003
    ALA Notable Children's Book
  • SELECTION | 2003
    ALSC Notable Children's Recordings

About

Prosper and Bo are orphans on the run from their cruel aunt and uncle. The brothers decide to hide out in Venice, where they meet a mysterious thirteen-year-old boy who calls himself the "Thief Lord." Brilliant and charismatic, the Thief Lord leads a ring of street children who dabble in petty crimes. Prosper and Bo delight in being part of this colorful new family. But the Thief Lord has secrets of his own. And soon the boys are thrust into circumstances that will lead them to a fantastic, spellbinding conclusion.

Awards

  • WINNER
    AudioFile Earphones Award
  • WINNER | 2003
    Batchelder Award
  • SELECTION | 2004
    YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults
  • SELECTION | 2003
    ALA Notable Children's Book
  • SELECTION | 2003
    ALSC Notable Children's Recordings