![]() ![]() In 1997, The Thief was named a Newbery Honor book. She is best known for her novel The Thief and its five sequels. In addition to its charismatic hero, this story possesses one of the most valuable treasures of all-a twinkling jewel of a surprise ending. Megan Whalen Turner (born November 21, 1965) is an American writer of fantasy fiction for young adults. ![]() Turner's (Instead of Three Wishes) device of having Gen and others tell god and goddess stories around the campfire bumpily draws the reader away from the main story, yet the plot is strong enough to survive the wanderings. The Thief is a book of adventure, stealth, and intrigue where things are not as they appear on the surface like Gen's life, this story hinges upon deception and deceit. Gen, a beguiling narrator, is afraid of horses but not of entering a locked labyrinth he comes from a long line of thieves but puts honor first. ![]() Set in a semi-Mediterranean realm of old and new gods and goddesses, this compelling adventure propels readers along through the enemy lands of Sounis, Eddis and Attolia. ![]() Half prisoner, half outlaw legend, Gen goes along with the king's assistant in the risky plan. Megan Whalen Turner is the New York Timesbestselling and award-winning author of five stand-alone novels set in the world of the Queen’s Thief. The bragging thief Gen is sprung from prison by the king in order to carry out a mission-steal the precious stone Hamiathes's Gift from an impossible hiding place. ![]()
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