What a Steal!

Venice, Italy is one of the most magical places ever! And it's glorious history dates way back to the 13th century (that's 700 years ago!)! Plus you can walk the streets and take a gondola ride on the canals today much the same way as the early Venetians did! And I just love the fact that there are no cars! Imagine that!

Capture the magic and mystery of Venice in Cornelia Funke's The Thief Lord! This breath-taking book will take you on a byzantine journey thru Venice, as Prosper and Bo struggle to survive as orphans and get mesmerized by the shadowy and shady world of the Thief Lord. But they end up learning more than just survival skills - they discover the value of family and friends, and the importance of being true to yourself! A lesson even the Thief Lord has to learn! But will he learn it in time?

So sit back on your gondolas, let your mind take a trip to Venice, and let The Thief Lord steal your heart away!