The Good Thieves

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The Good Thieves is a fizzing, fast-moving heist adventure with Katherine Rundell’s trademark daring children, vivid prose and just enough peril to make adults clutch the sofa. Vita’s team celebrates courage, loyalty and difference.

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What is The Good Thieves about?

In 1920s New York, Vita Marlowe is determined to reclaim her grandfather's stolen mansion from a ruthless conman. She assembles a daring team: Silk, a nimble pickpocket; Arkady, an animal-loving circus performer; and Samuel, a skilled trapeze artist. Together, they embark on a thrilling heist to outwit the villain and restore justice. This gripping adventure celebrates courage, friendship, and the unbreakable bonds of family.

About the author

Katherine Rundell is a much-loved author who writes exciting adventure stories for children. Her books, such as 'Rooftoppers' and 'The Explorer', take readers on amazing journeys to far-off places. Katherine loves climbing, exploring, and learning about animals, and she often uses her own adventures as inspiration for her stories.

Discussion ideas around The Good Thieves

A daring leader: What makes Vita a good leader, and when does her determination become risky?

The power of a team: How do Silk, Arkady and Samuel’s different talents help the group succeed?

Right and wrong: Can stealing ever be justified, and does the gang’s reason for stealing change your view?

Family and home: Why does Vita care so deeply about restoring her grandfather’s home, and what can a place mean to a family?

Courage and difference: How does the story show that people’s unusual qualities or difficulties can also become strengths?