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Mark of the Thief
Mark of the Thief
Reviewed by: Heidi Whelan - McArthur Library, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: October 14, 2015
Review
Mark of the Thief is a amazing blend of adventure, magic, and bravery. Nic, a slave boy from Rome finds a magic talisman and tries to use it to secure his family's freedom. Instead, powerful men try to use him for their own nefarious purposes. While Nic is the main focus of the book, there is also a strong female character. While the story moves quickly, there is so much detail and rich character development that it is hard to put down. This book is a must for any middle-school library. Readers who love a series will be pleased to know that this is just the first book in the Mark of the Thief series.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Nielsen, Jennifer A.
Illustrator: ,
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: adventure,fantasy,romance
Audience: grades 4-6,grades 7-9
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780545561549
Price: 17.99