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The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Thief about?

From Publishers WeeklyA king orders a young thief to carry out a near-impossible heist under threat of death. "In addition to its charismatic hero, this story possesses one of the most valuable treasures of all?a twinkling jewel of a surprise ending," said PW of this 1997 Newbery Honor book. Ages 10-14. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. From School Library JournalGrade 6 Up?Things are not what they seem in this story of wit, adventure, and philosophy. Gen, an accomplished thief incarcerated for stealing the king's seal, is dragged from his cell by the king's magus, who is on a quest. The prize is Hamiathes's Gift, said to be a creation of the gods that confers the right of rule on the wearer. During the quest, the magus and Gen take turns telling the youngest member of their party myths about the Eddisian god of thieves. Turner does a phenomenal job of creating real people to range through her well-plotted, evenly paced story. No one is entirely evil or completely perfect. Gen is totally human in his lack of discipline, seeming lack of heroism, and need for sleep and food. The magus makes the transition from smug, superior scholar to decent guy in a believable fashion.

Who reads The Thief?

Author

Megan Whalen Turner

Publisher

Paw Prints

Published

1996

Language

EN

ISBN

9780329089689

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction

Rating

3.51 / 5 (74 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13