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★ "Likely to be the best children's book you'll read this year." -The Times Children's Book of the Week
★ "Rundell is the real deal, a writer of boundless gifts and extraordinary imaginative power whose novels will be read, cherished and reread long after most so-called "serious" novels are forgotten." -Observer
★ "Captivating ... Not only is [Rundell's] latest an irresistible journey, but every inch of it is a delight … At its heart the book is about courage, friendship and love." -Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week
★ "Rundell is an astonishing young talent and her books combine old-fashioned, edge-of-your-seat adventure with richly imagined characters... Read everything she writes." -Daily Mail
★ "With a gripping plot and unforgettable characters, Rundell's latest is another triumph." -Mail on Sunday Children's Book of the Month
★ "Purring mafiosi, breathtaking feats of nerve and a crackling sense of atmosphere throughout make this book a single-sitting treat, showcasing Rundell at the peak of her powers." -Guardian
★ "The Good Thieves is another suspenseful and beautifully written book that will delight Rundell fans." -Telegraph
★ "Captivating … A glorious heist ... Rundell's unbelievable twists and turns will have young readers, and any family members luck enough to be reading along, on the edge of their seats until the very last moment. -Scotsman
★ "A dazzling take on the traditional and timeless treasure hunt story, and an excellent read from one of today's most talented storytellers." -South China Morning Post / Young Post
★ "Full of tense moments and dramatic twists and turns, this is a great story of triumph over adversity and the value of trust, friendship and self-belief." -Booktrust
★ "Rundell has a gift for precise and beautiful descriptions ... as well as a generous-hearted sense of adventure and companionship." -Literary Review
★ "A new book from Katherine Rundell is always a treat, and this wonderful heist story is no exception. It's a thrilling adventure with a fierce and determined heroine." -The Week Junior
★ "A burning sense of injustice propels the latest book by the excellent, award-winning Katherine Rundell." -Observer New Review
★ "One of the most talented children's authors around." -Daily Express
★ "An inspiring story with loads of escapism." -Irish Examiner
★ "This is a standout children's adventure ... Rundell's writing is clear and lyrical, effortlessly conjuring up a diverse cast in a well-drawn milieu and putting together a thoroughly enjoyable read." -Crime Review
★ "A sparkling heist adventure told with wit and style." -The School Librarian
★ "A story of courage and love about a gang of children with circus skills who take on armed heavies to right a wrong ... It has delicious prose and a tear-jerking ending. -The Sunday Times Best Children's Books of the Year 2019
★ "This fast-paced, thrilling story has it all - a charismatic 1920s New York setting, a sensationally sinister villain, a determined, likeable heroine and feats of daring couched in engaging prose. -The Guardian Best Children's Books of 2019
★ "A pacy and satisfying tale written with the imaginative flair one has come to expect from this superb storyteller." -Country Life
★ "In this masterful children's adventure, a girl finds herself entangled in the criminal underworld of Prohibition-era New York." -The 50 best books of 2019, Daily Telegraph
The Good Thieves […] combines a galloping plot and beautiful writing in a book that will delight Rundell fans." -Irish Independent
★ "You can't really describe Katherine Rundell as a rising star any more, so fixed is she in the kid-lit firmament. Rundell flexed her historical thriller muscle in The Good Thieves which pitted a young British girl and an unlikely alliance of streetwise youngsters and circus performers against New York gangsters and crooked politicians: justice was served with relish." -The Observer New Review
