Gideon the Cutpurse: Being the First Part of the Gideon Trilogy Audiobook

" I really loved it! it was so fun to read and I often went to sleep thinking about it. I totally recommend it. "

" The ending was a cliffhanger which left me stunned and wanting more. Some parts i felt were a bit dry, but great historical refrences. "

" I must admit that I struggled through this one; I just couldn't convince myself to care about these characters enough. By the end, I was skimming for the most part, but I forged on, and I may even read the second in the trilogy. Time machines just seem so over and out, and here all the good anachronism stuff was just either missing or flat-out lame. If kids are going to go back in time, I want them to take their iPods and their Nintendos and get some cool reactions from the ancient locals or something. But that didn't really happen. Plus I didn't really buy the detective who let the scientists get away with withholding crucial information on a missing child case. Come on. But I think the plot of the next one might be more up my alley. We'll see. "

" It was a nice fun reading if your interested in time travel. I liked the characters, and how the author described London in the 1700's really good. I liked, but some parts were kinda of boring to get through. I recommend it. "

" This is a pretty good book for a young teen. It made me nostalgic for Connie Willis's Doomsday Book, though the only similarities are the time traveling. I loved that book. This one was light and entertaining and forgettable. I might have liked it more if I were 12. My favorite part of the book was the first chapter of the next book, included at the end. Guess I'll be reading it. "

" This turned out to be a "young adult" novel, but was great, and I will probably get the two others in the series as they are published. "

" First in my favorite series about time travel. "

" Another charming, time traveling, children's tale I loved as a kid and still love today. "

" Wasn't interested enough to finish reading. I think I made it to page 263 or something like that. "

" A fun and enjoyable kids book. "

" The time-travel element worked well in this novel, allowing for comparisons between the 18th and 21st centuries by the children, and fascinating facts about 18th-century life. Engaging characters, especially Gideon and the Tar Man. [04/09] "

" This is a first in a series and the story is based on an accidental time travel of 2 children. It was well written and the villians are especially interesting. Interesting premise and what would happen if history is messed with. "

" This is the same book retitled as "The Time Thief" the first in a trilogy "

" Re-read this one so I could continue in the series. I was glad I read it again. Looking forward to the next two in the series. "

" Historical fiction masquerading as fantasy. It was ok, but I didn't love it. I won't be reading the next one. I will say this, though--it's a great tale of friendship. I did like that. By the way, this was renamed. It's called The Time Travelers. "

" Okay. It's a kids' book. My disbelief was never quite suspended. The ending was expected. (Can't get everyone back in the right time and place when we have sequels planned, can we?) There are some memorable characters here. I liked the parson and Molly. Kate and Peter could be a little irritating. "

" Awesome book with a remarkable descriptions of a past. "

" I'm loving this book. A lot of fun and has a fast pace. I'm really enjoying the teen reads,they're simple and fun. Well rounded characters. "

" The book didn't grab me enough to want to read the next, but it was an okay story. "

" This is a great young adult book. "

" Started it, but never finished it. Just couldn't get interested. "

" I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH i read this book 6 times for extra effect but i think kate and peter should have at least remembered what they had been through together "

" While the book offer nothing really new in time travel story premises, this book manage to present a solid story, believable character and detailed setting. the pace of the story is a bit slow for me though. "

" I'm to the point that I'm dreading reading this book. It's not that it's bad. I just feel like I've read this same story a thousand times, plus it's slow and boring. I think it's time to return this to the library. "

" ok story. interested to see where it goes "

" This was actually very good. I just picked it up off the shelf and really enjoyed it. "

" We're going to go ahead a call this a bust as a read-aloud. We started it two different times and never finished it. Oh, well. I still loved it, even if the kids didn't. "

" The kids and I couldn't wait to get back in the car to listen to the audio version of this. It's the first in a trilogy. We hope the end won't disappoint, but so far this is a great trilogy. Go check it out of your library. Really. Now. "

" Very good but I wish I would have started the 2nd one right after this to keep the flow going "

" This whole series was great. It is meant for kids so there is nothing objectionable in it. It was very entertaining. "

" This book is the best of all three!:) "

" This book is the last in a trilogy that I've enjoyed more than any other youth fantasy I've read recently. It's well-written and the characters are fully developed. I'd recommend it to any good reader who likes adventure stories. "

" The final book in the trilogy was not a surprise ending, but it was artfully complicated. While reading the last chapters, one is led down the garden path of believing the end is obvious and the characters parts are written to carry on this ruse. Only afterward do you learn the real ending! "

" I enjoyed the ride until the ending. It was somewhat abrupt and Twilight Zonish, not disappointing, just not what I expected. A good trilogy nevertheless. "

" Ultimately, the series as a whole was fun to read. But sadly, my hopes for a non-cliche ending were shattered. "

" I really liked this series, but hated the ending. So, everything that happened in all three books never happened? Lame. "