Hijinks, heists, and high-octane action abound in Jude Watson's new middle grade blockbuster.
On a foggy night in Amsterdam, a man falls from a rooftop to the wet pavement below. It's Archibald McQuinn, the notorious cat burglar, and he's dying. As sirens wail in the distance, Archie manages to get out two last words to his young son, March: "Find jewels."
But March learns that his father is not talking about hidden loot. He's talking about Jules, the twin sister March never knew he had. No sooner do the two find each other than they are picked up by the police and sent to the world's worst orphanage. It's not hard time, but it feels like it.
March and Jules have no intention of staying put. They know their father's business inside and out, and they're tired of being pushed around. Just one good heist, and they'll live the life of riches and freedom that most kids only dream about.
Hold on to your pearls, because this summer, the world's youngest criminal masterminds are coming for you.
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“With well-developed supporting characters and two likable protagonists,
Watson has delivered an exciting, clever, middle-grade mystery. Although her
treatment of death and abandonment sometimes feel a bit too lighthearted, it is
in keeping with the fanciful feel of the rest of the story. Throughout, the
characters develop organically, and Watson doesn’t shy away from real-world
consequences. This helps give the book a real sense of urgency during each of
the movie-quality action scenes, which makes it a perfect fit for fans of
Stuart Gibbs’ Belly Up or Gordon
Korman’s Swindle.”
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School Library Journal