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Welcome to the tyrannical city of Jewel, where impatience is a sin and boldness is a crime. Goldie Roth has lived in Jewel all her life. Like every child in the city, she wears a silver guardchain and is forced to obey the dreaded Blessed Guardians. She has never done anything by herself and won’t be allowed out on the streets unchained until Separation Day. When Separation Day is canceled, Goldie, who has always been both impatient and bold, runs away, risking not only her own life but also the lives of those she has left behind. In the chaos that follows, she is lured to the mysterious Museum of Dunt, where she meets the boy Toadspit and discovers terrible secrets. Only the cunning mind of a thief can understand the museum’s strange, shifting rooms. Fortunately, Goldie has a talent for thieving. Which is just as well, because the leader of the Blessed Guardians has his own plans for the museum—plans that threaten the lives of everyone Goldie loves. And it will take a daring thief to stop him. . . . Museum of Thieves is a thrilling tale of destiny and danger, and of a courageous girl who has never been allowed to grow up—until now.
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"I really enjoyed this book . I love fantasies that have lessons I can apply to real life. From the story of little Goldie in the city of Jewel, I learn the danger of a community trying to play it too safe with their children, and the value of listening to that little voice in the back of your head."
— Cathy (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Goldie’s life in the tyranically-run city of Jewel is brimming with outlandish misery…The over-the-top misery in Museum of Thieves serves as the launchpad for a series of improbable and magical adventures. Those adventures, which take place in a museum of chameleonic proportions, are voiced with verve and heightened characterization by narrator Claudia Black. The mystery in this book, bolstered by Black’s brassy commitment to make the twists as enthralling as possible, will intrigue listeners of all ages.”
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“Claudia Black conveys the action and danger that develop as the sly Fugleman makes further attempts to take over the city. Stubborn and brave, Goldie must band together with another runaway and the museum’s three wise Keepers, all voiced distinctly and humorously by Black, to save her city. Listeners will be captivated by Goldie’s evolution from downtrodden child to animated heroine. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
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" This is a good little book. Interesting and imaginative. Once I started reading it every time I set the book down, I couldn't wait to pick it back up again. "
— Trine, 1/14/2014 -
" Well, I listened all the way to the end, but I don't know -- it didn't really engage me. I found the behavior of too many of the characters to be unrealistic and inconsistent, and I didn't like the good-guy, bad-guy set up. There were no shades of gray. It's a kids' book, I hear you say. Yes, and so is The Amulet of Samarkand, and Wishing for Tomorrow, and Jacqueline Woodson's Feathers. Good writing for children includes room for ambiguity. "
— Lindi, 12/12/2013 -
" it took me a long time to let me think what its about, because its very deep english!but its cool!(ps, i will never live in a city like that!) "
— Natasha, 11/25/2013 -
" A fun adventure story with lots of great characters set on an interesting premise: a world where generations of parents have weakened the race by overprotecting their kids. I highly recommend it for an enjoyable, engaging read. "
— Chelsea, 11/4/2013 -
" I was a bit disappointed that the museum couldn't protect itself more. "
— Rachel, 10/30/2013 -
" Amazingly written and in a world that may turn out to be modern societies future. Goldie is the girl every girl wants to be. "
— Erin., 10/13/2013 -
" started slow but then picked up. "
— Lisa, 8/13/2013 -
" oh my gosh this is the best book i have ever discovered! I loved every minute of it and now i'm on the second one and just love it already! "
— Sydney, 6/17/2013 -
" Great new series! The themes of overprotecting children and what happens to over-coddled kids is quite funny. . . "
— Ann, 5/29/2013 -
" If you liked this book, you might also enjoy Un Lun Dun or The City of Ember. "
— Ticklish, 5/17/2013 -
" First book in a new series-will definitely be reading book two. "
— Jennifer, 5/7/2013 -
" I loved this book, loved the mystery in the museum! Can't wait to read the next one! "
— Courtney, 11/4/2012 -
" it was really good. i think that, that could happen if parents get to protective. "
— Jeeves, 5/5/2012 -
" I loved this childrens book. It is fun, exciting and teaches a great lesson. I will definitely contine reading the trilogy. "
— Rebecca, 12/12/2011 -
" This was a very good novel! I loved the setting and I thought it worked really well with the characters. The characters are very easy to understand and are very likable (accept for a few). Over all, this was a very good book. Except for the fact that the main character's name was Goldie... "
— Siena, 5/20/2011 -
" It is so good!! The main character is Goldie!! And she is so tired of being tied, the bless guardians and THE PUNISHMENT CHAINS<br/>READ IT!!!!<br/>Sara? "
— NewFranklin, 5/15/2011 -
" I enjoyed this clean, interesting book. It was a quick read - listened to it in the car while traveling with the kids. I liked the characters. Excited to see what happens nex. "
— Miriam, 5/6/2011 -
" AMAZING audio book. Fantasy. Story was good but not great. "
— Julie, 5/1/2011 -
" After a yawner of a start, finished with a great ending. Lots of world building. "I absolutely loved it, Mom. You HAVE TO read this," said my 10-year-old dd. It wasn't bad, but it brought home the fact that I don't enjoy middle-grade novels as much as YA novels. "
— Alisa, 4/10/2011 -
" Excellent book and beginning of trilogy. Thought-provoking and a good story. Fun! "
— Mary, 4/9/2011 -
" Another book written last year that I have to wait for the sequel! It was pretty intriguing. A little bit of a WWII allegory, but also unique "
— Heidi, 4/8/2011 -
" Slow to start bit had the potential to get better as the series continues. "
— Lalaknits, 3/31/2011 -
" To me, it was reminiscent of Pullman's His Dark Materials. Really enjoyed - great character development, good moving plot. I listened to this, and the audio version was spectacular. "
— Michelle, 3/28/2011 -
" One of a dozen new chapter books coming to the elementary library for the second half of the year. A fun sci-fi/fantasy mix. "
— Brynn, 3/7/2011 -
" It was a clean, interesting read. Involves a girl and boy as main characters, so anyone should find it interesting. It was a quick read, nothing astounding about it, but definitely imaginative. "
— Kristie, 2/27/2011
About Lian Tanner
Lian Tanner is a children’s author and playwright. She has worked as a teacher in Australia and Papua New Guinea, as well as a tourist bus driver, a freelance journalist, a juggler, a community arts worker, an editor, and a professional actor. It took her a while to realize that all of these jobs were really just preparation for being a writer. Nowadays she lives by the beach in southern Tasmania, with a small tabby cat and lots of friendly neighborhood dogs.