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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Series: Three Thieves


Cover art for THE CAPTIVE PRINCE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
by Scott Chantler, illustrated by Scott Chantler

"Nary a dull moment, nor even a slow one in this escapade's latest outing. (Graphic fantasy. 10-12)"
Three fugitives and a bookish young prince repeatedly rescue one another in the latest episode of this particularly adventuresome graphic-novel series. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE SIGN OF THE BLACK ROCK
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
by Scott Chantler, illustrated by Scott Chantler

"Readers should start with the first volume to get the characters' back stories, but here's an animated, breathlessly paced adventure that's just hitting its stride. (Graphic fantasy. 10-12)"
A heavy thunderstorm brings a motley trio of fugitive ex-circus performers, their armored pursuers and a band of smugglers together under the roof of a greedy innkeeper in this never-a-dull-moment sequel to Tower of Treasure (2010). Read full book review >
Cover art for TOWER OF TREASURE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2010
by Scott Chantler, illustrated by Scott Chantler

"Fast paced, cleanly illustrated, great fun. (Graphic fantasy. 10-12)"
In this lively opener to the Three Thieves series, young gymnast Dessa, searching for her kidnapped twin brother, joins two fellow circus performers in an attempted heist, a prison escape and a merry chase through and out of the fortress of Kingsbridge. Read full book review >