Title: Loot: How to Steal a Fortune
Author: Jude Watson
Publisher & Year of Publication: Scholastic, 2014
Genre: Fiction
Recommended Audience: Ages 8-12
Summary: The storyline begins with a jewelry heist. Father Alfred McQuin is a world famous jewel thief, and has recruited his son March who is assisting him in the robbery. As Alfred throws the cursed moonstone down to March, he accidently falls from the rootop to his death. His father gives March a few last words, one of which is to “Find Jules”. Thinking he meant jewels, March sets off but is eventually caught and sent to a foster home. There he discovers his twin sister, Jules. The sibling’s pair up with two others named Darius and Izzy and escape the foster. The gang tries to reverse the curse and collect all the moonstones before their thirteenth birthday.
Evaluation/Reflection: This book is very suspenseful and hard to put down. There is always a hook and the chapters are relatively short. An exciting and great read!
Memorable Literary Moment: The hook is in each chapter is what makes this so enjoyable and memorable.
Illustrations: None, just diamond themed book cover
Review: The separated twin children of a famous jewel thief are thrown together after his death. Following their father's mysterious clues, Jules and March devise a heist of their own, and along the way they build a relationship and learn to trust each other. Interesting secondary characters help develop the tension, and the action and intrigue are sure to please fans of thrillers. –Horn Book Guide Review
Promotion Idea: This book has an eye appealing cover and suspenseful plot. I would use this book in a summer reading or back to school themed bulletin board to entice patrons to come check new and selected books.
Acquisition: Public library, Scholastic book fair, or available on Amazon for $14.49 (hardcover).
Author: Jude Watson
Publisher & Year of Publication: Scholastic, 2014
Genre: Fiction
Recommended Audience: Ages 8-12
Summary: The storyline begins with a jewelry heist. Father Alfred McQuin is a world famous jewel thief, and has recruited his son March who is assisting him in the robbery. As Alfred throws the cursed moonstone down to March, he accidently falls from the rootop to his death. His father gives March a few last words, one of which is to “Find Jules”. Thinking he meant jewels, March sets off but is eventually caught and sent to a foster home. There he discovers his twin sister, Jules. The sibling’s pair up with two others named Darius and Izzy and escape the foster. The gang tries to reverse the curse and collect all the moonstones before their thirteenth birthday.
Evaluation/Reflection: This book is very suspenseful and hard to put down. There is always a hook and the chapters are relatively short. An exciting and great read!
Memorable Literary Moment: The hook is in each chapter is what makes this so enjoyable and memorable.
Illustrations: None, just diamond themed book cover
Review: The separated twin children of a famous jewel thief are thrown together after his death. Following their father's mysterious clues, Jules and March devise a heist of their own, and along the way they build a relationship and learn to trust each other. Interesting secondary characters help develop the tension, and the action and intrigue are sure to please fans of thrillers. –Horn Book Guide Review
Promotion Idea: This book has an eye appealing cover and suspenseful plot. I would use this book in a summer reading or back to school themed bulletin board to entice patrons to come check new and selected books.
Acquisition: Public library, Scholastic book fair, or available on Amazon for $14.49 (hardcover).