Thieves of Weirdwood
A William Shivering Tale
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4.8 • 4 Ratings
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
Embark on a thrilling adventure where the line between reality and imagination blurs in Thieves of Weirdwood, the captivating first installment of William Shivering and Newbery Honor-winning author Christian McKay Heidicker's brand-new fantasy series. With stunning illustrations by Anna Earley, this action-packed tale will delight fans of Keeper of the Lost Cities, Aru Shah, and Nevermoor.
Twelve-year-old thieves Arthur and Wally are determined to steal their way up the ranks of the notorious Black Feathers gang. With loan sharks chasing after Arthur's father and Wally's brother's hospital bill due, they're in desperate need of serious cash. Fast.
When Arthur spots wealthy strangers exiting a seemingly deserted mansion, he smells an opportunity for a big score. Little do the boys realize, they've stumbled upon Weirdwood Manor, the headquarters of a magical order who protect the Balance between the Real and Imaginary worlds. As Kingsport is besieged by nightmarish creatures, it falls to this unlikely pair of thieves to save their city.
Filled with giant tentacle monsters and heroes literally ripped from the pages of adventure stories, Thieves of Weirdwood is an imagination-bending journey that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Eoin Colfer, creator of Artemis Fowl, hails it as "Startling, original and epic," while Shannon Messenger, New York Times bestselling author of Keeper of the Lost Cities, calls it "An imaginative, page-turning adventure."
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
When two 12-year-old thieves attempt to rob a spooky, deserted mansion in hopes of landing treasure, they instead stumble into a magical adventure. Aspiring con man Arthur Bentonwants to pay off his father's debts, while lockpick and pickpocket Wally Cooper must settle medical bills for his brother, who has been institutionalized due to "grand delusions about his role in a citywide conspiracy." But when the two break into Weirdwood Manor, they discover that it sits on the border between the mundane and Fae worlds, and its inhabitants are dedicated to protecting both realities. With supernatural threats leaking into their own world, courtesy of a Rift in the Veil and a powerful magical artifact, it's up to Arthur, Wally, and their new friends to thwart a mad scheme imperiling both Kingsport and Mirror Kingsport. With this rousing escapade, Heidicker (Scary Stories for Young Foxes) and narrator Shivering play with the power of belief and the impact of imagination as heroes face off against otherworldly threats and explore the lingering legacy of a notorious Gentleman Thief and his reclusive creator. Strong worldbuilding and great fun carry the story, and occasional illustrations by Early visualize the enchantment. Ages 8 12.
