Pilfer Academy by Lauren Magaziner

George has just been kidnapped by men in an ice cream truck.  They take him to Pilfer Academy -- the premiere school for training master thieves.

George excels at Pilfer Academy.  He had always gotten into trouble before for his sneaking, cons, thievery, and mischief.  Now he gets all As in those exact subjects.  He loves the school.

Then he goes on his mid-term and discovers that he's too nice to be a thief.
But what can he do?  Nobody ever leaves Pilfer Academy!



This was a wonderful story of a mischievious kid who learns that he is not as bad as he always thought he was.  The characters are hilariously wacky.  The plot is unbelievably fun.  This is a great story for both boys and girls.

Pathfinder by Angie Sage

Alice Todhunter Moon's life has been horrible since her father went missing.  She lives with her horrid Aunt Mitsa who seems to hate her.  Then one night, Aunt Mitsa sends the garmin after her.  This sets Tod on the path to adventure -- rescuing her kidnapped friend, discovering magic, and trying to stop an evil sorcerer.

This is the first book in the Septimus Heap sequel series - the Todhunter Moon series.  It is a great introduction to the new characters that will star in the series while also revisiting favorite characters from the Septimus Heap series.  This is a great fantasy, adventure series for all kids.