Witchtown by Cory Putman Oakes

Macie and her mother travel from town to town stealing money from them before leaving.  They're never caught as Macie's mother casts a spell that erases them from everyone's memories.  But now they've arrived at Witchtown -- the last town they'll ever steal from as Macie's mother promises.  But can Macie really trust her mother?

The characters in the book are interesting due to their many secrets that are revealed slowly throughout the story.  Teens will enjoy this book of power, friendship, and family.

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.

Stop! Thief!

Stories of thievery are very exciting.  Whether a character who has to steal an object for survival or kids trying to stop a theft from taking place, these stories are thrilling.  Here are some great chapter books featuring thieves . . .

The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
Gen flaunts his ingenuity as a thief and relishes the adventure which takes him to a remote temple of the gods where he will attempt to steal a precious stone.

Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan Auxier
Raised to be a thief, blind orphan Peter Nimble, age ten, steals from a mysterious stranger three pairs of magical eyes, that lead him to a hidden island where he must decide to become a hero or resume his life of crime.

Clueless McGee by Jeff Mack
Through a series of letters to his father, a private investigator, fifth-grader PJ "Clueless" McGee tells of his efforts to discover who stole macaroni and cheese from the school cafeteria.

More Books About Thievery --

Atlantis Rising by T.A. Barron

Code of Silence by Tim Shoemaker

Framed by Gordon Korman

Highway Robbery by Kate Thompson

Madhattan Mystery by John J. Bonk

The Map to Everywhere by Carrie Ryan

Museum of Thieves by Lian Tanner

Ottoline and the Yellow Cat by Chris Riddell

Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief by Wendelin Van Draanen

The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke

Tracking Daddy Down by Marbeth Kelsey

The Vengekeep Prophecies by Brian Farrey