Jude Watson

When Alfie McQuinn, the notorious jewel thief, is killed on a job, his last words to his son, March, are to "find jewels" and this instruction leads the boy to Jules, the twin sister he never knew he had--and the perfect partner to carry on the family business.

How to Steal a Fortune

Loot

Melissa Palmer

Book #97 Read in 2014
Loot by Jude Watson (YA)

March is the son of Alfie, a jewelry thief. After Alfie's death, March finds his estranged sister Jules and the two try to steal a complete set of seven moonstones to get enough money to live independently. But they need to outwit other jewelry thieves who are after the same prize. They hope they can do so, with the help of fellow "at-risk" teenagers Darius and Izzy. 

This book was a good, quick read. It would definitely keep the interest of both boy and girl readers, from the upper elementary grades, to middle school grades, to even reluctant readers in high school. The plot was full of action; the characters were interesting. I enjoyed it.

I received a copy of this book from the Amazon Vine program in exchange for a honest review.

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"LOOT hits the jackpot." -- Rick Riordan, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author On a foggy night in Amsterdam, a man falls from a rooftop to the wet pavement below. It's Alfie McQuinn, the notorious cat burglar, and he's dying. As sirens wail in the distance, Alfie manages to get out two last words to his young son, March: "Find jewels." But March learns that his father is not talking about a stash of loot. He's talking about Jules, the twin sister March never knew he had. No sooner than the two find each other, they're picked up by the police and sent to the world's worst orphanage. It's not prison, but it feels like it. March and Jules have no intention of staying put. They know their father's business inside and out, and they're tired of being pushed around. Just one good heist, and they'll live the life of riches and freedom most kids only dream about. Watch out! There are wild kids on the loose and a crime spree coming . . .

Lynn Braden

Loot is a fast paced heist book with charm and suspense. March and his father are con artists and thieves. March's father is killed at the beginning of the book during a heist, but leaves March enough clues to lead him to a treasure that will set him up for life. Along the way, March ends up in a group home, makes new friends, and finds a sister he didn't know he had. The suspense comes when March and his friends start to go after the seven "moonstones" that may have the ability to predict the future. Lots of people want those stones including an eccentric millionaire, an unscrupulous thief, and a crooked cop. 

This story is a high stakes adventure with thrills and twists throughout. A good book for a quick, enjoyable read.

Loot How to Steal a Fortune

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