The magic thief /
by Sarah Prineas ; illustrations by Antonio Javier Caparo.
- 1st ed.
- New York : HarperCollins, c2008.
- 419 p. : ill., map ; 19 cm.
- Magic thief ; bk. 1 .
- Prineas, Sarah. Magic thief ; bk. 1. .
Wilson's Children, July 2009 School Library Journal, June 2008 Booklist starred, May 2008 Horn Book Starred, January 2009 Book Links-starred, July 2008 Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, July 2008 Publisher's Weekly, June 2008 Kirkus Starred, May 2008 Horn Book, September 2008 Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2008
Conn's life is forever changed when he tries to pick the pocket of the wizard Nevery and instead gets a strong jolt of magic, but, instead of punishing the boy, Nevery takes Conn under his wing, teaches him magic, and enlists his help in finding the person responsible for stealing the city's dwindling magic supply.