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"The Thief Lord"-- Cornelia Funke

In an earlier book by "Inkheart" writer Cornelia Funke, two orphaned brothers who refuse to be separated, escape to hide out on the streets of Venice. They eventually join up with other runaways and orphans who run with the "Thief Lord", a 12 year old boy named Scipio, all of whom live in an abandoned run down theater. Scipio steals from the wealthy to keep his gang clothed and fed. When a pawn shop owner asks him to steal a wooden ring that will complete an old carousel, that's when the plot becomes interesting. Like "Inkheart" I found the pace to be slow, though the story is very well written. But my interest didn't really peak until the end, when they learned the true nature of the carousel, and the magic that it holds. I'm not sure the book will hold interest for children younger than 12, as it is longer and slow. It may be because the book was actually translated from German, or perhaps I found it too descriptive (she carefully and fully paints the underworld of Venice the children live in)...I'm not sure. But I did like the ending to the book, and it is an enjoyable story.

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"Julie and Romeo" by Jeanne Ray

Julie and Romeo are both florists, though rivals for many years without really knowing why. The rivalry was so intense, that when their children were teenagers, Julie and Romeo respectively sabotaged their budding relationship. But now that they are in their sixties, Julie is divorced and Romeo a widower. When they meet at a seminar, they immediately hit it off and want to begin to date. When their grown children discover their secret relationship, they go to hilarious lengths to get them apart.

Obviously, and lovingly, based on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", Jeanne Ray provides a fun and entertaining read with a much happier ending. This book will leave you wanting more (there is a sequel I haven't read called "Julie and Romeo Get Lucky"), and all the talk of flowers will leave you wishing you owned your own florist shop. But, seeing how most of us don't, you can buy flowers at a great deal from www.dotflowers.com. They offer excellent quality and a quick delivery time.
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"Peter and the Starcatchers" by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

Well, now that you've read "Capt. Hook" and know the story of how the titular character became so, you now have the chance to read the story of how an orphan named Peter becomes the Pan we know today. Dave Barry (the columnist/author) along with Ridley Pearson ("The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer") have created a great adventure called "Peter and the Starcatchers".

Peter's story begins, not surprisingly, in London. Peter and his band of ragtag orphan boys end up aboard a pirate ship where a mysterious trunk is said to house a wonderful treasure and where a young girl named Molly guards it with her life from those who would use the treasure for their own nefarious ends. The treasure becomes hunted by "Black Stache" (a familiar figure) and Peter begins to realize that there are things more important than mischief and fun. This book was great and moved very quickly. Barry's Peter is a different boy than we know of Disney fame, but you'll find this character easier to relate to, and much more likeable. I can't wait to read its sequel, "Peter and the Shadow Thieves", which just came out, and the third book (which has no release date yet).
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