& S., 2011) or Gordon Korman's Swindle (Scholastic, 2009).

This helps give the book a real sense of urgency during each of the movie-quality action scenes, which makes it a perfect fit for fans of Stuart Gibbs's Belly Up (S. Throughout, the characters develop organically, and Watson doesn't shy away from real-world consequences. Although her treatment of death and abandonment sometimes feel a bit too lighthearted, it is in keeping with the fanciful feel of the rest of the story. Loot Series by Jude Watson Loot Series 2 primary works 2 total works Book 1 Loot by Jude Watson 3. With well-developed supporting characters and two likable protagonists, Watson has delivered an exciting, clever middle-grade mystery. Following a quick stint in a group home and armed only with street smarts and Alfie's clues, the twins and their friends set out to finish Alfie's last heist before Alfie's rivals do. That is, until he is reunited with his long-lost twin sister Jules, who has been traveling with their aunt's street performance group. So when his father, the notorious jewel thief Alfie McQuinn, falls to his death during a burglary, March is left completely alone. He has always felt as though something, or someone, was missing from his life. TO BAD CHILDREN EVERYWHERE CONTENTS TITLE PAGE DEDICATION EPIGRAPH BEFORE FROZEN MOONLIGHT 1 NOW POCKETFUL OF STONES 2 FLOATINGFALLING 3 WHERE IS THE BOY 4.

Gr 4–7-Twelve-year-old March McQuinn has lived a life that many kids can only dream about-world travel, no school, and exciting hijinks-but it comes at a cost.

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