The Thief Lord

Summary

The book "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke tells the story of two orphaned brothers, Bo and Prosper, who flee to Venice to avoid being separated after their mother's death. In Venice, they encounter a mysterious teenager named Scipio, who leads a gang of children involved in petty theft. Scipio becomes their protector and mentor. However, the brothers soon find themselves drawn into dangerous adventures involving a magical carousel that can alter a person's age. The story is filled with unexpected twists, friendship, betrayal, and magic, exploring themes of family, freedom, and growing up.