{"product_id":"the-thief-lord-1","title":"The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-id=\"xwnue1-no8vqx-1g2yzx-cfhp89\" data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"140\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"36\"\u003eThe Thief Lord\u003c\/em\u003e by Cornelia Funke is an enchanting children’s novel set in the magical city of Venice. The story follows two orphaned brothers, \u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eProsper\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eBo\u003c\/strong\u003e, who run away from their aunt and uncle and find refuge with a group of street children led by a mysterious boy called the \u003cstrong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eThief Lord\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Thief Lord, whose real name is \u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eScipio\u003c\/strong\u003e, claims to be a master thief, but his secret life is not what it seems. When the group is hired to steal a mysterious wooden wing connected to a magical merry-go-round that can change a person’s age, their adventure takes a fantastical turn. The novel beautifully blends mystery, fantasy, and friendship while exploring themes of family, identity, and belonging. Funke’s vivid descriptions and atmospheric storytelling make Venice come alive as a place of wonder and secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1627\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCornelia Funke\u003c\/strong\u003e is a German author and illustrator celebrated for her imaginative fantasy novels for children and young adults. Born in 1958 in Dorsten, Germany, she began her career as a social worker and illustrator before turning to writing. Funke gained international fame with \u003cem data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eThe Thief Lord\u003c\/em\u003e and her bestselling \u003cem data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eInkheart\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy, both of which have been translated into numerous languages and adapted for film. Her works are known for their rich imagination, emotional depth, and strong, relatable characters who often find courage through friendship and adventure. Often called “the German J.K. Rowling,” Funke continues to inspire readers worldwide with her timeless stories that celebrate creativity, bravery, and the power of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"globalStoreInfoBullets\" data-csa-c-id=\"x1fdxf-o3whyd-o0kjde-c63f6w\" data-cel-widget=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"edpIngress_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"edpIngress\" data-csa-c-id=\"d8havu-7ptvlr-n7ql75-llhdkm\" data-cel-widget=\"edpIngress_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"richProductInformation_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"richProductInformation\" data-csa-c-id=\"5nkil2-68921t-gxmdtr-9itbma\" data-cel-widget=\"richProductInformation_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rich_product_information\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-none celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"ho4rel-naakkb-55pkhp-8m1ygu\" data-cel-widget=\"rich_product_information\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45224196112570,"sku":"31T1ICM4H-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/1_644c8be7-1fd8-4ddd-baac-e958ef0e8d0a.jpg?v=1760177112","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-thief-lord-1","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}