Little Thieves :The astonishing fantasy fairytale retelling of The Goose Girl - Little Thieves
Little Thieves :The astonishing fantasy fairytale retelling of The Goose Girl - Little Thieves
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Published:
4 October, 2022
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Description
If you want me to chase you, I will chase you. If you want me to find you, I will find you. If you'll have me, I will choose you every time.
'Gorgeous prose, delicious magic' V.E. SCHWAB
'A wild, adventurous romp' HAFSAH FAIZAL
'Fantasy fans will love this' HEAT
A scrappy maid must outsmart both palace nobles and gods in this laugh-out-loud, lush and lively young adult fantasy retelling of The Goose Girl.
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful, kind princess, and her wicked maid.
One day, the wicked maid stole the princess's face, and with it her name, her betrothed - everything. The princess had to toil away as a servant, while her maid lived like a queen.
When the maid was caught, she died for her crimes, and the princess lived happily ever after . . . or that is how the story has been told.
Now, it's time to hear the other side of the story . . .
Tropes
Slow-burn romance ❤️🔥
LGBTQIA+ rep 🏳️🌈
Heist 💰
Magic ✨
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More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781529381733 |
| ISBN10 | 1529381738 |
| Number Of Pages | 512 |
| Item Weight | 360 g |
| Product Dimensions | 130 x 196 x 36 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Gorgeous prose, delicious magic * VE Schwab, author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue *
A wild, adventurous romp that will leave you breathless at every turn. Expect sharp edges balanced with delightful humor and good fun - but I'll warn you: Vanja will steal your heart * Hafsah Faizal, New York Times-bestselling and award-winning author of We Hunt the Flame *
Margaret Owen has done it again, yanking me between surety and nail-biting anticipation the whole way * Brittney Morris, bestselling Author of Slay *
With Six of Crows and The Cruel Prince as readalikes, this will find an audience anywhere there are fantasy fans. Highly recommended and not to be missed
* School Library Journal, starred review *A lush and lively adventure replete with romance, revenge, and robbery * Kirkus, starred review *
Owen flips the tale of the Goose Girl on its head for a breathlessly inventive, never-a-dull-moment adventure of found family and second (or fourth or fifth) chances. If you're not careful, it'll steal your heart, too * Booklist, Starred Review *
Masterpiece of storytelling... This is YA fantasy at its very best * Armadillo Magazine *
Little Thieves really does have all the elements for a truly memorable fantasy fable. It's a book for anyone who loves classic fairytale retellings with hear-stealing characters and a thrilling cat-and-mouse adventure at its heart * Culturefly *
Margaret Owen has written my favourite fantasy novel of 2021. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys fairy tales, murder mysteries, heists and clever twists * Reach Plc Regional *
Fantasy fans will love this YA reimagining of Brothers Grimm classic Goose Girl * Heat Magazine *
This book spools out a plot you think you've seen before but then delights in gleefully wrong-footing you. A perfectly delightful Picasso ... will leave you chock-full of joy * SFX *
A great read for this time of year with curses and a range of terrifying creatures to keep you spooked to the end * Reach Plc (BirminghamLive) *
A sparky and irreverent reimagining of Goose Girl, the German fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, Little Thieves is rich with detail and zippy dialogue... I wasn't prepared for quite how much I loved this book * Culturefly - Best Books of 2021 *
Margaret Owen has clearly thrown all her ideas at the wall to see what sticks and, amazingly, not only have they stuck but they've formed a Picasso * SFX *
Thrilling and laced with frightening magic and irreverent humour * Metro *
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Author's Bio
Margaret Owen was born and raised at the end of the Oregon Trail, and now lives and writes in Seattle while negotiating a long-term hostage situation with her two monstrous cats. In her free time, she enjoys exploring ill-advised travel destinations, drawing a lot of nonsense, and raising money for social justice nonprofits.