The Pearl Thief($10.99Value)

Description

Don’t miss Elizabeth Wein’s stunning new novel,  Stateless Before Verity . . . there was Julie. When fifteen-year-old Julia Beaufort-Stuart wakes up in the hospital, she knows the lazy summer break she'd imagined won't be exactly what she anticipated. And once she returns to her grandfather's estate, a bit banged up but alive, she begins to realize that her injury might not have been an accident. One of her family's employees is missing, and he disappeared on the very same day she landed in the hospital. Desperate to figure out what happened, she befriends Euan McEwen, the Scottish Traveler boy who found her when she was injured, and his standoffish sister, Ellen. As Julie grows closer to this family, she witnesses firsthand some of the prejudices they've grown used to-a stark contrast to her own upbringing-and finds herself exploring thrilling new experiences that have nothing to do with a missing-person investigation. Her memory of that day returns to her in pieces, and when a body is discovered, her new friends are caught in the crosshairs of long-held biases about Travelers. Julie must get to the bottom of the mystery in order to keep them from being framed for the crime. This exhilarating coming-of-age story, a prequel to the Printz Honor Book Code Name Verity , returns to a beloved character just before she first takes flight. PRAISE FOR BLACK DOVE, WHITE RAVEN * "Wein does again what she did so beautifully in Code Name Verity (2012) and Rose Under Fire (2013): She plaits together the historical record, her passion for flying and ferociously vivid characters to create a heartbreaking adventure that grounds readers in the moment even as geopolitical complexity threatens to knock them off their feet. . . . Unforgettable."-- Kirkus Reviews , starred review PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY * "If you pick up this book, it will be some time before you put your dog-eared, tear-stained copy back down."-- Booklist , starred review PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY *"[A] taut, riveting thriller. Readers will be left gasping for the finish, desperate to know how it ends."-- School Library Journal , starred review PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY *"A riveting and often brutal tale of WWII action and espionage with a powerful friendship at its core. [an] expertly crafted adventure."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY *"This novel positively soars."-- The Horn Book , starred review PRAISE FOR ROSE UNDER FIRE * "[A]lthough the story's action follows [ Code Name Verity ]'s, it has its own, equally incandescent integrity. Rich in detail, from the small kindnesses of fellow prisoners to harrowing scenes of escape and the Nazi Doctors' Trial in Nuremburg, at the core of this novel is the resilience of human nature and the power of friendship and hope."-- Kirkus Reviews , starred review PRAISE FOR ROSE UNDER FIRE * "Readers will connect with Rose and be moved by her struggle to go forward, find her wings again, and fly."-- School Library Journal , starred review PRAISE FOR ROSE UNDER FIRE * "Wein excels at weaving research seamlessly into narrative and has crafted another indelible story about friendship borne out of unimaginable adversity."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "A finely crafted book that brings one girl's coming-of-age story to life"-- Booklist , starred review * "A must for Verity fans and a good read for those who enjoy mystery with a touch of romance."-- School Library Journal , starred review * "Another ripping yarn from a brilliant author."-- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Each thread of this novel is exquisitely woven"-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "The rich details of the prewar time period, the intriguing history of Scottish river pearls, and the glimpse into the social dynamics between Scottish Travellers and the landed gentry of Scotland make for fascinating reading, but the real treat is reading another chapter in the story of Julie. Give this to fans of the first book, as well as historical fiction buffs."-- VOYA PRAISE FOR BLACK DOVE, WHITE RAVEN * "Highly recommended for all libraries, especially where her previous titles have flown off the shelves."-- School Library Journal , starred review PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY Accolades 2013 Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book2013 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Top Ten2013 Edgar Award Winner New York Times best seller New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2012 Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2012 Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2012 School Library Journal 's Best Books of the Year 2012 The Horn Book Magazine 's Best Books of 2012 Booklist Books for Youth Editors' Choice: 2012 Library Journal 's Best YA Books for AdultsBookPage Best Children's Books of 2012 The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbons 2012Chicago Public Library Best of the Best 2012Young Adult Novels You'll Never Outgrow --part of National Public Radio