FICTION

Story Thieves

by James RILEY
400p. (Story Thieves: Bk. 1). S. & S./Aladdin. Jan. 2015. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781481409193; ebk. $10.99. ISBN 9781481409216.
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Gr 4–6—When Owen sees Bethany climb out of a book, he learns that she is half fictional and is searching for her missing father. While Owen sympathizes, he also immediately sees the possibilities for fame, fortune, and glory. Owen's real life is boring, his mother works too much, his teacher gives him stupid assignments, and his classmates don't get him at all. If Bethany would just take him into the new Kiel Gnomenfoot book, he'd save the day and be a hero. When Owen sneaks into the story and sets in motion a series of really terrible events, he realizes he wasn't ready for fame and glory. Owen learns a lot about how to be a true friend and what courage really is in this fast-paced, action-packed tale. A fun book for fans who enjoyed Riley's "Half Upon a Time" (Aladdin) series.—Terry Ann Lawler, Burton Barr Library, Phoenix, AZ
Everything bores Owen until Bethany, a half-human/half–fictional character searching for her lost father, brings Owen into his favorite book. The plan soon backfires and the children find themselves fighting to save both the book world and the human one. With its quick-paced plot, sharp characters, and funny dialogue, Story Thieves opens an enjoyable new fantasy-adventure series.
Reviewed by Terry Ann Lawler , Nov 01, 2014

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