Mark of the Thief

Reviewed by: Heidi Whelan - McArthur Library, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 14, 2015

Review

Mark of the Thief is a amazing blend of adventure, magic, and bravery. Nic, a slave boy from Rome finds a magic talisman and tries to use it to secure his family's freedom. Instead, powerful men try to use him for their own nefarious purposes. While Nic is the main focus of the book, there is also a strong female character. While the story moves quickly, there is so much detail and rich character development that it is hard to put down. This book is a must for any middle-school library. Readers who love a series will be pleased to know that this is just the first book in the Mark of the Thief series.

Overall Book Score: excellent