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brandypainter's review against another edition
3.0
This book has kid appeal for sure, but its not a personal favorite.
ghutter05's review against another edition
4.0
I had to pick this up and give it a try, since it's suddenly so popular at the library with middle grade boys who are reluctant readers. And it's pretty good. Fast-paced and over-the-top, but not in a farcical way. And it's nicely balanced by a healthy dose of real-life emotions among the kids.
lavoiture's review against another edition
4.0
Super fun book for kids. If this isn't made into a Disney movie, then somebody is missing out on a money-making opportunity.
jbolwerk8's review against another edition
4.0
I love mysteries, and while this was middle grade, I didn't feel like it was too immature at all. The character dynamics were interesting, and I liked that this story had a clearly defined plot (unlike some recent reads of mine). Super cute, and I can't wait to read the second in the series now, Sting!
greenvillemelissa's review against another edition
5.0
Book #97 Read in 2014
Loot by Jude Watson (YA)
March is the son of Alfie, a jewelry thief. After Alfie's death, March finds his estranged sister Jules and the two try to steal a complete set of seven moonstones to get enough money to live independently. But they need to outwit other jewelry thieves who are after the same prize. They hope they can do so, with the help of fellow "at-risk" teenagers Darius and Izzy.
This book was a good, quick read. It would definitely keep the interest of both boy and girl readers, from the upper elementary grades, to middle school grades, to even reluctant readers in high school. The plot was full of action; the characters were interesting. I enjoyed it.
I received a copy of this book from the Amazon Vine program in exchange for a honest review.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
Loot by Jude Watson (YA)
March is the son of Alfie, a jewelry thief. After Alfie's death, March finds his estranged sister Jules and the two try to steal a complete set of seven moonstones to get enough money to live independently. But they need to outwit other jewelry thieves who are after the same prize. They hope they can do so, with the help of fellow "at-risk" teenagers Darius and Izzy.
This book was a good, quick read. It would definitely keep the interest of both boy and girl readers, from the upper elementary grades, to middle school grades, to even reluctant readers in high school. The plot was full of action; the characters were interesting. I enjoyed it.
I received a copy of this book from the Amazon Vine program in exchange for a honest review.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
booksnorkel's review against another edition
3.0
A fun light caper that had some twists that were fun and a mystical element that I thought played out nice. If this becomes a series I hope that the author will continue with the magical theme. Following the story of a boy, March, whose father just died in front of him he discovers he has a twin sister, Jules, and they are being deported back to America to live out their days in the foster care system. It is apparent that they both have their secrets, and that it’s hard to find yourself with a family member that you never knew you had. With the help of two other kids who have some skills and on top of March’s know how of stealing (learned from his cat burglar father) and Jules, who is trained in gymnastics, parkour, and acrobatics. This foursome is tasked to find the jewels that killed March and Jules mother, and led to the death of their father. They have to con, steal, and evade to find them all, and there is still the prophesy concerning their deaths that they have to figure out before it’s too late. Fun and fast this is one of those books that kids who like action and heist movies will be excited to read. For girls and boys fourth grade on up looking for action adventure with no romance.
epagelhogan's review against another edition
4.0
Fun - but seriously? Hinging a heist on people watching the NCAA basketball finals in JUNE???
Come on.
How do you make this a key part of the timing of the story and not know it's MARCH MADNESS?!?!?
Come on.
How do you make this a key part of the timing of the story and not know it's MARCH MADNESS?!?!?
droar's review against another edition
4.0
A fun heist novel. Tweens team up to steal cursed jewels and all that good stuff. Betrayal, Murder, and Circus People! I'm sure it will make an excellent movie one of these days.