Jim Morgan and the King of Thieves edition by James Matlack Raney Children eBooks
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A gypsy curse…
A shadow pirate…
An ancient treasure…
An adventure beyond mystery and magic!
Eleven year-old Jim Morgan once had a home, a life of comfort, and a future full of promise. But all that changed the night his father was murdered.
Now Jim is on the run from his father’s enemies, a wicked count and his vengeful son, and at the same time, trying to decipher the secret to the last mystery his father left him – the hidden location of an ancient treasure.
But standing in Jim’s way is an army of pickpockets, led by a master criminal, known only as the King of Thieves, and around every corner, Jim finds dangerous foes, new allies, and more magic than he ever knew existed.
If Jim can survive, he may discover a hero hidden within himself, and a destiny beyond his wildest dreams…
Jim Morgan and the King of Thieves edition by James Matlack Raney Children eBooks
James Morgan, a young boy with a dreaming, adventurous heart, has his world flipped upside down when his father leaves without explanation on a five-year expedition. Six-year-old James is left in the care of his aunt, who does what many caretakers do and molds him into a smaller version of herself. Sadly, Aunt Margarita is a self-absorbed old snoot who speaks to servants as if they are something icky on the bottom of her shoe. James learns from her example and becomes one hell of a self-important eleven-year-old. When his father returns, amid rumors of a vast pirate fortune, trouble arises, and James must flee for his life as everyone attempts to get their hands on his father's treasure. Left with nothing for the first time in his life, James is left to fend for himself, making (and breaking) alliances as he learns about self-reliance, family, friends, and where his treasure actually lies.Jim Morgan and the King of Thieves is my kind of adventure story: action-packed, with hints of magic, mystery, humor, and heart. I loved watching Jim struggle, learn, and grow. I wanted to knock him off his pony at the beginning of the book, but by the end I was rooting for him to succeed. The rest of the book is filled with a supporting cast so wonderful that it's hard to choose a favorite, but I liked the Ratt brothers best of all. I feel like I should capitalize that, The Ratt Brothers, like the name of a comedy act, which they most certainly are. They made this book funnier than I expected it to be; they're what Fred and George Weasley would be, if there were three of them.
My son is a mere one year old, but I'm already reading everything through a new lens, constantly wondering, "Is this worth introducing to him? Is this the kind of literature I hope he'll be interested in?" Most of the time, I think a book is decent but not something that will stand the test of time. I love books, I really do, but now that I'm thinking in terms of timelessness, I'm a much harsher critic. This book, though? This is a story that can endure. This is a story that I can't wait to read with my son, bit by bit, before he goes to bed. (And if he's anything like me, there will be many nights when he begs for just a little more story before it's time to sleep!)
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Jim Morgan and the King of Thieves edition by James Matlack Raney Children eBooks Reviews
An adventure and coming-of-age story suitable for middle school students and adults as well. Well written with interesting characters and a fast-paced storyline.
My son loved this book. I read to him every night before bed. Now we're reading the second one in the series. Nice writing and good editing. Better than most books in this genre. Thanks!
Excellent, fast read. Thoroughly enjoyed the book and heartily recommend it.
Looking forward to the next two books in the series
Delightful & intriguing on learning the lessons of integrity and self worth as well as the value of family & friendship. Characters are real. Anxious to read more of these escapades.
This story was great loved the adventure, characters and the writing! Good read for middle grade readers! Highly recommend it.
Loved the adventure and lessons that this book carried. It was written for a younger reader but I enjoyed it none they less. I like the way magic is entwined throughout the story. It enhances rather then becoming the focus of the story. It will keep your interest throughout. LOVE the way the characters are developed. The only thing I hated is that it was bound to end. You won't go wrong in selecting this book for you or your older child.
For me it was pretty close to 4 Stars, but for younger readers it would probably be more like 4 to 5 Stars. It has some magic, some intrigue, some danger and some comedy, so it should have something for everyone. The plot is predictable and a little juvenile in several places and it had a few typos but I liked it enough that I've started on book 2. We'll see how that one goes.
James Morgan, a young boy with a dreaming, adventurous heart, has his world flipped upside down when his father leaves without explanation on a five-year expedition. Six-year-old James is left in the care of his aunt, who does what many caretakers do and molds him into a smaller version of herself. Sadly, Aunt Margarita is a self-absorbed old snoot who speaks to servants as if they are something icky on the bottom of her shoe. James learns from her example and becomes one hell of a self-important eleven-year-old. When his father returns, amid rumors of a vast pirate fortune, trouble arises, and James must flee for his life as everyone attempts to get their hands on his father's treasure. Left with nothing for the first time in his life, James is left to fend for himself, making (and breaking) alliances as he learns about self-reliance, family, friends, and where his treasure actually lies.
Jim Morgan and the King of Thieves is my kind of adventure story action-packed, with hints of magic, mystery, humor, and heart. I loved watching Jim struggle, learn, and grow. I wanted to knock him off his pony at the beginning of the book, but by the end I was rooting for him to succeed. The rest of the book is filled with a supporting cast so wonderful that it's hard to choose a favorite, but I liked the Ratt brothers best of all. I feel like I should capitalize that, The Ratt Brothers, like the name of a comedy act, which they most certainly are. They made this book funnier than I expected it to be; they're what Fred and George Weasley would be, if there were three of them.
My son is a mere one year old, but I'm already reading everything through a new lens, constantly wondering, "Is this worth introducing to him? Is this the kind of literature I hope he'll be interested in?" Most of the time, I think a book is decent but not something that will stand the test of time. I love books, I really do, but now that I'm thinking in terms of timelessness, I'm a much harsher critic. This book, though? This is a story that can endure. This is a story that I can't wait to read with my son, bit by bit, before he goes to bed. (And if he's anything like me, there will be many nights when he begs for just a little more story before it's time to sleep!)
Note I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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