Two orphaned brothers, Prosper, 12, and Bo, 5, come to Venice on the run from relatives who intend to separate them. A band of street kids, a mysterious Thief Lord, a nosy detective, and a magical carousel are all part of an enchanting story that combines mystery, adventure, and fantasy.

• Fiction
• Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2003 (Medal Winner)
• Age: Middle
• Format: Book
• ISBN: 9781903434703

Notes

Published by The Chicken House/Scholastic Publishing. Originally published in German in 2000 as "Herr der Diebe."