The Pearl Thief - Hardcover

Wein, Elizabeth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1484717163 ISBN 13: 9781484717165

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2017

Synopsis

Before Verity . . . there was Julie.
When fifteen-year-old Julia Beaufort-Stuart wakes up in the hospital, she knows the lazy summer break she'd imagined won't be exactly what she anticipated. And once she returns to her grandfather's estate, a bit banged up but alive, she begins to realize that her injury might not have been an accident. One of her family's employees is missing, and he disappeared on the very same day she landed in the hospital.
Desperate to figure out what happened, she befriends Euan McEwen, the Scottish Traveller boy who found her when she was injured, and his standoffish sister, Ellen. As Julie grows closer to this family, she witnesses firsthand some of the prejudices they've grown used to-a stark contrast to her own upbringing-and finds herself exploring thrilling new experiences that have nothing to do with a missing-person investigation.
Her memory of that day returns to her in pieces, and when a body is discovered, her new friends are caught in the crosshairs of long-held biases about Travellers. Julie must get to the bottom of the mystery in order to keep them from being framed for the crime.
This exhilarating coming-of-age story, a prequel to the Printz Honor Book Code Name Verity, returns to a beloved character just before she first takes flight.
Praise for The Pearl Thief
* "Each thread of this novel is exquisitely woven" -Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "Another ripping yarn from a brilliant author." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "A finely crafted book that brings one girl's coming-of-age story to life" -Booklist, starred review
* "A must for Verity fans and a good read for those who enjoy mystery with a touch of romance." -School Library Journal, starred review

* "Verity fans will find this irresistible and return to a reread of that title with this new backstory in mind, while fans of period drama . . . will appreciate this as an absorbing read that leads them inexorably to the next book." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
"The Pearl Thief stands alone as a diverting piece of historical fiction/mystery but takes on extra poignancy for those aware of Julie's eventual fate." -Horn Book
"The rich details of the prewar time period, the intriguing history of Scottish river pearls, and the glimpse into the social dynamics between Scottish Travellers and the landed gentry of Scotland make for fascinating reading, but the real treat is reading another chapter in the story of Julie. Give this to fans of the first book, as well as historical fiction buffs." -VOYA

About this title

About the Author:

Elizabeth Wein was born in New York City, grew up abroad, and currently lives in Scotland with her husband and two children. She is an avid flyer of small planes, and holds a PhD in folklore from the University of Pennsylvania. Elizabeth is the author of Code Name Verity, winner of the Edgar Award in the Young Adult category and a Printz Medal Honor Book; Rose Under Fire, winner of the Schneider Family Book Award; and Black Dove, White Raven, winner of the Children's Africana Book Award. Visit her online at www.elizabethwein.com.

Review:

PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY

*"[An] innovative spy tale built to be savored."―Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review

PRAISE FOR ROSE UNDER FIRE

* "At once heartbreaking and hopeful, Rose Under Fire will stay with readers long after they have finished the last page."―VOYA, starred review

PRAISE FOR ROSE UNDER FIRE

"Rose Under Fire is bound to soar into the promised land of young adult books read by actual adults-and deservedly so, because Wein's unself-consciously important story is timeless, ageless and triumphant."―The Los Angeles Times

PRAISE FOR ROSE UNDER FIRE

AccoladesSchneider Family Book Award, Best Teen Book, 2014Top Ten YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2014New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2013 Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2013 School Library Journal's Best Books of 2013Publishers Weekly Best Children's Books of 2013The Children's Book Review Best Young Adult Novels of 2013 NPR Best Books of 2013 BookPage Best Children's Books of 2013Goodreads Choice for Best Young Adult Book of 2013 nominee CILIP Carnegie Medal 2014 nominee A Junior Library Guild Selection2014 Tayshas List Selection [London] Times Best Books of the YearCosta Children's Book Award finalist

PRAISE FOR BLACK DOVE, WHITE RAVEN

* "Highly recommended for all libraries, especially where her previous titles have flown off the shelves."―School Library Journal, starred review

PRAISE FOR ROSE UNDER FIRE

* "In plot and character this story is consistently involving, a great, page-turning read; just as impressive is how subtly Wein brings a respectful, critical intelligence to her subject."―The Horn Book, starred review

* "Verity fans will find this irresistible and return to a reread of that title with this new backstory in mind, while fans of period drama . . . will appreciate this as an absorbing read that leads them inexorably to the next book."―Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review

"The Pearl Thief stands alone as a diverting piece of historical fiction/mystery but takes on extra poignancy for those aware of Julie's eventual fate."―Horn Book

"The rich details of the prewar time period, the intriguing history of Scottish river pearls, and the glimpse into the social dynamics between Scottish Travellers and the landed gentry of Scotland make for fascinating reading, but the real treat is reading another chapter in the story of Julie. Give this to fans of the first book, as well as historical fiction buffs."―VOYA

PRAISE FOR BLACK DOVE, WHITE RAVEN

* "Wein brings this fascinating period in history to life with several well-engineered plot twists, lots of high-flying, nail-biting tension, and meticulous research."―Publishers Weekly, starred review

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1484717163
• ISBN 13: 9781484717165
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 336