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Synopsis
Eight thrilling stories uncover some of the most daring heists in history.
Here's what reviewers said about Duped! the first book in the series:
A solid yet playful tour of the huckster's world.
--Kirkus Reviews
Determined to beat the odds, professional thieves spend their lives figuring out ingenious ways to steal other people's possessions. In Robbers! you'll uncover the dirt on eight cunning master thieves, including:
- Master-of-disguise Willie Sutton, who robbed banks in costume
- D. B. Cooper, who hijacked a plane, demanded $200,000, and parachuted to safety
- London's Great Train Robbers, who held up a moving train to pull off one of the largest ever hauls of banknotes
Each story offers a glimpse into the high-octane underworld of the boldest of robbers. The writer's fascination with criminal masterminds and the illustrator's action-packed graphic depictions of real-life thievery make this a compelling read for fans of mischief, mayhem, and bad guys on the run.
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About the Author
Andreas Schroeder is an award-winning author who has published more than 24 books, including a previous book in this series, Duped!
Rémy Simard is an award-winning author and illustrator. He lives in Montreal, Quebec.
Reviews
Schroeder’s background as a crime writer shows in the smooth flow of these eight tales of notorious robberies. He walks a fine line between clearly reporting the details of the crime and making sure the interest level remains high enough to keep his readers engaged. Schroeder gives a resolution to each of his stories, even those that seem more open-ended, such as the D. B. Cooper hijacking. Simard’s illustrations are very clear, with an angled, cartoonish feel that makes them appropriate for the intended audience but not so young looking as to turn off middle-school readers. Rather than just showing the action, the illustrations tell part of the story, making the book a hybrid of comics and prose. Some of the illustrations are oddly placed and impede the narrative flow, but this is a minor complaint for an otherwise enjoyable book. Grades 4-8. --Snow Wildsmith
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Simard, Remy (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 1408381-75
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