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Story Thieves
Story Thieves | James Riley
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This clever opener likely to leave readers breathless both with laughter and anticipation (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) is the first in the New York Times bestselling series from the author of the Half Upon a Time trilogy. Life is boring when you live in the real world, instead of starring in your own book series. Owen knows that better than anyone, what with the real worlds homework and chores. But everything changes the day Owen sees the impossible happenhis classmate Bethany climb out of a book in the library. It turns out Bethanys half-fictional and has been searching every book she can find for her missing father, a fictional character. Bethany cant let anyone else learn her secret, so Owen makes her a deal: All she has to do is take him into a book in Owens favorite Kiel Gnomenfoot series, and hell never say a word. Besides, visiting the book might help Bethany find her father Or it might just destroy the Kiel Gnomenfoot series, reveal Bethanys secret to the entire world, and force Owen to live out Kiel Gnomenfoots final (very final) adventure.
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Read4life
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CogsOfEncouragement My son and I had great fun reading this series. So good! 2y
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Read4life
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I finished my #BookSpin and #DoubleSpin books for March 🍀
I enjoyed Story Thieves more.

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3y
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Read4life
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My #BookSpinBingo board for March is set up. Tagged book is my #BookSpin book and The Glass Town Games is my #DoubleSpin book.

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3y
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Read4life
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Here are my two #ROLL100 books for March. I‘m reading MG books in the month of March.

PuddleJumper Interesting picks! 3y
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Lovelylottereader
Story Thieves | James Riley

“After all, books were the truest form of magic that ever existed, in a lot of ways.”

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Lovelylottereader
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“That doesn‘t mean we‘ll win.” “It means you already did.”

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Lovelylottereader
Story Thieves | James Riley

“Embrace the impossible! Find the magic within! BE MORE FICTIONAL”

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Lovelylottereader
Story Thieves | James Riley

“There was no way this would work. No way. She was going to die and so was everyone in town. This could not work. She did it anyway”

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Lovelylottereader
Story Thieves | James Riley

“Sometimes you have to embrace the bad to find the good”. He winked at her. “Think about it”.

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Lovelylottereader
Story Thieves | James Riley

“ Sometimes the impossible is the only thing that DOES make sense!”

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Lovelylottereader
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Thank you to my friend Sharvri for recommending this book to me, I‘ve just started but I already love it. The picture is of the first page in the book and I felt I had to post it.

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Sharv_Sona
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I really liked this book and it's very interesting. The main character can travel into books. This is the book the will be stuck to.

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jash_v
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Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Date started: December 17, 2019
Date finished: December 20, 2019
Why I chose this book: I chose this book because I liked how descriptive the summary is, and it had some parts that made me want to continue reading it.
Summary: Owen is an ordinary guy, but when he was in class he was something unusual about Betahny(his classmate.)

jash_v Owen doesn't know that Bethany is a half fictional, but when he saw her jump into a book he wanted to see his favourite book series Kiel Gnomenfoot. But Bethany wasn't interested in that, she is busy looking for her father that disappeared into a book when she wa a kid. Owen gave an idea on how she can find her dad, but in return she had to bring him to his favorite series. So Bethany agreed, but she had a rule for Owen she said not interfere in t 5y
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Centique
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I‘ve been hoping my 9yo would someday find a book so exciting that he could live without illustrations or cartoon graphics in the text - turns out this was the book 😍. Before Story Thieves, he would flick through books and assume they were “too hard” or “boring”. For the past cpl years I‘ve been thankful for all the great books with graphic elements on most pages - now I‘m glad he can now choose an all text book too 🙌 #raisingreaders

Centique He recommends this as the Best Book Ever - a title previously held by 5y
Zelma Best book ever? Added! 5y
erzascarletbookgasm 👏 Yay! 5y
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RealBooks4ever Yaaay! 💜💜💜 5y
LeahBergen Aww! 👏🏻👏🏻 5y
Reggie Yayyy!!!! 5y
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kstadt929
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Thank you @Slajaunie for sharing your books!! I can‘t wait to dig into these, but for now they will be added to the box of books getting ready for the move 🏢➡️🏡 Hopefully I will find time to read one soon after unpacking 😁 I am especially excited for Story Thieves!

BlameJennyJane Love Pusheen!! 6y
Slajaunie Pushers is my favorite as well @BlameJennyJane 6y
Slajaunie You are very welcome! I‘m just glad someone else will enjoy them. 😁 6y
AsYouWish I am reading Scarlet right now and I am loving it!!! 6y
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smilingshelves
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So yes, I ordered from Scholastic book orders for myself. Too good a deal to pass up! And it comes with a tote bag! #nevertooold

BucklingBookshelves I love this! I haven‘t ordered any full blown YA or MG books through my son‘s scholastic order form... YET... but I‘ve gone a little above his age with books like some Beverly Cleary (found a 2-pack we didn‘t have for free with the rest of our order!) and a newer illustrated chapter book I really wanted to try... I keep thinking his teacher will think I‘ve really lost it if I go too high in age, but I‘m probably being over dramatic 🤣📚🤣 6y
smilingshelves @BucklingBookshelves As a former teacher myself, I'm guessing his teacher will love it! 😀 6y
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julesG
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Wrapped the books right after they arrived. #bookmail for my son's birthday (in August). He's going to either love me, or hate me. Probably depends on the puberty hormone levels.

StephanieSays I‘ve heard excellent things about Artemis! 6y
julesG @StephanieSays I quite liked it, but I read it in English. Not sure how good the German translation is. 6y
the_magicreader The books are for me. Huuurrraaaaiii 6y
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imabusybee
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My book list has grown by 20 just by this book alone.

bibli0phagist I‘ve had this book on my bookshelf for awhile now and have yet to read it. Just moved it to my bedside table. 6y
imabusybee @bibli0phagist I hope you like it as much as I did. 6y
julesG I just ordered it. I hope it makes a good birthday gift. 6y
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imabusybee
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I need to finish this up tonight Book drops are tomorrow. ❤

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imabusybee
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Found this. Why can't I be a kid again.

julesG We're all still kids inside. So just read it and enjoy. 😉 6y
BookaholicNatty I think that all the time! I have been reading more middle grade/ YA novels then I did as a teen!! This book looks like a good one too! I‘m stacking it! No shame in my reading game! 😂 (edited) 6y
imabusybee @BookaholicNatty no shame at all I am doing that too 6y
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Menjivar1978
Story Thieves | James Riley

Trying to decide if I had the power to jump into a book, which would I choose?

AllenTStClair We already decided that we‘d die in any we chose. 🤣 💀 6y
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Lreads
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I had a pleasant evening reading. This story was a fun mix of adventure, magic, and scifi that I thoroughly enjoyed. I was able to forget myself and my troubles. #middlegrade #fantasy #scifi

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BillAicher
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Love that my kids are all #bookworms. Oldest (10) read this whole book this morning before school!

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Lreads
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"Oh, hi!" Kiel shouted down. "I hope you found something good in there, because things took a slight turn out here. Nothing I can't handle, of course, but I'll let you help if it makes you feel better!" ? #GeeThanks
#middlegrade #fantasy #scifi

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Lreads
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The power went out while I was in the middle of some household chores so I'll take it as a sign to take a break and read! 😊 I just picked this book up last night and I'm already 44 pages in. One of the characters can jump into books! Makes me think of Thursday Next. #middlegrade #fantasy

monkeygirlsmama I‘m sold! Stacked. 😄 7y
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Rissa1
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"... the second rule they taught us in librarian school is that you can have as many favorite books as there are books"

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Rissa1
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"Maybe you just haven't found your favorite book yet. I honestly don't think anyone has. Just when you think you might have a favorite, something even better comes along."

MissAimz_55 Sooooo true!! 7y
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Rissa1
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My son reading to me. We took turns reading to each other. He was very excited to find this at the library. I find that I am loving that the kids get list in books. #whenhereadsmyheartmelts #dkw09 #makingmomproud #ihavedreamedaboutthesedays

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AllenTStClair
Story Thieves | James Riley
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For anyone missing the Harry Potter glory days of magic, heroism, friendship, and doing what's right even when it's not easy, this is a book for you. Equal mixes of The Neverending Story, Harry Potter, The Chronicles of Narnia, Inkheart, and The Time Quintet, this book has something for everyone. I don't want to give anything away, but be prepared to fall in love with all of your favorite stories all over again! A definite must!

ScrappyMags I'm intrigued!! It says it's for middle grades but do you think the reading level is challenging enough that adults would enjoy (like HP)?? 7y
AllenTStClair It's not as challenging word wise, but the concepts appeal to all, in my opinion. 7y
minkyb Oh, thank you! 7y
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AllenTStClair
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We picked this one up during one of our many bookstore visits in Iowa in April. I need a good, fun, light-hearted read, so it's next in line for me.

Mommamanzi Let me know how it is please! I've eyed it a couple times for my son! 7y
Mommamanzi Thank you!!!! 7y
AllenTStClair @Mommamanzi I just finished the book, and I think it's a great pick for your son! Such a charming story! I think anyone that loves books will adore it! 7y
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CogsOfEncouragement
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I was amazed when I noticed the similarities of these two book covers. My daughter is currently reading The Lost Hero, the kids and I will begin Story Thieves tonight before bed.

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Downtonabbeyroad394
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Alphonse, Kiel‘s winged cat,”
― James Riley, Story Thieves

Kshakal This is totally on my tbr!! 8y
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Bibliogeekery
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This book was such a fun read aloud with my nieces! Being able to jump into books and interact with the characters, book characters having to come to terms with being fictional, and all the hijinks that ensued. Highly recommend this one! Can't wait to read the second one!

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Bibliogeekery
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Cottage fall long weekend reading and rambling times ❤️

Suzze Beautiful! Changing colors and calming water. 8y
TrishB Looks gorgeous 😄 8y
I-read-and-eat Amazing! Beautiful autumn colors ❤🍂🍁 8y
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BookishTrish What a beautiful view 8y
Lindy Looks like a lovely place to be. 8y
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Bibliogeekery
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Reading this delightful book to my nieces at the cottage by the woodstove. We are all transfixed by the idea of being able to jump into books and be in the stories. ❤️

SaraFair Cover art looks like Kim Possible. 8y
mhillis This sounds great😎 8y
DivineDiana I would love to jump in a book too! 8y
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johnnie_cakes
Story Thieves | James Riley
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My favorite handsell for kids who love Harry Potter. Imagine Dumbledore popped into our world, got pissed when he discovered he was fictional, and tried to free the characters from every book. I sold a copy to a kid today who wandered in because we're a PokeStop.

stargazerblue49 That sounds great! 8y
stargazerblue49 Also, that's how I convince my hubby to go to he library with me... It's a pokestop and he can usually hit it at least 4 times while I'm wandering the shelves 😁 8y
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