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Little Thieves: The astonishing fantasy fairytale retelling of The Goose Girl

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Once upon a time, there was a beautiful, kind princess, and her wicked maid.

One day, the wicked maid stole the princess's face, and with it her name, her betrothed - everything. The princess had to toil away as a servant, while her maid lived like a queen.

When the maid was caught, she died for her crimes, and the princess lived happily ever after . . . or that is how the story has been told.

Now, it's time to hear the other side of the story . . .

Praise for Little Thieves

  • A wild, adventurous romp that will leave you breathless at every turn. Expect sharp edges balanced with delightful humor and good fun - but I'll warn you: Vanja will steal your heart - Hafsah Faizal, New York Times-bestselling and award-winning author of We Hunt the Flame

  • Margaret Owen has done it again, yanking me between surety and nail-biting anticipation the whole way - Brittney Morris, bestselling Author of Slay

  • With Six of Crows and The Cruel Prince as readalikes, this will find an audience anywhere there are fantasy fans. Highly recommended and not to be missed

  • - School Library Journal, starred review

  • A lush and lively adventure replete with romance, revenge, and robbery - Kirkus, starred review

  • Owen flips the tale of the Goose Girl on its head for a breathlessly inventive, never-a-dull-moment adventure of found family and second (or fourth or fifth) chances. If you're not careful, it'll steal your heart, too - Booklist, Starred Review

  • Masterpiece of storytelling... This is YA fantasy at its very best - Armadillo Magazine

  • Little Thieves really does have all the elements for a truly memorable fantasy fable. It's a book for anyone who loves classic fairytale retellings with hear-stealing characters and a thrilling cat-and-mouse adventure at its heart - Culturefly

  • Margaret Owen has written my favourite fantasy novel of 2021. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys fairy tales, murder mysteries, heists and clever twists - Reach Plc Regional

Margaret Owen

Margaret Owen was born and raised at the end of the Oregon Trail, and now lives and writes in Seattle while negotiating a long-term hostage situation with her two monstrous cats. In her free time, she enjoys exploring ill-advised travel destinations, drawing a lot of nonsense, and raising money for social justice nonprofits.

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