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Fantasy, Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage)
A scrappy maid must outsmart both palace nobles and Low Gods in a new YA fantasy by Margaret Owen, author of the Merciful Crow series.
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 . . .
More books by Margaret Owen
Praise for Little Thieves: The astonishing fantasy fairytale retelling of The Goose Girl
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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
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Margaret Owen has done it again, yanking me between surety and nail-biting anticipation the whole way - Brittney Morris, bestselling Author of Slay
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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
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- School Library Journal, starred review
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A lush and lively adventure replete with romance, revenge, and robbery - Kirkus, starred review
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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
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Masterpiece of storytelling... This is YA fantasy at its very best - Armadillo Magazine
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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
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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
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