Originally written in Swedish, Johan Rundberg’s “The Queen of Thieves” is a delightful mystery that continues the story of a plucky 12-year-old heroine.
Mika is still helping to oversee the orphaned children while living at the Public Children’s Home in Stockholm. When one of the children goes missing, and another one begins to act suspiciously, Mika turns to her friend Constable Valdemar Hoff — who is investigating an uptick in pickpocketing — to figure out what’s happening to her friends.
When Mika determines the truth, she must decipher who can be trusted and what fate she truly seeks.
Rundberg does an incredible job of creating a plot filled with lots of suspense, as well as developing intriguing characters, including the spunky and daring Mika and the bumbling constable. He reveals the importance of paying attention and determining the truth behind a situation; protecting oneself; the value of loyalty; and having a sense of identity.
Fans of characters like Nancy Drew and Young Sherlock Holmes will love “The Queen of Thieves,” which is due out March 5.
Five stars out of five.
Amazon Crossing Kids provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.
“The Queen of Thieves” (Moonwind Mysteries, #2) by Johan Rundberg