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Stealing from Wizards: Volume 1: Pickpocketing Paperback – 29 Oct. 2019

by R. A. Consell (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 210 ratings
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Living in secret and stealing to eat is a hard life, but it's all Kuro has ever known. Fear and necessity forged him into the finest young thief in the wizard kingdoms. Nobody can hide forever, though, and a run of poor luck lands Kuro in a place where his quick hands and quiet feet count for nothing: Avalon Academy, school of magic.Out of his depth and unable to escape, can Kuro find a place among the other misfits at the school, or will his past return to ruin the one chance he has to leave his life in the shadows?
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  1. Reading age
    10 - 13 years
  2. Book 1 of 4
    Stealing from Wizards
  3. Print length
    295 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Dimensions
    15.24 x 1.88 x 22.86 cm
  6. Publication date
    29 Oct. 2019
  7. ISBN-10
    0988007525
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0988007529
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ryan Consell
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 29 Oct. 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 295 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0988007525
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0988007529
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 435 g
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 13 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 1.88 x 22.86 cm
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Stealing from Wizards
  • Customer reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 210 ratings

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R. A. Consell

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Ryan was born and raised near Toronto. He has lived and worked in Tokyo and Vancouver, but currently calls Ontario Home.

Aside from writing, he is a teacher of science and mathematics, stage actor, armorer, and nerd culture activist. His work has been featured on io9, Kotaku, Boingboing, MTV Geek, madartlab.com and in Game Developer Magazine.

Ryan is an internationally acclaimed theorist on the science of fiction. He has consulted on such titles as "The Science of Game of Thrones" and has spoken at events including DragonCon and Convergence and partnered with the American Chemical Society. He employs his background in materials science and engineering to overthink fictional physics and to make science more accessible to the public.

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  • SpringNewt31
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Series ever!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 December 2023
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    This is my absolute favourite book series of all time, there was never a dull moment, I've been reading Stealing from Wizards since it was made on Wattpad (a reading website for aspiring authors) and followed it out from there into the audiobook, later on, I bought the series for myself as it's just amazing!

    All of the characters were thought of individually and no expense was spared on the scene description, This is honestly the greatest book series I've read to date.
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  • Oliver Potter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 November 2023
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    Wow, wow, wow! Ryan has done an absolutely AMAZING job writing this book. It’s been the best book I’ve read in a long time. Can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
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  • Susan D
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story with happiness as well as challenges
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 June 2021
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    This book is a great read for anyone, even adults! I love to read children's books for their whimsey and interesting stories that aren't weighed down too much by horrificly detailed violence and deaths (glaring in the direction of JK Rowling who spoils this safety). Kuro has been through a lot of bad things that are mentioned but not in traumatic detail, and instead the focus in on how he learns about friends and safety and happiness, even though there are challenges to those along the way as well, and how many of the other children learn about friendship and their actions too. Another thing I like is that most of the adults are good and competent (once they have all the information); I hate books that teach young readers that all adults are useless and not to be trusted or turned to for help - how is that a good thing? (Another glare towards Rowling). And things end on a good note with no cliff-hangers! I can't wait to read the next one!
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  • Craig
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 April 2022
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    I absolutely loved this so much! I'm already moving onto volume 2, great work imma be talking about this for ages lol 👍
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  • Calico
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2021
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    Came to this via epbot and can only agree with her review. It's familiar enough to be comforting and different enough to its peers to be interesting and fun. Looking forward to the second volume next week!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 June 2021
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    Thoroughly recommended! It was great fun to read and I'm looking forward to the next already. I was told it had hints of Harry Potter, Artemis Fowl and Percy Jackson but there's way more to it than that
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  • C. McN
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great magic YA story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 January 2020
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    So engaging with brilliant world building. The characters are charming and you can't help but cheer them on in their magical adventures in their new school.
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  • rhys crowley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2023
    Stumbled across this book by accident and feel like I found a hidden treasure. Sort of book that I slightly regretted reading as I enjoyed it too much and stayed up all night to finish it and spent the next day in a fog of tiredness.

    The book is aimed at younger readers but the world building and satisfying plot means it can be enjoyed by all readers.

    It is easy to compare to Harry Potter but really I think they both just share the wizard school tropes. It's plot isn't the most original but the fantastic world building, sweet characters and fast pace means that it still feels fresh and enjoyable.

    The world building takes from a lot of different European folk lore and these are mixed well. This being contrasted with the modern world and practitical things feels slightly irreverent in a fun way. Similiar to Lev Grossman's The Magician or a Neil Gaiman novel. The book takes the serious world of magic and contrasts it humourisly with the mundanity of day to day life. This results in enjoyable and exciting magic but with a grounding in our world and logic.

    The world feels fleshed out and is joy to uncover throughout the book and you get the sense you are peering into a full world with a history and culture that go on beyond what the reader is privy to. You find yourself desperate to find out more and anticipating more details as you go through the book.

    The book does a great job of dealing with the outsider or underdog character. All of the characters have issues that they creatively overcome, and it shows how their is potential for anyone to do great things if we adapt our approach. It is certainly a book that would have brought me comfort during my awkward adolences where you just feel like you fit in worse than everyone else. It is a very positive message that blends in seamlessly with the world of the novel so it doesn't come across as didactic or preachy. The characters are a shining star of the novel and they each have a charm. The characters each have traits which are looked down upon but the characters embrace and it makes them stronger. I feel like lots of kids could identify with these traits and take pride in parts of themselves they may be ashamed of. As an example one of the protagonists is physically disabled but is never seen as less capable then anyone else and this disability gives her different strengths.

    Very fast moving plot so very readable and accessible. You will want to finish it the day you start.

    The more cynical part of me would say the naivity and sweet nature of the protagonist could be annoyingly wholesome and unrealistic. I was aware of that but his cleverness, personality
    and the darker moments mean that he endears himself to the reader and I didn't find him too sickly sweet. His overly sweet nature is well balanced and doesn't prevent him having his own personality for the reader to enjoy.

    The book is a bit brief at points and the plot relatively simple but it is aimed at younger readers so I feel that is appropriate. The world building and lore means that there is plenty for readers to enjoy and wonder about beyond the main plot so it's doesn't feel like a simply "children's book"

    Would certainly recommend it to any young fantasy reader. I found the messages in it far better than in the Harry Pooter books (which I only compare it to as Harry Potter is still the stock young fantasy novel) and the characters are more diverse and interesting. It demonstrates great morality and teaches good values but it certainly doesn't feel like this is forced or detracts from the world at all.
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  • Narelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely loved this book
    Reviewed in Australia on 8 November 2023
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    Such a great story couldn’t put it down, 10 year old loved it as much as me, her parent. Can wait to read the next one! I highly recommend if you like adventure with a bit of magic
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  • Jack Gibbons
    5.0 out of 5 stars A doorway.
    Reviewed in the United States on 19 November 2019
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    As the first in a series this book has a lot of work to do. It has a world to build and characters to introduce us to all while telling a compelling tale.

    It delivers.

    The tale is engrossing, and compelling. The tale unfolds neatly and the characters are well written. A subtle note of optimism is woven into the story and it is refreshingly honest. The book is an absolute joy to read I cannot wait to read more about this world and the complex and interesting characters within.
    In the interest of full disclosure I count the author among my friends. Of course this means if I hadn't enjoyed it I would be giving him a piece of my mind.
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  • Dutch_Mama
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on 21 October 2023
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    I love this book, really fun to read!
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  • Anna Vallentin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
    Reviewed in Canada on 17 September 2021
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    This book is excellent! The characters are well developed and engaging. The story line is rich, innovative, and well-paced. The language is full of charm and intellect. I was enchanted from the first page to the last, sometimes laughing, sometimes fighting back a tear, and sometimes on the edge of my seat and reading as fast as I could without skipping any of the richness because the suspense was irresistible. It's brilliant, and I can't wait to find out what happens next in Volume 2.
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  • Tacitus Kilgore
    5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect build on the concept of Harry Potter, even better A great improvement
    Reviewed in India on 1 July 2022
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    The story is just so well crafted it that it puts the very stories it takes inspiration from to a shame well that would be an exaggeration but it is still quite better in terms of story telling
    I guess i am not the only who had done but in what I can is more than half the parts I feel comparing it to Harry Potter for obvious reasons as many of can guess
    The best part of the book is you can feel how the environment truly is and imagine the perfect image in your head with the description the book provides
    Kuro and Charlie were really well worked character
    In conclusion yes you should read it no matter the age
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