Yuck i think if you like at least two of those genres you will like this book. Jude watson wrote loot before making sting, and i highly recommend you read that book too. It has action, drama, thriller, humor, and a tiny bit of romance. The disappearance of one of the workers would be noted. As judy blundell i write for young adults, and i won the national book award for my novel, what i saw and how i lied. Loot is superb sting is an awesome book and it is full of action.
Fictiondb is committed to providing the best possible fiction reference information. As judy blundell, she is the author of no strings attached and she won the 2008 national book award for young peoples literature for what i saw and how i lied. Discussion questions for loot by jude watson scholastic. Bestselling author jude watson takes amy and dan on a thrillpacked ride for the 4th installment of the 39 clues series. The twins only gradually discover the full extent of the problem they face, but each new revelation fits perfectly into the often hairraising narrative. Loot by jude watson 2015, paperback for sale online ebay. Share loot by jude watson 2015, paperback loot by jude watson 2015, paperback 1 product rating. Peter lerangis, new york times bestselling author of the seven wonders series, this twisting and turning but eversoclever thriller is akin to the. She won the annual national book award for young peoples literature in 2008 for the young adult novel what i saw and how i lied, published under her real name by scholastic books. She lives in katonah, new york with her husband and daughter. Sting is the fabulous sequel to loot, by jude watson.
Its archibald mcquinn, the notorious cat burglar, and hes dying. Loot by jude watson booksamillion online book store. Jude watson is the alias for national book award winner judy blundell. Buried beneath the exciting heist adventure is a beautifully written. Jul 01, 2014 hijinks, heists, and highoctane action in jude watson s new middlegrade blockbuster. How to steal a fortune jude watson scholastic press release date 62414. March and his father alfie have traveled the world, making some of the grandest heists known. A resident of long island, new york, she has had a prolific career writing.
Natalie standiford, author of the secret tree loot is fast, fun, and full of exciting twists like oceans 11 starring kids. I choose this book because other books by jude watson are just as good and i highly recommend all of them 1 person found this helpful. The protagonists of the story would be the main characters jules and march. Loot is one of my favorite reads in a very long time. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading loot. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. A resident of long island, new york, she has had a prolific career writing star wars prequels for children. Loot by jude watson ya march is the son of alfie, a jewelry thief. After alfies death, march finds his estranged sister jules and the two try to steal a complete set of seven moonstones to get enough money to live independently. Loot is the story of young march, the son of a famous criminal.
Jude watson is the author of four 39 clues books, beyond the grave, in too deep, vespers rising, and a kings ransom, along with the bestselling star wars. Jude watson betrayed by their cousins, abandoned by their uncle, and with only the slimmest hint to guide them, fourteenyear old amy cahill and her younger brother, dan, rush off to egypt on the hunt for 39 clues that lead to a source of unimaginable power. Hijinks, heists, and highoctane action in jude watson s new middlegrade blockbuster. The book sting by jude watson is a wonderfully written book about two kids who go on a crime spree to break a curse and to win back their fortune that they lost from the previous book loot which i also highly recommend. Loot jude watson loot by jude watson ya march is the son of alfie, a jewelry thief. Another amazing thriller by one of my favorite authors. The loot book series by jude watson includes books loot and sting. As sirens wail in the distance, archie manages to get out two last words to his young son, march. Jude watson is the author of loot, and is the new york times bestselling author of four books in the 39 clues series, including the 39 clues. Loot series by jude watson meet your next favorite book.
The antagonist would be the police department, and zillah. As judy blundell, she wrote what i saw and how i lied, the 2008 winner of the national book award for young peoples literature. If middle grade heist counts as a genre, jude watson is the master. Loot by jude watson hardcover book the parent store. Watson s story, complete with the top cats gang of thieves, shows that watson. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Hijinks, heists, and highoctane action in jude watsons new middlegrade blockbuster. Recommendation i loved reading loot because of the many genres that they mixed together. Loot is a thrilling international chase across the globe to stop a curse and unite a family.
How to steal a fortune copyright 2014 by jude watson published by scholastic press, inc. Judy blundell, pseudonym jude watson, is an american author of books for middle grade, young adult, and adult readers. When he tries to escape, hes caught and taken to a place with kids like h. Jude watson books list of books by author jude watson.
Twins march and jules know their fathers cat burglar business inside and out. One other main antagonist is a man whos name is oscar and he means business and he is really strong and scary and he has most of the. Jude watson books, author biography, and reading level. Other antagonist part 2 conflict part 2 about the author main characters the two main characters in the story are march and jules mcquin. But they need to outwit other jewelry thieves who are after the same prize. In the book loot, what was the name of the sixtycarat gem that was said to be the most brilliant gem in. But one night something goes terribly wrong, and alfie falls of the roof while on a job. Hold on to your pearls, because this summer, the worlds youngest criminal masterminds are coming for you. June 24, 2014 feisty thievesintraining jules and march are faced with a daunting challenge after their father plunges to his death while committing a crime. Questions for discussing jude watson s middlegrade novel, loot. First theyre out to steal a valuable sapphire and diamonds in order to help a conniving adult friend, hamish. Nielsen, new york times bestselling author of the false prince loot breezes along in jude watson s trademark smart, snappy style, a sophisticated caper with a charming and unforgettable cast of characters.
Twelveyearold march is the son of international jewel thief alfie mcquin. On a foggy night in amsterdam, a man falls from a rooftop to the wet pavement. Discussion questions for loot by jude watson questions for discussing jude watson s middlegrade novel, loot. This book is an arc, courtesy of netgalley and will be published on june 24, 2014. Loot by jude watson paperback book the parent store. Well, nothe series will stagger on through at least one more scheduled sequel. If you have any issues with the site, please dont hesitate to. Jude watson is the author of two 39 clues books, beyond the grave and in too deep, and the bestselling star wars. With watson s history of writing longterm series, readers will be hoping there is another exciting jewel heist in the future for this endearing group of young thieves. Currently, she is one of the contributing authors to the 39 clues book series.
I choose this book because other books by jude watson are just as good and i highly recommend all of them. Loot by jude watson 2014, hardcover for sale online ebay. Nielsen, new york times bestselling author of the false prince loot breezes along in jude watsons trademark smart, snappy style, a sophisticated caper with a charming and unforgettable cast of characters. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read loot. Peter lerangis, new york times bestselling author of the seven wonders series loot is one of my favorite reads in a very long time. Betrayed by their cousins, abandoned by their uncle, and with only the slimmest hint to guide them, fourteenyear old amy. Dennis, another young man who works at a funeral homepossibly hals loveralso a thief. Loot breezes along in jude watson s trademark smart, snappy style, a sophisticated caper with a charming and unforgettable cast of characters. Jude watson is the author of five 39 clues books, beyond the grave, in too deep, vespers rising, a kings ransom, and mission titanic, along with the bestselling star wars.
I think this book was almost as good as loot, but i think loot had a better plot then this story did. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read sting. The entire plot hinges on the question of whether love and trust is more important than money and fame, and it sides heavily with the former. Sep 12, 2017 if middle grade heist counts as a genre, jude watson is the master. On a foggy night in amsterdam, a man falls from a rooftop to the wet pavement below. When alfie falls from a rooftop during a heist, he lives long enough to give march a cryptic message and the moonstone he was. I am a huge fan of the many star wars books shes authored too. Jan 23, 2020 jude watson is the alias for national book award winner judy blundell.
When theyre left all alone, can they pull off the ultimate heist and live. Nielsen, new york times bestselling author of the false prince. Jude watson is the author of six 39 clues books, beyond the grave, in too deep, vespers rising, a kings ransom, nowhere to run, and mission titanic, along with the bestselling star wars. I write for middlegraders while wearing my jude watson hat, which is a bit more colorful. Aug 30, 2016 in a suspenseful, actionpacked sequel to loot 2014, white twins march and jules, children of thieves, 6foot2inch africanamerican darius, and tiny latina izzy put their admirable criminal talents to use. Gordon korman, new york times bestselling author of swindle loot is proof that jude watson can do it all. I really enjoyed this novel for three main reasons. But above all else, this is a story about the value of family. See the complete loot series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.