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Story Thieves

James Riley
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Story Thieves

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

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James Riley

Story Thieves

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

383

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

750L

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Super Short Summary

In Story Thieves by James Riley, a student named Owen discovers his classmate Bethany's ability to enter books. Together, they embark on an adventure inside fictional worlds, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. As they face various challenges, mysteries unravel, and they must navigate the consequences of altering stories.

Fantastical

Adventurous

Humorous

Playful

Exciting

Reviews & Readership

4.3

12,404 ratings

71%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Story Thieves by James Riley captivates readers with its creative premise and engaging plot where characters hop between real life and book worlds. The book is praised for its imaginative storytelling and humor, appealing to both young readers and adults. However, some critiques point to inconsistent pacing. Overall, it offers a fresh take on book-based adventures.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Story Thieves?

An avid middle-grade reader who loves adventure, magic, and imagination will enjoy Story Thieves by James Riley. Fans of Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling and The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer will appreciate the book's blend of reality and fiction where characters jump into stories for fantastical escapades.

4.3

12,404 ratings

71%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

383

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

750L

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