Thief
Elizabeth is a pickpocket and thief living on the edge in New York City, torn between loyalty to her foster sister and a new boy who's recruited into their thieving ranks.
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\ Faith H. WallaceElizabeth, known as Kid, may be a thief, but she is also a victim. With an abusive father in jail, an emotionally fragile mother in medical care, and a foster parent, Sandra, who demands she steal to earn her stay, Kid's life is more complicated then it may appear. Wishing only to belong and be loved, Kid pours herself into relationships with Alexi and Dune, Sandra's band of thieves. Where her friendship with Alexi is ruled with fear, Dune's love is unconditional. Alexi's jealousy of newcomer Dune eventually leads to the ultimate betrayal, and Kid and Dune are on the run. After a short respite in suburban malls, Kid and Dune learn they aren't nearly as safe as they may feel. Kid narrates the story beautifully. Symbols of wings and wishes crop up throughout the piece, as Kid remains hopeful that she will find something that lasts forever. Reviewer: Faith H. Wallace\ \ \ \ \ KLIATT\ - Amanda MacGregor\ Elizabeth, called Kid, is a pickpocket living in a foster home in New York City. Her foster mother Sandra pretends she home schools her foster children, but really she puts them to work for her on the streets. Elizabeth doesn't mind being a thief. Her youth and beauty make her appear innocent, so people never suspect they're her targets. Alexi, another foster child under Sandra's care, makes Elizabeth feel wanted and secure. She and Alexi are intimately involved, and Elizabeth is too wrapped up in the idea of someone finally caring about her to see how manipulative and controlling Alexi truly is. When Dune moves in, Elizabeth reconsiders her future. She trains Dune to be a thief and, as they spend more time together, finds herself falling for him. With Dune, Elizabeth starts to imagine a different life. When her father comes up for parole, Elizabeth gets scared. She breaks her ties with Alexi and goes on the run with Dune. It is only by risking everything that Elizabeth might find the strength to be reborn and face a happier future. Elizabeth's story is a bleak, often hopeless, one. Her foster mother only uses her to create income, her abusive father is in jail, her mother in a mental institution, and the social workers who visit the house are blind to what's really happening. But through it all, Elizabeth dreams about a different life, about happier times. Her fast-paced, unpredictable days keep the story moving. Her story will generate discussions about the foster care system and its problems. Strong language makes this book appropriate for older readers. Reviewer: Amanda MacGregor\ \
