Sting A Loot Novel, Jude Watson
Sting A Loot Novel, Jude Watson
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Sting: A Loot Novel

Author: Jude Watson

Narrator: Michael Crouch

Unabridged: 8 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/30/2016

Categories: Children's Fiction


Synopsis

Rule Number One for Cat Burglars:Never Do a Favor for a Friend.So why is March McQuin dangling upside-down twenty feet above a stone floor in the middle of the night, instead of tucked in bed like a regular kid? Along with his twin sister, Jules, he's set on stealing a set of stunning diamonds. It should have been an easy job, in and out. Except another thief got there first. March and Jules are lucky to escape with their lives, and one measly stone.Now the botched heist has created a world of trouble. The stone they grabbed was the Morning Star, one of a trio of famous sapphires, and it's cursed. The theft puts the twins and their friends in the crosshairs of Interpol, the FBI, and a vicious adult gang of criminals. And worst of all, the only way to break the curse and set everything to rights is by pulling off two more impossible heists... and stealing the other two sapphires in the set.Break out the black gloves. Lay out the masks. There's a full moon coming, and jewels to steal...

About Jude Watson

Jude Watson is the author of six 39 Clues books, Beyond the Grave, In Too Deep, Vespers Rising, A King's Ransom, Nowhere to Run, and Mission Titanic, along with the bestselling Star Wars: Last of the Jedi and Jedi Quest series. As Judy Blundell, she wrote What I Saw and How I Lied, the 2008 winner of The National Book Award for Young People's Literature. She lives in Long Island, New York, with her husband and daughter.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Devann on January 13, 2019

This book kind of just reuses the plot of the first book with more cursed gems and also some villains making a return appearance but it's just so much fun that I can't help but enjoy it. Again you need to suspend a bit of disbelief to accept some of the things these kids pull off, but they play off......more

Goodreads review by Bailey on November 17, 2016

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. I really enjoyed this novel for three main reasons. The first reason why I c......more

Goodreads review by Lonna on September 09, 2016

The same "family" of young, misfit thieves from the first book, "Loot" is lured back into their criminal life when it is discovered that the fortune left them by March & Jules's cat burglar father, Alfie McQuin, is gone. What they thought was a safe investment of their millions turned out to be an e......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on August 13, 2016

I loved this action-packed sequel as much as the first one, and I will definitely recommend it to my students in the fall!......more

Goodreads review by Rohma! on August 24, 2024

i love them!!!! raaaaah re read this like it’s first many times.......more


Quotes

PRAISE FOR BOOK ONE, LOOT:"So many things I love about this book: Cursed jewels, a dangerous prophecy, a crash course in the history of thievery, acrobatics and grift . . . This is LOOT you can take to the bank. It's the perfect summer read for kids." -- Rick Riordan, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series"LOOT is one of those books that you'll want to devour in one sitting. Full of twists and turns and thrills aplenty, with the perfect mixture of humor throughout, this is a must-read. I really loved it." -- James Dashner, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE MAZE RUNNER"LOOT is pure delight -- a super-smart, funny, and exciting ride that I hoped would last forever. Full of wonderful characters and gratifying twists, this story is truly something special." -- Rebecca Stead, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author and Newbery Medalist for WHEN YOU REACH ME "A nonstop thrill ride of cons, schemes, and near misses, with more twists than a pretzel factory. If middle grade heist counts as a genre, Jude Watson is the master." -- Gordon Korman, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of SWINDLE"LOOT is proof that Jude Watson can do it all: an edge-of-your seat mystery that manages to be thrilling, funny, nail-biting, and full of real characters readers will care about. I loved it." -- Peter Lerangis, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of The Seven Wonders series"LOOT is one of my favorite reads in a very long time! I could not put this book down!" -- Jennifer A. 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." -- Natalie Standiford, author of THE SECRET TREE"LOOT is fast, fun, and full of exciting twists -- like OCEANS 11 starring kids. Buried beneath the exciting heist adventure is a beautifully written story of love and resilience, but that just serves to deepen the surprises and suspense that will keep kids flipping pages long after lights out." -- Rachel Vail, author of UNFRIENDED"Bursting with adventure, humor and heart, LOOT is an unputdownable treat. Just make sure to hide it somewhere genius when you're done, so no one tries to steal it." -- Sarah Mlynowski, bestselling author of the Whatever After series"One deadly curse, four runaway kids and seven magical moonstones all add up to a page-turner full of action and heart. This is OCEAN'S ELEVEN for the middle grade reader." -- Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor author of HATTIE BIG SKY* "Akin to the best of roller-coaster rides. . . . Taut, engrossing, and unstoppable." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred review* "Jewel theft has never been as fun as in 39 Clues contributor Watson's action-packed novel featuring Mission: Impossible - style escapades. . . . The high level of suspense, ultra-short chapters, and fast pace will hook readers of all stripes." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review"Sassy narration, smart quips, pigeon drops, and slang worthy of an episode of DRAGNET make this fast-paced tale of topsy-turvy antics a joy from beginning to end. Don't try these high jinks at home . . ." -- BOOKLIST"A richly entertaining romp." -- BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS