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“His forehead was covered by wrinkles brought on by a lot of sun and too much frowning.”

Quote by Megan Whalen Turner

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This novel follows the exploits of a master thief as he navigates a complex world of intrigue and danger. more

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Megan Whalen Turner

Megan Whalen Turner, born in 1965, is a renowned American children's literature writer. Her works are known for their intricate plots and profound character development, which have won her widespread acclaim. more

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“As soon as the guards where gone, I lay down on my stone bench and dumped the king and his threats out of my head without ceremony. They were too unpleasant to worry over anyway.”

Worry Gone Kings Stones Lays Threat Ceremony Benches Dumped

Book:The Thief

Source: The Thief

“The younger one looked to be completely useless.”

Book:The Thief

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“I hate horses. I know people who think that they are noble, graceful animals, but regardless of what a horse looks like from a distance, never forget that it's as likely to step on your foot as look at you.”

People Thinking Knows Looks Hate Forget Animal Steps Feet I Hate Horse Distance Noble Never Forget

Book:The Thief

Source: The Thief

“[I had a]...Second bowl of oatmeal. It was a little bit gloppy.”

Littles Bits Little Bit Bowls Oatmeal

Author:Megan Whalen Turner

“All of my own impulses to balance and move seemed to conflict with those of the guards, and I was jerked and jostled down the portico, just as graceful as a sick cat.”

Moving My Own Balance Conflict Cat Sick Impulse

Book:The Thief

Source: The Thief

“The Magus must had eyes like a thief because he told Pol to stop and dismount to walk alongside me, one hand resting just above my knee ready to shake me if I fell asleep. He shook hard and resorted to pinching periodically.”

Ifs Hard Hands Eye Walks Ready Knees Shakes Thieves Pinching

Book:World of the Queen's Thief Collection: The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia, A Conspiracy of Kings, Thick as Thieves

Source: World of the Queen's Thief Collection: The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia, A Conspiracy of Kings, Thick as Thieves

“What he brought out was a wooden gag they put in someone's mouth before doing something drastic, like cutting off a leg.”

Cutting Mouths Legs Drastic Gags Cutting Off

Book:World of the Queen's Thief Collection: The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia, A Conspiracy of Kings, Thick as Thieves

Source: World of the Queen's Thief Collection: The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia, A Conspiracy of Kings, Thick as Thieves

“Staring at the wall opposite him he presented the queen with a view of his ear and awaited her orders.”

Order Views Wall Opposites Ears Staring Queens

Author:Megan Whalen Turner

“That prison," I said with heartfelt sincerity, "Was absolutely the most awful thing that has happened to me in my entire life." I could tell by the way he looked at me that he thought my life had been filled with one awful thing after another.”

Way Said Happened Filled Prison Awful Sincerity Heartfelt

Book:World of the Queen's Thief Collection: The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia, A Conspiracy of Kings, Thick as Thieves

Source: World of the Queen's Thief Collection: The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia, A Conspiracy of Kings, Thick as Thieves

“You learn something new everyday." "What are you learning?" Sophos asked. "To keep my mouth shut, I hope.”

Mouths Everyday Something New

Book:World of the Queen's Thief Collection: The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia, A Conspiracy of Kings, Thick as Thieves

Source: World of the Queen's Thief Collection: The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia, A Conspiracy of Kings, Thick as Thieves