->The Good Thief<-

The good thief is a coming of age book written by author Hannah Tinti, based on historical events. The main character, a 12 year old orphan named Ren knows nothing of his past or how he got his injury wich some how happened earlier in his life. He lusts for a family and specifically a loving mother. Ren was abandoned as an infant and raised in St.Anthony's orphanage into the catholic religion and rebellion againts indulgence. Unfortunately, if Ren doesn't get adopted by the age of 18 he will be forced into the army just like the other's. Just when Ren begins to worry that maybe nobody will adopt him because of his injury, Benjamin Nab comes along and adopts him into his fast life full of lies, scams, and misfortunate events.

-I personally loved this book. I felt that it was the best class reading we read all year. I was immediately pulled into the life of the main character from the first chapter. Great job Hannah Tinti. You Rock!