The Prairie Thief

By Melissa Wiley

Illustrated by: Erwin Madrid

For Ages: 8 - 12

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Margaret K. McElderry Books |
224 pages |
ISBN 9781442440586 |
August 2012 |
Grades 3 - 7

£6.61 List Price

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“Fans of the Little House books will recognize the setting and enjoy the fantastic twist. Stylized black-and-white illustrations capture key moments and add to the warm tone. The comedic, unexpected, satisfying conclusion hits just... ”

– Kirkus Reviews on The Prairie Thief

“A charming, inventive tale that reads like a delightful mash-up of Little House on the Prairie and The Spiderwick Chronicles…Mystery and suspense keep the pages turning. [A] top-notch story.”

– School Library Journal on The Prairie Thief

“Wiley has created an appealing heroine in 12-year-old Louisa Brody and an involving adventure to help her exonerate her jailed father. There’s also humor thanks to the wee Scottish brownie who has found his way out onto the... ”

– Booklist on The Prairie Thief

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CHAPTER ONE

It Ain’t Right

THE SMIRCHES TOOK LOUISA IN WHEN HER PA WENT to jail, but they weren’t happy about it.

“Another mouth to feed,” griped Mrs. Smirch. Her cold eyes looked Louisa up and down. “And she’s too puny to be any help around this place. I can’t fathom what got into your head, Malcolm.”

Mr. Smirch shrugged. His lips were pressed into a thin line. He had the same grim look on his face Louisa’s pa always had when it was time to kill a pig—the look of someone who can’t get out of doing a...