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- A few things to know about DylanHe is the only boy in his entire town.His best friends are two pet chickens.Criminal instincts run in his family.And one more small thing about nine-year-old Dylan--the crime of the century has just fallen into his lap.
- 8-12 Years
- 7.6" x 5.1" Paperback
- 320 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure
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The second novel from the Carnegie Medal-winning author of "Millions" tells the story of a young boy-turned-art thief. Charming and hilarious.--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review).Book Synopsis
A few things to know about Dylan
He is the only boy in his entire town.
His best friends are two pet chickens.
Criminal instincts run in his family.
And one more small thing about nine-year-old Dylan--the crime of the century has just fallen into his lap.
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"Truly a masterpeice." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
"Boyce's signature daffiness plays hilarity and pathos off each other with not one wrong note." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"This sophomore effort from the author of the witty and wonderful Millions is equally charming and hilarious." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"This novel's wry, quirky sweetness [will connect] with readers on a number of points." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
"Readers will be charmed." -- ALA Booklist
"Endearingly ingenuous." -- Horn Book Magazine
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