The Pearl Thief

"The Pearl Thief stands alone as a diverting piece of historical fiction/mystery but takes on extra poignancy for those aware of Julie's eventual fate."

"The rich details of the prewar time period, the intriguing history of Scottish river pearls, and the glimpse into the social dynamics between Scottish Travellers and the landed gentry of Scotland make for fascinating reading, but the real treat is reading another chapter in the story of Julie. Give this to fans of the first book, as well as historical fiction buffs."

* "Verity fans will find this irresistible and return to a reread of that title with this new backstory in mind, while fans of period drama . . . will appreciate this as an absorbing read that leads them inexorably to the next book."

* "A finely crafted book that brings one girl's coming-of-age story to life"

* "A must for Verity fans and a good read for those who enjoy mystery with a touch of romance."

* "Another ripping yarn from a brilliant author."

* "Each thread of this novel is exquisitely woven"

PRAISE FOR BLACK DOVE, WHITE RAVEN * "Highly recommended for all libraries, especially where her previous titles have flown off the shelves."

PRAISE FOR BLACK DOVE, WHITE RAVEN * "Like Em and Teo's tangled history, Ethiopia's is an intricate crosshatch of tradition, progress, conflict, and rich heritage, and Wein gracefully pilots both piercing stories, highlighting the unique circumstances of Ethiopia in the 1930s and the ubiquitous experience of two teens trying to find their places in the world."

PRAISE FOR BLACK DOVE, WHITE RAVEN * "Wein brings this fascinating period in history to life with several well-engineered plot twists, lots of high-flying, nail-biting tension, and meticulous research."

PRAISE FOR BLACK DOVE, WHITE RAVEN * "Wein does again what she did so beautifully in Code Name Verity (2012) and Rose Under Fire (2013): She plaits together the historical record, her passion for flying and ferociously vivid characters to create a heartbreaking adventure that grounds readers in the moment even as geopolitical complexity threatens to knock them off their feet. . . . Unforgettable."

PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY "A fiendishly plotted mind game of a novel, the kind you have to read twice."

PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY "I closed this book feeling I'd met real people I'd never forget. Code Name Verity's characters don't just stick with me-they haunt me. I just can't recommend this book enough."

PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY "It has been a while since I was so captivated by a character in YA fiction Code Name Verity is one of those rare things: an exciting-and affecting-female adventure story."

PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY "The unforgettable Code Name Verity played with my mind, and then it ripped out my heart."

PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY "This astonishing tale of friendship and truth will take wing and soar into your heart."

PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY * "If you pick up this book, it will be some time before you put your dog-eared, tear-stained copy back down."

PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY *"A carefully researched, precisely written tour de force; unforgettable and wrenching."

PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY *"A riveting and often brutal tale of WWII action and espionage with a powerful friendship at its core. [an] expertly crafted adventure."

PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY *"This novel positively soars."

PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY *"[A] taut, riveting thriller. Readers will be left gasping for the finish, desperate to know how it ends."

PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY *"[An] innovative spy tale built to be savored."

PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY Accolades 2013 Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book 2013 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Top Ten 2013 Edgar Award Winner New York Times best seller New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2012 Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2012 Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2012 School Library Journal's Best Books of the Year 2012 The Horn BookMagazine's Best Books of 2012 Booklist Books for Youth Editors' Choice: 2012 Library Journal's Best YA Books for Adults BookPage Best Children's Books of 2012 The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbons 2012 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best 2012 Young Adult Novels You'll Never Outgrow --part of National Public Radio's Best Books of 2012 series A BookBrowse 2012 Favorite 2012 Cybils Award finalist

PRAISE FOR ROSE UNDER FIRE "Rose Under Fire is bound to soar into the promised land of young adult books read by actual adults-and deservedly so, because Wein's unself-consciously important story is timeless, ageless and triumphant."

PRAISE FOR ROSE UNDER FIRE "Wein's second World War II adventure novel - the first, Code Name Verity, was highly praised last year - captures poignantly the fragility of hope and the balm forgiveness offers."

PRAISE FOR ROSE UNDER FIRE * "At once heartbreaking and hopeful, Rose Under Fire will stay with readers long after they have finished the last page."

PRAISE FOR ROSE UNDER FIRE * "In plot and character this story is consistently involving, a great, page-turning read; just as impressive is how subtly Wein brings a respectful, critical intelligence to her subject."

PRAISE FOR ROSE UNDER FIRE * "Readers will connect with Rose and be moved by her struggle to go forward, find her wings again, and fly."

PRAISE FOR ROSE UNDER FIRE * "Wein excels at weaving research seamlessly into narrative and has crafted another indelible story about friendship borne out of unimaginable adversity."

PRAISE FOR ROSE UNDER FIRE * "[A]lthough the story's action follows [Code Name Verity]'s, it has its own, equally incandescent integrity. Rich in detail, from the small kindnesses of fellow prisoners to harrowing scenes of escape and the Nazi Doctors' Trial in Nuremburg, at the core of this novel is the resilience of human nature and the power of friendship and hope."

PRAISE FOR ROSE UNDER FIRE Accolades Schneider Family Book Award, Best Teen Book, 2014 Top Ten YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2014 New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2013 Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2013 School Library Journal's Best Books of 2013 Publishers Weekly Best Children's Books of 2013 The Children's Book Review Best Young Adult Novels of 2013 NPR Best Books of 2013 BookPage Best Children's Books of 2013 Goodreads Choice for Best Young Adult Book of 2013 nominee CILIP Carnegie Medal 2014 nominee A Junior Library Guild Selection 2014 Tayshas List Selection [London] Times Best Books of the Year Costa Children's Book Award finalist