Author: Anders Sparring and Per Gustavsson
Genre: early chapter book/humor
Similar books: Good Crooks series by Mary Amato
Claude series by Alex T Smith
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Summary (provided by publisher): Theo is good at most things. He can almost count to a thousand, knows several French words, and can operate the washing machine. But he can't lie or steal.
"You must try harder," says his mother sternly.
The Pincher Family love to steal things. It's what they are born for! When his parents leave to visit the diamond exhibition, Theo's heart sinks. After breaking Grandma out of prison (his little sister needs someone to read her bedtime story), Theo sees no alternative but to stop his parents stealing the diamond. His shout of "Stop! Police!" brings them only delight—Theo's lie has shown he is a true Pincher.
My opinion: It is worth noting that this book is a translation, though one might not guess it while reading. The only real indicator is the use of terms not common in the US. The English translation has a natural feel. The vocabulary is accessible and the plot is easy to follow. The humor is strong as well, with pun-based names that lend themselves to being read aloud and ridiculous events in equal measure. With appealing illustrations that support the text this is a solid choice for a young reader.
More information: The Pinchers and the Diamond Heist releases April 2.
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