Jonah, Con, Tye, Motti and Patch. By themselves they’re outsiders either abandoned by their parents or locked up in juvie, living lonely lives. But together they are a top-notch group of teenage thieves… If you like mystery and action packed books this is the book for you…

Jonah is the main character of this book. He is a lonely computer nerd that is locked up in juvie for hacking his foster parents’ bank account. He was a very skilled boy that said “I want to work somewhere with computers” (page 8). While Jonah is in Juvie he tries to kill time by going to classes and helping other inmates learn to read. Even though he did all these extra activities there was still so much time on his hands, which was the worst part of all. But little did Jonah know there was a special team assigned to release him from jail. When Jonah is released he and the others – Con, Tye, Motti and Patch – are all set to do missions for a man that goes by the name Coldhart.

I really enjoyed this book ‘Thieves like us’ because it is about a teenage boy who is a computer hacking whiz who is joined up with four other exceptionally talented teenage thieves.

I would recommend this book to any persons from the age of 12 to 17 who enjoy a mysterious and action packed book and for people who generally love to read. I rate ‘Thieves like us’ 3 out of 5 stars. Nicholas, Year 9

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In the novel “Thieves Like Us,” Jonah Wish is broken out of jail by a team of talented criminals and asked to join them. They value his computer skills, although Jonah is unsure that a life of crime is what he wants for himself. He soon bonds with the other team members: Motti, the security expert; Con, the fighter; Tye, the human lie detector and Patch, a gifted thief with one eye.  All are employed by a mysterious benefactor called Nathanial Coldhardt.

Coldhardt sends the five teens on a mission involving stealing priceless artefacts and formulas for eternal life. They break into buildings and crack open an ancient tomb. Flying around Europe and the Middle East they witness high-speed car chases, fights, kidnapping and supernatural sects.

This book is fast paced with plenty of action. It  would appeal to all ages, especially those teenagers who enjoy the Young Bond series by Charlie Higson. The book also deals with a child’s need to feel loved and secure. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading other books by Stephen Cole. Brandon, Year 9

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Are you into teenagers with incredible skills or the secret to everlasting life? If so “Thieves like us” is definitely the book for you.

After Jonah Wish, a brilliant computer hacker, is broken free from a juvenile detention centre by two teenagers, the excitement begins as Jonah and his team set off on a journey to discover ancient Egyptian artefacts. They will have to travel to exotic places all around the world and all under the watchful eye of their mysterious benefactor “Nathanial Coldhardt”. The main characters in this story are Jonah, Con, Patch, Tye, Coldhardt and Motti.

By Corey, Year 9