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The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues

The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues

Published in
2024
4.31
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Description

An instant New York Times bestseller and sequel to The Swifts, this gothic mystery follows Shenanigan Swift as she tries to catch the infamous criminal gang Ouvolpo, who targeted her home and stole a valuable painting. The chase leads her to Paris and her eccentric French cousins, the Martinets, who have been at odds for centuries. When a murder coincides with Ouvolpo's robbery, the family must unite to solve the mystery, uncovering century-old secrets and facing internal family strife along the way. The Swifts was previously awarded the 2023 Nero Children’s Fiction Award and the Barnes & Noble Children's Book Award, and was nominated for the Carnegie Medal.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
502 pages

Why to read

  • Engaging plot full of twists and turns
  • Richly developed characters
  • Beautifully described mythical world
  • Lessons about family and trust