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Mark of the Thief (Mark of the Thief, Book 1)

By: Jennifer A. Nielsen
Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
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Jennifer A. Nielsen, author of the New York Times and USA Todaybestselling Ascendance Trilogy, has woven an electrifying tale of greed and power, magic and destiny, and one boy's courage at the heart of it all. When Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing the lost treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds much more than gold and gemstones: He discovers an ancient bulla, an amulet that belonged to the great Caesar and is filled with a magic once reserved for the Gods - magic some Romans would kill for.

Now, with the deadly power of the bulla pulsing through his veins, Nic is determined to become free. But instead, he finds himself at the center of a ruthless conspiracy to overthrow the emperor and spark the Praetor War, a battle to destroy Rome from within. Traitors and spies lurk at every turn, each more desperate than the next to use Nic's newfound powers for their own dark purposes.In a quest to stop the rebellion, save Rome, and secure his own freedom, Nic must harness the magic within himself and defeat the empire's most powerful and savage leaders.

©2015 Jennifer A. Nielsen (P)2015 Scholastic Inc.
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This book was easy to enjoy, great to listen to. The twist and turns made it a edge of your seat read and great all the way till the end!

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One of the best books i have read

the book was by far one of the best books i have ever read i think!!

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Loved it

Just another great read. Enjoyed the characters and loved the narrator have enjoyed all if her books. Love it! Thanks!

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Mark Of The Thief

This is a great book.I love the characters and story. There is just the right amount of everything in it.

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great!

This book is awsome one of the best ever. this book is hard from the perspective of a middle schooler. But listing to this makes it way more easier and the story is awsome!

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Great middle grade novel for boys and girls alike

The audio performance was pleasing to listen to. It wasn't over acted, or set to cheesy music or read in a boring voice. I really appreciated the reading.
The book/story itself was great. Entertaining, interesting and fresh. Nielsen did a great job setting the time and place and I loved it.

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Loved it!!

Rome, magic, underdog? What's not to love!? The plot and story were great. Brings you right in!

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This is AWSOME!!😍😍

This book is perfect for people who love fantasy and Adventure! I love this book! The exquisite detailed writing describes so much about the scenery. The Story line is awsome. I definitely recommend this book!

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Nielsen provides another great series!

who loved it finished it really quickly. Nic and Ceala bonding with Aurelia in the Caravan was a good part

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A Great Book

A Great book,

Nic is someone who is defiant and knows his worth, and the sudden prospect of war and a greater place in life is something that I believe calls to everyone. I look forward to Book II.

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