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Binding: PaperbackEAN: 9780060841829 ISBN: 0060841826 Label: HarperCollins Manufacturer: HarperCollins Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 368 Publication Date: February 01, 2006 Publisher: HarperCollins Reading Level: Young Adult Release Date: January 24, 2006 Studio: HarperCollins Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: In the firelit torture chamber the executioner's sword descends--and the Eugenides--the Thief of Eddis--no longer has his clever right hand. The Queen of Attolia sits calmly and watches the dreadful amputation behind her carefully cultivated mask of coldness, but later agonizes over what she has done to him. At the same time, she rages at herself for not hanging her captured prisoner outright. Readers who first met Eugenides as the rascally teenager Gen in the Newbery Honor-winning The Thief will find that in this sequel he deepens through suffering and loss, but keeps the same witty talent for elaborate, crafty schemes of espionage and theft. Caught between two rival queens in a landscape based on that which surrounds the Mediterranean Sea, Eugenides is loyal to Eddis as her Queen's Thief, but in love (despite himself) with the beautiful and seemingly ruthless Attolia. In her small mountain country, Eddis controls the only bridge between the valley nation of Sounis and the coastal kingdom of Attolia, while all three are threatened by the ships of the powerful Medes. As the web of intrigue and shifting allegiances expands, and war is imminent, the Queen's Thief risks everything on an audacious and cunning military strategy to bring the two queens together--and to steal Attolia for himself. This remarkable fantasy, with its appealing characters, emotional intensity, witty dialogue, and inventive plot, will have teen fans panting for more. (Ages 12 and older) --Patty Campbell Product Description: When his small mountains country goes to war with the powerful nation of Attolia, Eugenides the thief is faced with his greatest challenge. He must steal a man, he must steal a queen, and he must steal peace. But his greatest triumph-as well as his greatest loss-can only come if he succeeds in capturing something the Queen of Attolia may have sacrificed long ago. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - The Queen of AttoliaThe writer does a fantastic job of creating a real page turner. Her locations and pseudo-histories and mythologies make the book both highly engaging and extremely believable. Rating: - Best of all 3I believe that the Queen of Attolia is even more exciting then The Thief. Gen is back and stronger than ever. Well, until he becomes maimed. You might think, "Oh he will make it through, he always does." He does make it through, but it effects him physically and especially mentally. He has trouble making it through. He still is the Thief of Eddis, but he has gone dormant. I love this book the best out of all three: The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, and The King of Attolia. You are able ... Read More Rating:  - The Thief ChangesThe Queen of Attolia is an interesting read. The character of Ged is developed well as you see not only the side of the Thief from the previous book, but also the more cunning devious side of him as well. Ged really grows up in this book. Rating: - Dark but satisfyingThis book is dark but it's a fantastic, effective read. The first book I literally couldn't put down. The first sequel to The Thief, the tone of this story was a bit of a surprise at first, but I was so drawn in I didn't mind. In fact I think the darkness of the plotline was perfect as a follow-up to the first of the trilogy and as a precursor to The King of Attolia. I recommend this book as a purchase because I know from my own experience that one reading is not enough. ... Read More Rating: - Wonderful ReadingI only read this one because I enjoyed The Thief so much, and wondered what would happen to Eugenides next. I'm not a "fantasy" or "medieval" genre-junkie, so The Thief was stretching it for me. However, Whalen Turner nailed it again, plus some. She orchestrated a fantastic plot that had me go from despising the Queen to respecting her. Builds a beautiful foundation for the next in the series, The King of Attolia, while still functioning as a stand-alone novel that all ages should enjoy. Whalen Turner ... Read More 
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