Story Thieves

James Riley
62 pages2-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Middle Grade
Published in 2015

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Book Brief

James Riley

Story Thieves

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

383

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

•

Action & Adventure

•

Children`s Literature
Setting

Various Worlds • Contemporary

Theme
Revenge

•

Coming of Age

•

Death
First Publication Year

2015

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

In Story Thieves by James Riley, a student named Owen discovers his classmate Bethany's ability to enter books. Together, they embark on an adventure inside fictional worlds, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. As they face various challenges, mysteries unravel, and they must navigate the consequences of altering stories.

Fantastical

Adventurous

Humorous

Playful

Exciting

Reviews & Readership

3.9

12,428 ratings

69%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Story Thieves by James Riley captivates readers with its creative premise and engaging plot where characters hop between real life and book worlds. The book is praised for its imaginative storytelling and humor, appealing to both young readers and adults. However, some critiques point to inconsistent pacing. Overall, it offers a fresh take on book-based adventures.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Story Thieves?

An avid middle-grade reader who loves adventure, magic, and imagination will enjoy Story Thieves by James Riley. Fans of Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling and The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer will appreciate the book's blend of reality and fiction where characters jump into stories for fantastical escapades.

3.9

12,428 ratings

69%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Character List

The protagonist, an avid reader whose fantasies become reality, initially seeks escape from his mundane life through his favorite fantasy series.

The deuteragonist with the ability to book-jump, she is cautious and rule-bound, driven by a personal quest and a connection to the fictional world.

A wise mentor figure from a fictional series who becomes an antagonist after learning his life is a work of fiction, seeking answers about his existence.

The archetypal hero from a fantasy series who adapts to the real world, serving as a mentor and ally while maintaining his heroic resolve.

A half-robot sidekick in the fictional series, she is pragmatic and loyal, assisting Owen while staying true to her brave and logical nature.

The "mad scientist" antagonist from the fictional Kiel Gnomenfoot series, whose defeat by Owen catalyzes the story's main events.

The author of the Kiel Gnomenfoot series who represents authorial control, becoming involved in the story's resolution when confronted by his creations.

A mysterious figure who acts as a guardian of the narrative worlds, possessing deep knowledge of fiction and reality while guiding events from the shadows.

Book Details
Pages

383

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

•

Action & Adventure

•

Children`s Literature
Setting

Various Worlds • Contemporary

Theme
Revenge

•

Coming of Age

•

Death
First Publication Year

2015

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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