By C.G. Drews (author)
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A raw and compelling Carnegie-nominated contemporary YA novel about found family, from the New York Times bestselling author of Don't Let the Forest In .
He puts his wishes into small metal keys and tucks them in his pocket to keep him breathing.
Sam is only sixteen but he and his autistic older brother, Avery, have been abused and abandoned by everyone they've ever known. Now, they have a wild, hopeless dream of making a home of their own. Until then, Sam survives by breaking into empty houses when their owners are away.
One day he's caught out when a family returns, but, to Sam's amazement, the De Laineys take him in. Inextricably caught up in their cosy, chaotic life, he finds himself falling for Moxie, whose laugh is a burst of stardust.
But Avery doesn't see how he fits into Sam's new life in the butter-yellow house, and Sam has a secret that is about to catch up with him.
Don't miss the brand-new sequels, The Kings of Nowhere and The House for Lost Things, out June 2027.
If this moving novel doesn't leave you in floods of tears you may not have a heart. -- Claire Hennessey - The Irish Times
This was one heck of a ride and I can't say that you won't shed a few tears, but you'll also probably burst into laughter along the way too, but either way, it will all be worth it, because Sam's story deserves to be read...Ultimately, it was an unforgettable experience, so please don't deny yourself the opportunity to step into Sam's world and let his story be heard. - Muse of Nyxmares blog
I'm 100% positive I'm never going to get over this book. - A Whisper of Ink - blog
C.G. Drews lives in Australia with her dog, a piano, and the goal of reading every book in existence. Consequently, her brain has overflowed with words and she spends her days writing novel after novel. She blogs at paperfury.com, never sleeps, and believes in cake for breakfast.
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A raw and compelling Carnegie-nominated contemporary YA novel about found family, from the New York Times bestselling author of Don't Let the Forest In. He puts his wishes into small metal keys and tucks them in his pocket to keep him breathing.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Boy Who Steals Houses and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-14 years old
The Boy Who Steals Houses features in the following genres: Gritty Reads, Recommendations, PSHE: Family Issues, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 13+ readers
Paperback. £8.99, down from the £9.99 cover price. Pre-order. 17th June 2027.
The Boy Who Steals Houses was written by C.G. Drews and published by Tempest an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
The Boy Who Steals Houses has 358 pages
£8.99, reduced from £9.99. Pre-order. 17th June 2027.
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