Two brothers, having run away from the aunt who plans to adopt only the younger one, are sought by a detective hired by their aunt, but they find protection from a gang of Venetian street children and their leader, the Thief Lord.
General Note
Originally published: Frome, Somerset, England : Chicken House, 2002. With additional material.
"Includes a Q&A with Cornelia Funke, an introduction to Venice, and more!"--P. [4] of cover.