“A Thief in the Theater” by: Sarah Masters Buckey

This book is a part of the American Girl Kit series by Sarah Masters Buckey and Valerie Tripp. The first book has been reviewed here.

Recommended Age: 9+

Description: Kit Kittredge spends a week of her summer vacation volunteering at the local theater--she wants to write a newspaper article about a play that's opening soon. It even stars famous actors from New York City! But behind the scenes, Kit and her friend Stirling discover more drama than they bargained for.
Set in Cincinnati in 1935.


My Rating: 5/5

Wow! I must say I was very impressed with this book! I have been disappointed in some of the other American Girl mysteries, but not this one! It was very entertaining and I also felt educated as it progressed. 


My only concern in this book (as mentioned in the additional notes) is that a character tells a lie but does not meet any repercussions for it. This was frustrating to me because it made me ask what sort of example this book is setting for its young readers.


Despite this, I still thoroughly enjoyed this book!!


Things to be aware of in “A Thief in the Theater”


Language:

  • 2 forms of “gosh” or “oh my gosh”
  • 1 “stupid”


Violence:

  • A few characters engage in a fight and one ends up with a black eye.


Spiritual Content:

  • There are many mentions of curses, jinxes and luck.


Additional Notes:

  • There are bullies who steal from a few characters in this book.
  • A main part of this book is centered around Shakespeare’s plays, some of which include spells and witches.
  • A character lies (to protect another character) and does not meet repercussions.  

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