Davies, Nicola, 1958-,

The promise / Nicola Davies ; illustrated by Laura Carlin. - First U.S. edition. - 1 volume unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm

On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman's bag. But the frail old woman, holding on with the strength of heroes, says the thief can't have it without giving something in return: the promise. It is the beginning of a journey that will change the thieving girl's life--and a chance to change the world, for good.

Elementary Grade.

ISBN: 9780763666330 (hbk.) 0763666335 (hbk.)

Standard No.: 99960737289

LCCN: 2013934311

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Stealing--Fiction.
Promises--Fiction.
Acorns--Fiction.

LC Class. No.: PZ7.D2843 / Pr 2014 PR6054.A89125 / P76 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 823/.92