num_pages: 240
description: Molly Abraham is a kinchin a ten-year-old thief trying not to starve on the London streets. But everything changes for Molly when she is sentenced to be transported to the American colonies. She becomes an indentured servant to a kind Jewish family in New York City, and Molly has it good. So why is it that all she wants to do is go back to London?Karen Schwabach uses richly detailed descriptions and authentic period language to bring history to life. She skillfully explores the subjects of Jewish culture in Colonial America and London street culture in this gritty yet heartwarming debut novel.
language: English
title: A Pickpocket's Tale
titlecomplete: A Pickpocket's Tale
genres: Fiction, 18th Century, Young Adult, Historical, Childrens, New York, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Jewish
ratings_count: 216
publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers