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Violence
Some
Murder; crime; a body discovered
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of wit, theft as art, and a thief with a code of honor
What this book is about
The first Bernie Rhodenbarr mystery (1977) introduces Block's loveable bookstore-owning burglar, who is framed for a murder he didn't commit and must use his thieving skills to clear himself. Witty, light, and clever. For older teens and adults.
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