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Book 2
Just as good as the first book and I am positive my grandson is going to eat these books up too!!M O.
Book 2
Prince Martin and the Thieves
A boy prince and his canine sidekick are caught and held for ransom by ruthless robbers! Do past good deeds pay dividends? Could help come from where it’s least expected?
Prince Martin returns to face a new threat, in an all-new adventure—his most dangerous yet!
Captured by bandits!
Prince Martin and Sir Ray once again find themselves in peril—this time trapped by a fearsome band of brigands deep in the woods. The chief thief, nicknamed “The Boss,” is as cunning as he is ruthless.
Outnumbered, unarmed, and tied up, our heroes have no hope of escape.
Unless...perhaps the boy and the dog are not as outnumbered as they thought!
Do kind acts lead to unforeseen consequences?
Find out in this action-packed adventure, featuring electrifying art, pulsing verse, and an unforgettable ending that will warm the heart and stir the soul!
Ages 7 and up. Read as a stand-alone or as Book 2 in the series. Available in: Paperback, Hardcover, Kindle, and Audiobook. 9″ x 6″, 93 pages.
Customer reviews for Prince Martin and the Thieves
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Excellent!
My 10 year devoured this series we gave him for Christmas! The writing is fun and impeccable. This is Great literature in a sea of subpar books out there for our youth. Highly recommend this book for boys!Sam A.
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Excellent adventure for boys!
My boys 8 and 4 love this series! The rhyming is fun and the classic adventure story is perfect for boys!Tyler L.
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Excellently written
This book is just challenging enough to encourage good vocabulary questions from my six year olds! And if they have questions then they’re listening! And if they’re listening then they’re learning a valuable, virtuous lesson!Stephen Z.
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Truly exceptional!
In this truly exceptional book, Brandon Hale weaves a thrilling, inspiring, adventurous tale of a boy who defeats—with the help of his friends—a whole gang of fierce outlaws, then kindly attends to the needs of a man who has seen better times. With superb illustrations and excellent rhymes, Brandon Hale and his friend, artist Jason Zimdars, have again earned the highest of ratings: Five Stars!Micah J.
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My son loves them!
Great books, my son loves them and we love that it teaches wholesome lessons.Itsme
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Delightful fantasy!
This series is a fun, exciting read for all ages. What a good book to read to little pre-readers, and perfect for older children who have a hard time getting excited about books. The vocabulary is accessible, yet challenging enough to retain interest. But the storylines are compelling, and rhyme is universally beloved by the young and old - and it sure makes the reading fun! I plan to use this series as the first book(s) as the opening of a book club for children/youths. Besides, it’s good for the soul to see good win for a change.Mary M.
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Best book in the Prince Martin series!
my name is john i am 9 years old and i love the Prince martin series. I like all the books in the Prince martin series1–5 but This is my favorite one because i like all the characters, i think the bad guys are good bad guys and the good guys are good, good guys. I like how Prince Martin and sir Ray need the help of John the wolf (my favorite character)and ted the elf to defeat the bad guys.John S.
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Gift for nephew
Book gift for my great nephew, whose last name is MartinBeth R.
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Good Reading!
The story is well written and my grandchildren are enjoying the whole series with all the adventures. My daughter-in-law said she loves that her children are having good books to read during then pandemic quarantine.Marilyn
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For lovers of Heros and other Epic Reads
Prince Martin and The Thieves is a fast paced swash- buckling read but suited for the child who can handle Tom Sawyer -perhaps 5th grade reader for content and style. As the story opens Prince Martin and his dog-friend Ray are hanging by 2 snares of the peg- trigger kind suspended from trees, but event is really NOT the beginning of the story! Their adventure begins, with a chore- or a quest and this task is from the King- so they must do their best! “To carry a gift to the north- an 80 mile journey on foot, back and forth.” The prose actually becomes surprisingly engaging ( if not always perfect), and the Tale of the quest -duty and honor bound - yields a series of acts & consequences for dog and Prince. ...(Ray defends the honor of a barmaid who was pinched!) The remainder of the story unfolds in delightful fashion and is not to be missed! 4 stars for me but maybe 5 for lovers of the bard . Me? I am waiting his falcon stories which are sure to come!Jo
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Excellent reading for boys & their grandmas
My grandchildren devoured book #1 and quickly requested book #2. They love Prince Martin & his friends’ adventures and I love the good solid values conveyed in each story. This one focused on the virtue of helping others who are in need, and how that brings it’s own reward. The heroes are brave, the villians are fierce, and the ending is very satisfying. We look forward to more Prince Martin Books.Cindy P.
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Wonderful story!
My son absolutely loved this book! The Prince Martin books are exciting, action-packed, and full of adventure. They are written in verse(an amazing feat!) and are fun to read aloudEmily C.
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Another excellent story!
Mr. Hale has once again brought us a tale of not only courage, but friendship and kindness from the knight-prince, Martin. My 5 year old boy adores these stories. They scarf up the illustrations and wish there were more! I love that it holds their attention until the next picture. One of my favorite parts is when the Prince invests his time into listening to a beggars story. It is a subtle nod to emotional help being as important as money for the homeless, as well as teaching children that finding out the back story is important in deciding whether to give money or not. We’re waiting for the next books to appear!Raymond B.
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Fun read with good message
My son and I greatly enjoy all the Prince Martin books. Highly recommended. Easy to read and entertaining for adults and children.Taylor S.
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It was so great!
My 8 ear old son’s thoughts on the book: I think this book was great because it had a dog in it and I like dogs. There was an adventure and a bunch of cool pictures in it!Amazon C.
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Great way to inspire kids to be courageous and compassionate
I really enjoyed this chapter book in verse. The story is the kind of story I loved as a kid, and I’m sure my own kids will love it also. I’ll wait a couple of years to read it to my youngest two (all my kids are under 6 years old right now) since I think some of the situations might be too scary for little ones. Having said that though, I think this is the kind of story kids need to hear (and enjoy hearing) because they see scary things around them in the world and know those things are real. This story shows a kid facing scary situations and doing the right thing even when it’s hard or frightening. The situations aren’t so scary that they’re inappropriate for school-age kids, and there is no graphic violence. I would encourage parents to read it by themselves first so they can decide whether their kids are at the right age to deal with the themes, and also so that they can be prepared to answer any questions the story may raise. The themes of courage, loyalty, kindness, generosity and compassion are relevant to every era and every kid. Our kids will face these things in real life. I want to give mine the chance to face them in story form first, so they know what to do when it’s their turn.Struggler
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Great series!
My seven year old devoured this book! The illustrations are artistically pleasing. I appreciate the emphasis on character throughout this series of books. The second book force Prince Martin to persevere through difficulties once again.Jmc621
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Wholesome
Great read with my boys! The coloring page print outs they were super excited about! Thanks author and illustrator. I’m glad to find a book with just simple imagination teaching a wholesome lesson. I like that there’s not any ungodly magic in it, just creativity. I can also appreciate the connection the author had with his son while overseas, so thanks for sharing that personal detail. I think it’s well-balanced, age appropriate violence. Nice variety of vocabulary. The illustrations and colors are impressive!Pulak
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Excellent read aloud for the whole family!
Over the course of a few evenings, my husband read this book to our five year old son and his four older sisters all stuck around to listen. Everyone loved it! My son is also enjoying the coloring pages made available at the end of the ebook.Sj
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Awesome
My dad got this for me. He also got me the first one. I really like the stories in both books and the pictures. I am giving the books to my best friend for his birthday.Margaret
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great series
Was looking for series that our 7 year would like as getting him to read can be challenged. I’m a Veteran and our eldest is currently serving so was excited to support a fellow a Veteran, and we live in a housing complex call Camelot. The books flow well and my son was super excited to see what happened next and the underline lessons didn’t go unnoticed. We are hoping book 4 will make an appearance.Jennifer
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Excellent For Kids
I am reading Prince Martin’s adventures to my children and I must say that they are such fun, clean reads, totally age appropriate. My kids enjoy these books.Rachel P.
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Yes! I love this book.
I like it because it rhymes. I think it is very clever too. The illustrations are great. I never want to stop reading this book.Bryan O.
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My boys ages 2 - 6 love Prince Martin and so do I
My boys ages 2 - 6 love Prince Martin and so do I! They enjoy the adventure, colorful characters, and chivalry. I admire the quality of the writing, the moral virtues, and the beautiful artwork. Prince Martin has become a household name for our family. We greatly anticipate the next volume!Sarah K.
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This book was a great follow-on and a smash with the kids
This book was a great follow-on and a smash with the kids. The illustrations kept my little kids’ attention and the rhyme scheme kept the tempo hopping along. I like that the vocabulary is filled with challenging words that make their meaning clear from the context. 10/10 would recommend!Amy L.
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What a great book!!
Great story and the illustrations are FANTASTIC! We’re giving these with every birthday party present we go to!Jp
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It’s amazing
It’s amazing, and it kind of teaches you stuff. So rated by my 7 year old son. You know I can read that, right?Jeffery H.
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Great book!
My daughter who is five says, “I like the book because it’s so fun. Prince Martin has his own sword, and he saved a baby deer. He is so kind. He is so good.”Nancy N.
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Another winner
We loved the first Prince Martin book and couldn’t wait for the next to arrive. Another winner! Wonderful story, message, and rhyming!Jake F.