The Pearl Thief is a YA historical fiction novel by Elizabeth Wein. The prequel to Code Name Verity, this book gives readers a look into Julie's life. When she was fifteen years old, Julie spent her summer saying goodbye to her grandfather's estate. While there, Julie is attacked but cannot remember the circumstances surrounding the incident. A family employee is also missing and no one can find him. Julie makes it her mission to find out what really happened and to help the Scottish Traveller family she has befriended.
Sex: There are no explicit scenes, but Julie explores her sexuality, with both an older man and a female friend. Both scenes just involve kissing, but the details are pretty sensual. A man is naked when searching in the water.
Language: Mild.
Drug/Alcohol Use: Some drinking and smoking.
Violence/Gore/Frightening Scenes/Death: There are suspected deaths and Julie is attacked. There are a couple of fistfights.
Final Note: Cody Name Verity was one of my very favorite books last year. While I was excited to read more of Julie's background, I didn't enjoy The Pearl Thief nearly as much. It was still a beautifully written historical fiction novel, but I recommend it's follow-up even more!
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