Stealing Heaven
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My name is Danielle. I'm eighteen. I've been stealing things for as long as I can remember.
Dani has been trained as a thief by the best—her mother. Together, they move from town to town, targeting wealthy homes and making a living by stealing antique silver. They never stay in one place long enough to make real connections, real friends—a real life.
In the beach town of Heaven, though, everything changes. For the first time, Dani starts to feel at home. She's making friends and has even met a guy. But these people can never know the real Dani—because of who she is. When it turns out that her new friend lives in the house they've targeted for their next job and the cute guy is a cop, Dani must question where her loyalties lie: with the life she's always known—or the one she's always wanted.
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Author Extras
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Awards for Stealing Heaven |
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Texas Library Association Tayshas High School Reading List
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ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults
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ALA Best Book for Young Adults
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Texas Library Association Tayshas High School Reading List
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ALA Best Book for Young Adults
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ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults
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ALA Best Book for Young Adults
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ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults
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Critical Praise for
Stealing Heaven
"Scott tells a surprising story…Dani is a brave teen who can and does shape a strong future for herself. "
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Booklist
"The fast-paced, conversational first-person narration makes for good escapist entertainment."
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Kirkus Reviews
"Dani, with her witty dialogue, gives a new perspective full of hope to YAs who feel trapped between family and friends."
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KLIATT
"With characters ranging from the insincerely charming to the charmingly sincere, Stealing Heaven just may steal your heart."
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A. M. Jenkins, author of Damage
"This blend of old–fashioned love story with lively contemporary details will satisfy readers fond of a solid summer romance."
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Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
"Deceptively touching…the twist of a family of thieves gives the story originality."
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School Library Journal
Reader Reviews from First Look
In my opinion it is a MUST Read, because anyone who picks it up will fall in love with it.
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Erin (Staten Isalnd, NY)
In my opinion it is a MUST Read, because anyone who picks it up will fall in love with it.
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Erin (Staten Isalnd, NY)
This book was AMAZING; I read it in TWO days. I consider it to be one of the best books i have ever read. TWO THUMBS UP!!!!!
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Melissa (Reston, VA)
AMAZING!! One of those books that you stay up all night reading. Read it. Now.
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Catherine (Belmont, MA)
This book is so fresh and interesting! I have never read another book that is like it, and it is really good. I am definitely recommending this book to all of my friends; it is such a good read!
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Anna (Grayson, KY)
Hands down, Stealing Heaven has to be one of the best reads ever. Elizabeth Scott has a wonderful way with words.
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Candice (Corona, CA)
I loved this book! I am so happy that I got to read something different. So many of the books in the teen fiction genre deal with privileged teens. It's nice to shy away from that. It was a great read!
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Christina (Mount Juliet, TN)
This book is extremely good. I haven’t seen a book anything like it before. It’s unique and exciting and I definitely would recommend it to anyone looking for a good book to read.
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K (Allenton, MI)
From the cover to the last page- this book had me! What’s more thrilling than to read about someone living a life on the edge, always on the brink of getting caught and losing everything? This is a must read!
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Jennifer (Canton, OH)
The idea for Stealing Heaven was very original and it was an enjoyable book. I would recommend it to fans of Meg Cabot.
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Sarah (Chicago, IL)
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