Are there any famous novels about a thief - hero?
Yes. 'The Thief' by Megan Whalen Turner is a well - known one. It follows the story of a young thief named Gen. He is initially on a mission for his own gain but gets involved in much larger political and heroic undertakings. Another is 'Lies of Locke Lamora' by Scott Lynch. Locke Lamora is a master thief in a vividly - created world, and his adventures often involve outwitting powerful enemies and becoming a sort of hero in the underworld he inhabits.
Definitely. There is 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens. Although Oliver himself isn't really a thief by nature, he is forced into the company of thieves in the slums of London. The story shows his struggle against this life and how he rises above it. And then there's 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' which can be considered in a way. The Scarlet Pimpernel is like a 'thief' in the sense that he 'steals' aristocrats from the guillotine during the French Revolution, acting heroically.
Sure. 'Artemis Fowl' by Eoin Colfer features a young criminal mastermind, Artemis Fowl. He is a sort of anti - hero thief who at first is mainly interested in his own wealth and power. But as the series progresses, he also gets involved in saving the world in his own way. His skills as a thief are often used in unexpected ways to combat various threats, making him a unique kind of thief - hero in the world of children's novels.
