Books with title The Robber Boy

From the author of the best-selling Babe: The Gallant Pig, comes a rip-roaring, riotous tale. Young Tod Golightly tries to follow family tradition as a `toby man,' 18th century English slang for a ruffian who relieves unwary travelers of their belongings. His first attempts are fruitless, and it takes the advice of a practical donkey named Matilda, and her lively animal cohorts, to help him on his way. But his success doesn't last long, as Tod soon finds himself in hot water, and it's up to the kind Parson Appletree to help him out and set him straight. Now in Knopf Paperback.

One day, an earthquake rattles the town of Old Bridgeport. In The Magic Door Toy Shop, an old rusted door swings open. Surprised to see an unfamiliar room on the other side, Sarah, Michael, and Joey step through. As the door in the toy shop slams shut, the three children find themselves in Great Kettles, a mysterious land in another dimension.Great Kettles is a magical place, filled with storybook characters such as the cow that jumped over the moon, the Sandman, and even Father Time himself. Yet all is not peaceful in this amazing world. Mogg the giant is stomping around, looking for something -- something important. But the trouble really begins when Mogg finds what he's looking for and does something that could destroy both Great Kettles and Old Bridgeport. It is up to the children, with the help of some new and some old friends, to stop the giant and find a way back home.The Moon Robber is the first book in The Magic Door Series.

Em's anger, worry and perfectionism rob her of her childhood joy. What’s a girl to do? Give in to the influences that tell her she’s not good enough, or unmask the “joy robbers” that bring her down? A wonderful tale for any child learning their way in a broken and hurtful world, “The Joy Robbers” teaches little ones that happiness and worth aren’t found in their appearances, possessions and negativity, but in Jesus and His love for each of us.

One day, an earthquake rattles the town of Old Bridgeport. In The Magic Door Toy Shop, an old rusted door swings open. Surprised to see an unfamiliar room on the other side, Sarah, Michael, and Joey step through. As the door in the toy shop slams shut, the three children find themselves in Great Kettles, a mysterious land in another dimension.Great Kettles is a magical place, filled with storybook characters such as the cow that jumped over the moon, the Sandman, and even Father Time himself. Yet all is not peaceful in this amazing world. Mogg the giant is stomping around, looking for something -- something important. But the trouble really begins when Mogg finds what he's looking for and does something that could destroy both Great Kettles and Old Bridgeport. It is up to the children, with the help of some new and some old friends, to stop the giant and find a way back home.The Moon Robber is the first book in The Magic Door Series.