The Nowhere Thief - Alice M Ross

Elsbeth lives with her mum in Lewesby where they run an antiques' store. Elsbeth, however, is a little different as she can travel to parallel worlds where she is able to steal objects which she brings back to sell in the shop. But the more Elsbeth travels, the worse the weather gets and things start to go wrong.  As things begin to spiral out of control, Elsbeth begins to wonder whether what she is doing is for the best.

The concept behind The Nowhere Thief was one that intrigued me and the thought of being able to travel between worlds that are similar and only had slight differences made me think - especially towards the end of the book (I won't give away any spoilers).

Elsbeth is an interesting character and one who is clearly concerned about her mother and their life in Lewesby.  She seems to have the weight of the world on her shoulders and feels she needs to solve their problems, despite only being twelve years old.  She is a determined young lady and one who is brave even though there are many twists in the plot.  

The Nowhere Thief is a book with many layers and one that will keep you guessing.  As the book progresses, you begin to learn more about Elsbeth's abilities as well as those of Idris, the friend she makes along the way.

Released on the 2nd March, I think this book is perfect for those who are fans of Ross Wellford and LD Lapinski.  It's an intriguing concept that will keep readers gripped.