Rating: 3/5
Bandette is a quirky book. The main character is a thief operating in Paris. She is obsessed with books, candy, stealing, and magic (or at least saying presto). Her main competition is a man known as Monsieur. And the police enlist her help to catch other crooks rather than spending much time trying to capture her. These elements add fun to the book.
For all that, the book never really hooked me. I appreciated it more as the cast of characters expanded and the setting filled out. Bandette's idiosyncrasies give the book most of its personality. It is wonderful for the silliness that she brings. But she is a bit too flighty for me.
The art is good. It has a cartoonish style that might appeal more to younger readers. This fits the book perfectly since Bandette is a teenager and runs around with a band of urchins. Plus, the lighter art style meshes well with the tone of the book.
Definitely pick this up if you're looking for something offbeat and fun.
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