The Thief books are a series of historical fiction stories based on tales told by Alane’s father about his childhood in Pennsylvania at the turn of the century. Set in the 1920s, these books capture the essence of life through the adventures of a young boy and his father. The series brings to life the challenges and joys of early 20th-century rural America, offering valuable life lessons and a window into the past.

Georgie gets bad news that there is no coal to heat the farmhouse―and he knows there is no money to buy more, either. Just after he finds this out, along comes his friend Harley, who drags him off on an adventure to find some mysterious “black gold.” Join Georgie in this heartwarming tale of mischief made and lessons learned.

It’s winter and the pond is completely frozen over―ready for a young boy to go skating!―but Georgie’s ice skates are too small. All Georgie wants for Christmas is a new pair of skates. But times are tough and he gets the disappointing news Santa might not come this year. Follow Georgie as he decides to take matters into his own hands―and discovers what Christmas is all about.

Young Georgie wakes up to a morning of chores when he gets the news that someone has stolen all the eggs in the henhouse. The culprit is Buster, a stray dog who takes Georgie on an adventure to find more eggs. Follow Buster and Georgie and their mischievous antics in this heartwarming tale of farm life in America’s storied past.

The circus is in town, and Georgie has his heart set on going. When Papa agrees to take him and his friend Harley, the boys marvel at the amazing elephants and clowns. But the best act of all is the amazing Roxie, a trained horse who can do all sorts of tricks. When Georgie is invited to ride on her back, she bolts with Georgie on her back and Papa must come to his rescue.