![]() ![]() ![]() To everyone’s surprise however, the hunt leads to a chain of events that no one imagined possible. Thus begins the canny and comical pursuit of the two boys. Arriving in Venice, they hire the services of private detective Victor Getz. Whilst Bo and Prosper settle into their new life, their aunt and uncle are determined to find Bo and take him home with them. A boy of only 12, the Thief Lord is idolised by the children for his constant supply of stolen goods as well as shadowy, unknown nature. ![]() Their food and material needs are cared for by the mysterious Thief Lord. ![]() Living in a disused cinema, the motley crew have a simple but content life. In the maze-like alleys and romantic Veneitan squares, Prosper and Bo meet a group of homeless children who take them under their wing. Determined not to be separated, the two boys would rather risk a life of homelessness than for Bo to be snatched away by the glamorous but heartless Esther Hartlieb. They are fleeing from their aunt and uncle who are keen to adopt the angelic looking Bo but not his less adorable brother. Synopsis: When 5 year old Bo and his 12 year old brother Prosper are orphaned, they run away to the magical city of Venice. Themes: Adventure family friendship Venice ![]()
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