Yakov and the Seven Thieves 

"I want you to go into town and find all the thieves, pickpockets, and criminals who live there," said the wise old man. "Then I want you to bring them to me. The worse they are, the better." Pavel's big green eyes grew even bigger. "But Grandfather," he said, "isn't that dangerous?" The wise old man put his hand on his heart and said, "You must trust me. . . ."

Madonna
Hardcover 2004
Book number 3 in a five children's series

The book is complete in new condition