Loot by Jude Watson is a great mystery/adventure about kids who team up to complete a series of jewel heists in order to reverse a terrible curse. When world-famous jewel thief, Alfie Quinn accidentally falls to his death during a heist, his son, March, is suddenly left alone in the world with only his dad's last words, "Find jewels," as a clue as to what in the world to do next. March eventually figures out that his father's cryptic message was really a message for him to find "Jules", the twin sister March never knew he had. March and Jules quickly learn that they need to work together to ensure their well-being and safety, and with the help of two new friends, they set out to achieve what should be an impossible task-- stealing seven magical moonstones that are the key to ending a curse affecting the Quinn family. 
 This was a fun, fast-paced book that keeps the reader turning pages to find out what will happen next!