Crookhaven The School for Thieves

Book 1

JJ Arcanjo author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hachette Children's Group

Published:2nd Mar '23

Should be back in stock very soon

Crookhaven The School for Thieves cover

In Crookhaven The School for Thieves, a young pickpocket discovers a secret school for thieves, where crime is taught for a noble purpose.

In the intriguing world of Crookhaven The School for Thieves, readers are introduced to a unique institution where the art of wrongdoing is taught with a noble twist. This secret school is designed for students who are not just learning to be criminals but are being prepared to one day right the wrongs of society. The story follows 13-year-old Gabriel, a talented pickpocket whose skills are born out of necessity. When he is caught in the act, he finds himself presented with an unexpected opportunity: an invitation to join Crookhaven.

As Gabriel navigates this unconventional school, he discovers that the curriculum includes lock-picking, forgery, and even a sport called 'crim-nastics.' The students are not merely being trained to steal; they are being molded into skilled individuals who will use their talents for a greater good. However, the question looms large: can Gabriel truly trust those around him? The school's mysterious headmaster, Caspian, claims that they are a sanctuary for the lost, but the line between right and wrong is often blurred.

With a competition to determine the Top Crook and hidden secrets waiting to be unveiled, Gabriel's journey at Crookhaven promises to be filled with excitement and moral dilemmas. Crookhaven The School for Thieves is a captivating tale that explores themes of family, loyalty, and the complexities of doing good in a world that often seems unjust.

Crookhaven is criminally good fun! * Nicki Thornton, author of The Last Chance Hotel *
Lively storytelling for, well, yes, fans of Harry Potter. -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *
With its Robin Hood vibes, themes of family and friendship, and exploration of what it really means to do good, Crookhaven is a thrilling, escapist adventure full of secrets and skulduggery, and with an imaginative power that marks out an exciting and empathetic new voice in children's fiction. It would be a crime to miss the fun! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *
Gabriel Avery is a pickpocket, and a very good one at that. Crookhaven is a school teaching criminal skills from lock picking to forgery and, when the head spots his talents, he's invited to join. His unorthodox education also leads to him uncovering some surprising family secrets. * The Daily Express *
This debut puts a lovely new spin on the classic school story, offering a strong sense of community and togetherness in the face of adversity. It will tickle and thrill young miscreants of ten and up. -- Philip Womack * Literary Review *

ISBN: 9781444965735

Dimensions: 214mm x 138mm x 26mm

Weight: 237g

336 pages