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Shadow Thieves (published as School for Thieves in the US) is the OVERALL WINNER of the Barnes & Noble Children’s and YA Book Prize 2026! “Top marks” Observer "Utterly fabulous” Alexander Armstrong “The real thing” Michael Grant “A thrilling read!” Jonathan Stroud “Propulsive pacing and action-packed...
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SKANDAR MEETS OLIVER TWIST IN THIS BLOCKBUSTING MIDDLE-GRADE ADVENTURE SERIES – PERFECT FOR FANS OF PERCY JACKSON!
The second book in the prize-winning middle-grade action adventure thriller series from a New York Times best-selling author, new for 2026 and perfect for kids aged 10+!
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Shadow Thieves (published as School for Thieves in the US) is the OVERALL WINNER of the Barnes & Noble Children’s and YA Book Prize 2026!
“Top marks” Observer
"Utterly fabulous” Alexander Armstrong
“The real thing” Michael Grant
“A thrilling read!” Jonathan Stroud
“Propulsive pacing and action-packed plotting” Publishers' Weekly starred review
Skandar meets Oliver Twist in this blockbusting middle-grade adventure series – perfect for fans of Percy Jackson! Dare you step into the shadows once again?
Tom and his new friends from Beaufort’s School for Deceptive Arts are taken on a treasure-hunting trip to a private island in the Mediterranean once owned by the great villain himself, the Duke of Nimes. The Duke is said to have hidden a spectacular treasure in the warrens, tunnels, and caves that pepper the island – as well as a terrifying weapon.
Will Tom’s street-smarts keep him and his friends alive as they chase down the treasure? And who are the deadly double agents that are sabotaging everything?
Trust no one. This is not a game.
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“Top marks” Observer
"Utterly fabulous” Alexander Armstrong
Shadow Thieves is the real thing” Michael Grant
“A thrilling read!” Jonathan Stroud
“Propulsive pacing and action-packed plotting” Publishers' Weekly starred review
Series: Shadow Thieves
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Shadow Thieves
Skandar meets Oliver Twist in this blockbusting new middle grade adventure series – perfect for fans of Percy Jackson! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ “Top marks” Observer "Utterly fabulous” ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG Shadow Thieves is the real thing” MICHAEL GRANT “A thrilling read!” JONATHAN STROUD “Propulsive pacing and action-packed plotting” Publishers’ Weekly starred review 13-year-old Tom Morgan and his friends live on the streets of...Paperback$1700Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Pre-orderShadow Thieves: Island of Skulls
Shadow Thieves (published as School for Thieves in the US) is the OVERALL WINNER of the Barnes & Noble Children’s and YA Book Prize 2026! “Top marks” Observer "Utterly fabulous” Alexander Armstrong “The real thing” Michael Grant “A thrilling read!” Jonathan Stroud “Propulsive pacing and action-packed plotting” Publishers' Weekly starred review Skandar meets Oliver Twist in this blockbusting middle-grade adventure...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableOut 25 Aug 2026Pre-order
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780008667849
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 June 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Farshore
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Peter Burns is the author of ten critically acclaimed non-fiction sports books and has been nominated for numerous awards, including twice for the prestigious William Hill Sports Book of the Year. The truth, however, is that he’s always wanted to write children’s books, so Shadow Thieves is a dream come true.
Peter studied English at the University of St Andrews before gaining a Masters in publishing at Napier University. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife, four kids and a slightly nervous cocker spaniel.
He isn’t a Thief, a Spy, an Assassin or a Politico.
Or is he?
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