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The Traitors meets Inception in this fast-paced, action-packed adventure with mind-bending twists by the bestselling author of Escape Room, Christopher Edge. Perfect for readers of 10+. 'A writer of genuine originality' — The Guardian The maze is a dangerous place. The maze is ever-changing. The maze...
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The Traitors meets the Spider-Verse in this fast-paced, action-packed adventure with mind-bending twists by the bestselling author of Escape Room, Christopher Edge. Perfect for readers of 10+.
The Traitors meets Inception - the perfect blend of an action-packed mystery and mind-bending speculative fiction for readers of 10+ by the bestselling author of Escape Room, Christopher Edge.
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The Traitors meets Inception in this fast-paced, action-packed adventure with mind-bending twists by the bestselling author of Escape Room, Christopher Edge. Perfect for readers of 10+.
'A writer of genuine originality' — The Guardian
The maze is a dangerous place. The maze is ever-changing. The maze has never been solved.
How to Steal the Future follows twelve-year-old Drew Blake, who faces the ultimate challenge. At the heart of a heavily guarded maze lies a secret — known only as the Avenir — which has the power to unlock the future. Many have tried to steal the Avenir, but no one has ever succeeded. Drew is the latest to try, just like his sister Evie did before him. But Drew has his own secret: he doesn't care about the Avenir; he must find his sister.
Facing dead ends, traps, and double-crosses, Drew realizes that the maze holds secrets more dangerous than he ever imagined. Can he find the Avenir and save Evie before it's too late? His future depends on it . . .
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781035071821
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 July 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Illustration: black and white decorations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Pete Lloyd
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 148g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Christopher Edge is an award-winning children's author whose books have been translated into more than twenty languages. He grew up in Manchester, where he spent most of his childhood in the local library dreaming up stories, but now lives in Gloucestershire where he spends most of his time in the local library dreaming up stories. His novels have all been nominated for the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal, and he has also won several awards for his children's fiction including the STEAM Children's Book Prize and the Brilliant Book Award. His bestselling nove Escape Room, was selected as The Times Children's Book of the Week. He is also the author of the bestselling How to Write Your Best Story Ever! and How To Be A Young Writer, inspirational guides to creative writing for children and teenagers.
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