{"product_id":"crookhaven-the-school-for-thieves-9781444965735","title":"Crookhaven: The School for Thieves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn the first book of the Crookhaven series, Gabriel is a brilliant pickpocket who is invited to attend a school for thieves, where he is trained in lock-picking, forgery, and crim-nastics. He must learn to trust his new classmates and uncover mysteries to be crowned Top Crook. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 336 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 02 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hachette Children's Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted for the  Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2023!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the THE SUNDAY TIMES' Best Books for Children 2023!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first book in the thrilling Crookhaven series takes you on a journey to a secret school where students are taught to do wrong, with the ultimate goal of putting the world to rights. But is this really a school for criminals? It's a question that hangs in the air, more like an accusation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Crookhaven, students are not just criminals in training. They are a chosen family, a sanctuary for the lost, and a training ground for the greatest crooks of the future. Gabriel, a 13-year-old pickpocket, finds himself caught one day, but instead of being arrested, he is invited to attend Crookhaven by the mysterious Caspian Crook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Crookhaven, students are trained in lock-picking, forgery, and crim-nastics, all with the intention of using their skills for good. They learn to con the bad and give back to the innocent, hoping to make the world a better place. But can you ever really trust a thief?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a school-wide competition to be crowned Top Crook and many mysteries to uncover, Gabriel's first year at Crookhaven is sure to be one to remember. He will have to navigate the treacherous waters of friendship, betrayal, and redemption, all while trying to stay one step ahead of the other students and the mysterious teachers at Crookhaven.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Crookhaven series is an irresistible blend of chosen family, high stakes thievery, and moral dilemmas. It will captivate readers of all ages, with its thrilling plot and memorable characters. Don't miss out on this exciting new series!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 230g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 197 x 24 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781444965735\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J.J. Arcanjo","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44098502787322,"sku":"9781444965735","price":6.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1677842358879_book.jpg?v=1677918537","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/crookhaven-the-school-for-thieves-9781444965735","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}