How To Steal a Dragon: The perfect read this Halloween!

In the second book of the Villains Academy series, Felix Frostbite, a new teacher, plans to steal all the dragons from the Wicked Woods. Bram and his friends, the Cereal Killers, must learn enough to outsmart their teacher and prevent his heist from going down in villain history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

In the captivating and humorous young middle-grade series from author-illustrator Ryan Hammond, the second book takes readers on a thrilling adventure into the world of villains. For fans of beloved characters like Amelia Fang, Dog Man, and Grimwood, this installment promises to deliver even more laughter and excitement.

Dont miss the third installment, How to Win the Gruesome Games, set to release in April 2024!

"A charmingly villainous adventure about friendship, school, and unspeakable evil." - Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad Gods Guide to Being Good

"Criminally fun!" - Danny Wallace, author of The Day the Screens Went Blank

The winter term has begun, and a new teacher has arrived at Villains Academy. Known as the notorious dragon rider Felix Frostbite, he has captivated Class Z with his lessons on venomous beasts and mythical creatures. However, there is a sense of suspicion among Bram and his friends, the Cereal Killers. They begin to uncover Felix Frostbite's evil plan to steal all the dragons from the Wicked Woods and leave Villains Academy undefended.

Will the gang be able to outsmart their troublesome teacher and foil his heist? Or will Felix Frostbite's plan go down in villain history as one of the most daring and audacious acts ever attempted?

Praise for Villains Academy:

"Frightfully fun! Villains Academy had me cackling from the very first page!" - Katie Tsang, co-author of the Dragon Realm series

"I loved the spookily funny Villains Academy. It's a work of (evil) genius!" - Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar

"Heart-warming and hilarious - Villains Academy is a spookalicious treat, set to terrify every other book on your shelf." - Jack Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany

"An absolute HOOT! Evil laughs aplenty!" - Sophy Henn, author and illustrator of the Pizazz series

"A joyful hug of a book with genuine warmth and heart." - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

"A delightfully fun adventure with a heart of gold." - Emily R. King, author of The Darkest Minds series

Join Bram, the Cereal Killers, and Felix Frostbite on their thrilling journey in Villains Academy. With its captivating illustrations and engaging storyline, this book is sure to delight readers of all ages. Prepare to be transported to a world where being bad has never felt so good!

Weight: 212g
Dimension: 198 x 128 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398514645