** 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 “Full of heart-pounding action" A.F. STEADMAN “The real thing” MICHAEL GRANT “A thrilling read” JONATHAN STROUD “Propulsive pacing” 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.⚡️⛵️⚡️⚜️⚡️🧨⚡️ “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
