Shadow 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 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
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.
⚡️⛵️⚡️⚜️⚡️🧨⚡️
“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
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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.
⚡️⛵️⚡️⚜️⚡️🧨⚡️
“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
