At Crookhaven, students are trained in lock-picking, forgery and ‘crim-nastics’, all with the intention of doing good out in the world, by conning the bad and giving back to the innocent. The first book in the ‘criminally good’ Crookhaven series, the secret school where students are taught to do wrong, so that one day, they can put the world to rights. With rich world-building and an enthralling plot, Crookhaven is a fabulous new middle-grade series perfect for fans of boarding school adventures. I really enjoyed the point system and the break-in challenge and these added extra layers to the novel.

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But the impossible has never stopped Gabriel's crew before, especially not when there's something at the heart of the maze that they all desperately want. As these charges are the responsibility of the recipient, please check the customs service in your destination country to see if charges are applicable.Hachette Australia acknowledges and pays our respects to the past, present and future Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are so much more than that, Caspian said, sitting in a plush leather chair and gesturing for Gabriel to sit in a similar one across the table. With its Robin Hood vibes, themes of family and friendship, and exploration of what it really means to do good, Crookhaven is a thrilling, escapist adventure full of secrets and skulduggery, and with an imaginative power that marks out an exciting and empathetic new voice in children's fiction.

Crookhaven, The School for Thieves by J.J. Arcanjo Crookhaven, The School for Thieves by J.J. Arcanjo

At Crookhaven, students are trained in lock-picking, forgery and 'crim-nastics', all with the intention of doing good out in the world, by conning the bad and giving back to the innocent.

We pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.