Elite international boarding school for thieves offers a unique setting for adventure and growth
Alternatives to Percy Jackson and School of Four Deadly Arts provides a fresh take on boarding schools
High stakes heists and secret plots keep readers engaged and guessing
Remote Alpine setting adds a magical and immersive world
Award-winning debut novel recognized for its storytelling and pacing
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** OVERALL WINNER OF THE BARNES & NOBLE CHILDREN’S AND YA BOOK PRIZE 2026 (published in the US as SCHOOL FOR THIEVES)**“Top marks” Observer"Utterly fabulous” ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG“The real thing” MICHAEL GRANT“A thrilling read!” JONATHAN STROUD“A must!” Daily Mail“Propulsive pacing and action packed plotting” Publishers’ Weekly starred
