Shadow Thieves - Shadow Thieves: Island of Skulls
Paperback
** 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
RRP: £7.99
Imprint
Farshore
ISBN
978-0-00-866784-9
Publication Date
04-06-2026
Format
Paperback
Pages
352 pages
Dimensions
129x198mm
Product Description
** 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
Author
Peter Burns
Peter Burnsis the author of ten critically acclaimed non-fiction sports books and has been nominated for numerous awards, including twice for the prestigious William Hill Sports Book of the Year. The truth, however, is that he’s always wanted to write children’s books, soShadow Thievesis a dream come true.
Peter studied English at the University of St Andrews before gaining a Masters in publishing at Napier University. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife, four kids and a slightly nervous cocker spaniel.
He isn’t a Thief, a Spy, an Assassin or a Politico.
Or is he?
Imprint
Farshore
ISBN
978-0-00-866784-9
Publication Date
04-06-2026
Format
Paperback
Pages
352 pages
Dimensions
129x198mm
Product Description
** 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
Author
Peter Burns
Peter Burnsis the author of ten critically acclaimed non-fiction sports books and has been nominated for numerous awards, including twice for the prestigious William Hill Sports Book of the Year. The truth, however, is that he’s always wanted to write children’s books, soShadow Thievesis a dream come true.
Peter studied English at the University of St Andrews before gaining a Masters in publishing at Napier University. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife, four kids and a slightly nervous cocker spaniel.
He isn’t a Thief, a Spy, an Assassin or a Politico.
Or is he?