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Crookhaven: The School for Thieves
- Crookhaven, Book 1
- Narrated by: Chris Nayak
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
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Summary
"So this is really a school for criminals." It was meant as a question, though it came out more as an accusation.
"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. "We are a home for the forgotten, a sanctuary for the lost and ... yes, a training ground for the greatest crooks of the future."
13-year-old Gabriel is a brilliant pickpocket, a skill which he uses to keep his often empty belly not quite so empty. And then one day, he's caught.
But instead of being arrested, he is invited by the mysterious Caspian Crook to attend Crookhaven - a school for thieves. 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.
But ... can you ever really trust a thief?
With a school wide competition to be crowned Top Crook and many mysteries to uncover, Gabriel's first year at Crookhaven will be one to remember...
An irresistible series about chosen family, high stakes thievery, and what it really means to do good. Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Anthony Horowitz.
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"Lively storytelling." (Nicolette Jones)
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- ian mcnamara
- 16-03-23
Looking forward to more.
This was a fantastic start to what looks like being a fantastic series. I love Gabriel and his group of friends, they were all very different and really complemented each other. Looking forward to future books as this promises to be gripping and exciting.
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- Sebastian Streeting
- 04-03-23
Buy this, listen to it; it’s an absolute steal! Arcanjo and his merry band of thieves will steal your heart!
A truly immersive world of diverse and fully realised characters you won’t want to leave behind - a trip for children and adults alike. Arcanjo is a scintillating new voice in children’s literature. One to watch!!!
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- Marc Henson
- 31-01-24
A promising start
Jumping into the book, I enjoyed the start and the setting. While I found the world of the criminal underworld and school for thieves fascinating, the last third of the book threw a lot of plot at you without fully diving into some of the premise. There was a real sense of being told rather than shown the finale to this book, and though it was interesting did sour the experience. That being said, I'm invested enough to try book 2.
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- L. Martin
- 12-04-24
It was the most amazing things to read
I loved the that it is spoken from a criminals point of view and it made me see it from a hole new light.
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- ZX
- 15-06-23
Good book
It was highly enjoyable and a absolutely wonderful read I would definitely recommend to a friend
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- Funky pants
- 14-10-23
Fantastic Book
The kids & I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. I only allow audio in the car, and they practically ran to the car each morning before school to get another chapter in, the only time we’ve managed to be on time for school ever! Brilliant book for children & adults, narrated well. Great find for young ‘uns who love adventure.
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