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Young thieves hunt treasure and deadly secrets on a villain’s island.

Shadow Thieves: Island of Skulls

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  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    13 October 2026

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Summary

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 ADVENT…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008667849
ISBN-10:0008667845
Author:Peter Burns
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:Farshore
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:13 October 2026
Weight:240g
Dimensions:26mm x 129mm x 198mm
Series:Shadow Thieves
Audience Age:10-13
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B-Format
Shadow Thieves: Island of Skulls by Peter Burns - ISBN: 9780008667849
129 × 198 mm
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A4
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Critics Review

“Genuinely gripping” — Editor’s Choice, BooksForKeepsBook 1 was one of Amazon’s Top 10 books for 2025!⚡️⛵️⚡️⚜️⚡️

About The Author

Peter Burns

Peter Burns is 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, so Shadow Thieves is 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?

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