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Shadow Thieves

Name: Shadow Thieves
ISBN: 9780008785161

By Peter Burns

A penniless pickpocket discovers thieves’ school—and a secret that could save his friends.

thrilling intriguing action-packed

Genres

Adventure Mystery

What is Shadow Thieves about?

In an alternate London, 13-year-old Tom Morgan survives by shining shoes and picking pockets. When his friends are captured and sent to a harsh workhouse, Tom is desperate to save them. He encounters the enigmatic Corsair, who offers him a place at an elite school for thieves in the snowy Alps. As Tom delves into the Shadow League's secrets, he faces mounting dangers. Can he protect his fellow students and return home to rescue his friends?

Pages

384 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2025

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