{"title":"Crookhaven","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"crookhaven-series-jj-arcanjo-4-books-collection-set-young-adult-paperback","title":"Crookhaven Series by J.J. Arcanjo 4 Books Collection Set - Young Adult - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe School for Thieves\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Forgotten Maze\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Island Heist\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Impossible Fortress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Hodder Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 10-14 (Grades 5-9)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Crookhaven Series 4 Books Collection Set by J.J. Arcanjo follows Gabriel Avery, a gifted young pickpocket recruited into Crookhaven, a secret school where students train in lock-picking, forgery, and daring heists to put the world to rights. Across The School for Thieves, The Forgotten Maze, The Island Heist, and The Impossible Fortress, Gabriel and his crew face escalating challenges and the mysterious Nameless. Fast-paced and full of heart, this paperback set suits readers who love mystery, clever teamwork, and school-set adventure stories with real stakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis four-book paperback collection charts Gabriel Avery's journey from a hungry, street-smart pickpocket to a trusted member of Crookhaven's community of reformed thieves. In The School for Thieves, Gabriel is invited by the enigmatic Caspian Crook to leave his old life behind and enroll at Crookhaven, where lessons in forgery, lock-picking, and \"crim-nastics\" teach students to use criminal skill for good. The Forgotten Maze follows his second year, with a tense Break-In challenge to the teachers' library and a new class called Reclamation raising the stakes. The Island Heist sends the crew further afield for a third-year mission built around Signs \u0026amp; Signals, while The Impossible Fortress closes out the set with Gabriel's toughest year yet, as loyalties are tested and the Nameless close in. Throughout, Arcanjo blends puzzle-box plotting with warm, character-driven storytelling, exploring friendship, found family, and the difference between right and wrong. Fans of school-set capers and clever criminal-training academies will recognize the appeal that has helped inspire a BBC television adaptation of the series. Each installment layers new skills, new settings, and new antagonists onto Gabriel's world, rewarding readers who stick with the crew from their first term through their most dangerous mission yet, right up to the series' fourth-year climax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete four-book paperback set in reading order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced heist-school plots for puzzle-loving readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter-driven storytelling balancing suspense with loyalty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat fit for fans of secret-school adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable paperback format, easy to pack for school or trips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe School for Thieves — Pickpocket Gabriel Avery is recruited by Caspian Crook into Crookhaven, a secret school for reformed thieves.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Forgotten Maze — In year two, Gabriel faces a tense Break-In to the teachers' library and a new class called Reclamation.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Island Heist — Year three sends the crew on a mission built around Signs \u0026amp; Signals against the shadowy Nameless.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Impossible Fortress — Gabriel's fourth year brings his most dangerous Break-In yet, testing loyalties beyond Crookhaven's walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.J. Arcanjo is the author of the Crookhaven series, a run of heist-school adventures for young readers that began with The School for Thieves. The series has drawn comparisons to beloved adventure authors like Anthony Horowitz and has been adapted into a BBC television series, bringing Gabriel Avery's world of lock-picking, forgery, and clever cons to a wider audience. Arcanjo's storytelling combines tightly plotted capers with genuine warmth, following Gabriel and his crew as they grow, form loyalties, and learn what it truly means to do good with skills built for mischief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis four-book paperback set is a can't-miss gift for young readers who love clever plots, secret schools, and heist-style capers. It's perfect for a birthday, a holiday stocking stuffer, summer reading, or a sturdy addition to any classroom or home library shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J.J. Arcanjo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57034354721142,"sku":"MAN-VRT-PR-U4109-0678466920","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/crookhaven-series-jj-arcanjo-paperback.jpg?v=1786051035"},{"product_id":"crookhaven-collection-jj-arcanjo-3-books-set-fiction-paperback","title":"Crookhaven the Collection by J.J. 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Arcanjo, the series blends fast-paced capers with real heart, exploring found family, loyalty, and the fine line between right and wrong. Fans of clever plots, ensemble casts, and morally complex mysteries will find plenty to love across all three adventures, presented in correct reading order for an easier binge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Crookhaven series opens with The School for Thieves, in which thirteen-year-old Gabriel, caught pickpocketing on the street, is unexpectedly recruited to a secretive academy where lock-picking, forgery, and \"crim-nastics\" are taught alongside a code of honor: skills for good, never for harm. He soon senses, through trial and error alongside his new classmates, that Crookhaven's mission runs deeper than any single lesson. The Forgotten Maze follows Gabriel into his second year, when a hidden labyrinth beneath the school's lake surfaces long-buried secrets about why Crookhaven exists, forcing his crew to rely on trust and ingenuity to survive its traps. The Island Heist closes the set with Gabriel's third year, sending the team on their most ambitious Break-In yet: a mission to Reclamation Island that tests every skill they've learned, from reading coded signals to outsmarting the Nameless, a dangerous new threat at Crookhaven's edges. Across all three books, Arcanjo builds a tightly plotted world where clever schemes matter as much as courage and compassion, and Gabriel grows from an outsider with quick hands into a leader who understands that skill means knowing when, and why, to use it. The pacing stays brisk and the dialogue sharp, with stakes escalating steadily book to book, making the set well suited to readers who want to follow one continuous arc from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 3-book paperback set covering all of Gabriel's Crookhaven training years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced heist plots paired with genuine themes of loyalty and found family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, ready to read or gift straight out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat pick for middle-grade readers who enjoy mysteries and ensemble adventure casts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for classroom libraries, birthday gifts, holiday stockings, or summer reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in correct reading order for an easier, uninterrupted binge-read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCrookhaven: The School for Thieves — Thirteen-year-old Gabriel is recruited into a secret academy that trains pickpockets and con artists to use their skills for good.\u003cbr\u003e\nCrookhaven: The Forgotten Maze — In his second year, Gabriel discovers a hidden labyrinth beneath the school's lake that holds long-buried secrets about Crookhaven itself.\u003cbr\u003e\nCrookhaven: The Island Heist — Gabriel's third year culminates in a high-stakes Break-In on Reclamation Island against a dangerous new adversary known as the Nameless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.J. Arcanjo is the author of the Crookhaven series, a fast-paced middle-grade adventure franchise centered on a secret school for reformed thieves. Writing with a keen ear for banter and tightly wound plotting, Arcanjo has built a world where young misfits learn their unconventional talents can be a force for good rather than something to hide. Published by Hodder Children's Books, the series has found a dedicated following among young readers who enjoy clever capers, ensemble casts, and stories about chosen family sticking together no matter what the odds may be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis three-book set delivers a complete, page-turning adventure from start to finish, ideal as a birthday gift, holiday present, or addition to a summer reading list. Brand new and ready to read in the correct order, it's perfect for young mystery and heist fans looking for their next favorite series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J.J. Arcanjo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57112093163894,"sku":"MAN-PR-U020420-1444981196","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/crookhaven-collection-jj-arcanjo-paperback.jpg?v=1786061780"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/crookhaven.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}