Crookhaven the Collection by J.J. Arcanjo 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Crookhaven: The School for Thieves
Crookhaven: The Forgotten Maze
Crookhaven: The Island Heist

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Age Range: Middle Grade

Overview
Step inside Crookhaven, a hidden school where teenage pickpockets and con artists are trained to turn their talents toward good. This three-book paperback collection follows Gabriel Avery from his very first day at Crookhaven through daring heists, underground mazes, and high-stakes island break-ins. Written by J.J. 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.

About the Books
The 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.

Key Benefits

• Complete 3-book paperback set covering all of Gabriel's Crookhaven training years
• Fast-paced heist plots paired with genuine themes of loyalty and found family
• Brand new condition, ready to read or gift straight out of the box
• Great pick for middle-grade readers who enjoy mysteries and ensemble adventure casts
• Ideal for classroom libraries, birthday gifts, holiday stockings, or summer reading
• Presented in correct reading order for an easier, uninterrupted binge-read

Book-by-Book Guide
Crookhaven: 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.
Crookhaven: 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.
Crookhaven: 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.

About the Author
J.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.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This 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.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.