{"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","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/crookhaven-series-jj-arcanjo-4-books-collection-set-young-adult-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}