Crookhaven Series – 3 Book Collection: The School for Thieves, The Forgotten Maze & The Island Heist - By J.J. Arcanjo - Paperback

Enter the secretive world of Crookhaven, a hidden school where young thieves are trained to use their unusual talents for good. This exciting three-book collection by J.J. Arcanjo follows Gabriel and his friends through mysterious challenges, daring heists, hidden secrets, friendship, and high-stakes adventures. All of our books are brand new.

Titles in This Set / Includes

Includes: The School for Thieves • The Forgotten Maze • The Island Heist

About the Collection

The School for Thieves introduces Gabriel, who receives an unexpected invitation to Crookhaven, a secret school dedicated to teaching the world's most talented young thieves. At the unusual academy, Gabriel begins learning the skills of the trade while discovering that Crookhaven has secrets of its own.

The Forgotten Maze continues Gabriel's adventures as the students face new challenges and explore the mysterious maze hidden within Crookhaven. Their skills, courage and ability to work together are put to the test.

The Island Heist takes Gabriel into his third year at Crookhaven. Alongside new classes and the annual Break-In challenge, Gabriel and his friends set out to confront the Nameless, a dangerous group of criminals who use their skills for their own benefit.

Why This Set Works

This collection combines children's fantasy • mystery • adventure • school stories • secret societies • clever heists • friendship • teamwork • problem-solving • chosen family.

The three books are presented in reading order and provide an engaging introduction to the Crookhaven world for children who enjoy adventurous stories with puzzles, secrets and young characters working together.

Please note: this is a 3-book collection, not the complete Crookhaven series. The series continues with The Impossible Fortress, published as Book 4 in 2025.

Perfect For

Perfect for: readers aged 9+ • middle-grade readers • children's fantasy fans • adventure readers • mystery lovers • school stories • young detectives • heist stories • friendship and teamwork stories • reluctant readers • home libraries • school libraries • children's book collections

Product Details

Author • J.J. Arcanjo • Series • Crookhaven • Books in Set • 3 • Titles Included • The School for Thieves • The Forgotten Maze • The Island Heist • Collection • Books 1–3 • Format • Paperback Box Set • Publisher • Hodder Children's Books / Hachette UK • ISBN • 9781444981193 • Recommended Age • 9+ • Language • English • Genre • Children's Fiction / Fantasy Adventure