Shadow Thieves

Paperback Published on: 05/06/2025
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Bookseller Reviews

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Shadow Thieves
High-Stakes Thieving Fun!
Tom is a scrappy orphan living in an alternate Victorian London when he's unceremoniously plucked up and taken to an illustrious school for thieves... thi... READ MORE
Clara at Barnet

Synopsis

13-year-old Tom Morgan and his friends live on the streets of an alternate London, shining shoes and picking pockets – until one day Tom’s friends are caught and sent to a brutal workhouse.

Frantic and without a way to save them, Tom bumps into the mysterious Corsair, who offers him an opportunity to train at an elite international boarding school for thieves. Seeing a glimmer of hope, Tom lets himself be whisked away to the snowy Alps in a zeppelin. Swept into a thrilling world of danger and intrigue, the more secrets he learns about the Shadow League, the harder it becomes for Tom to leave. But there are dark forces at work and real danger is coming…

Can Tom save his fellow pupils from disaster – and ever be able to get home again to rescue his friends?

Get ready for the stunning debut in what is guaranteed to become every reader’s favourite new series! Heart-pounding adventure, thrilling heists, remote boarding schools full of ancient secrets waiting to be discovered and much much more…

Readers love Shadow Thieves!

“One of my favourite reads of all time"

"Reading this book helped me to escape the real world and enter into a world full of imagination"

“I couldn’t put the book down"

Publisher information

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780008667818
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 26 mm
  • Interest age: From 10 years
  • Weight: 240g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Shadow Thieves
A terrifically thrilling adventure set in an alternate world of danger, intrigue and high-risk …
Shadow Thieves is a terrifically thrilling adventure set in an alternate world of danger, intrigue and high-risk that kept me on a tightrope of tension and... READ MORE
BookCraic
Shadow Thieves
I didn’t want this to end!
13 year old Tom has made the best of it living on the streets of an alternate London with his rag tag crew who are like family. While Tom shines shoes he’s... READ MORE
Claire
Shadow Thieves
Absolutely brilliant - I couldn't put it down!
When a friend posted images of the launch dinner she had attended for this new read on Twitter/X, and spoke about it with huge enthusiasm, I immediately ch... READ MORE
Jacqui  Sydney
Shadow Thieves
“Once you’re in, you’re in for life”
Non spoilery review ⬇️ A parallel world where Britain has been absorbed by the French empire. Tom Morgan our 13 year old protagonist is living on Londo... READ MORE
Sallyandbooks
Shadow Thieves
Book 1 - New Series!
Thank you to the publishers for this early review copy. This is book 1 in a new adventure series for children age 9 to 12 years. I am hooked in and ready... READ MORE
Fiona Sharp
Shadow Thieves
Absolutely brilliant – can’t recommend it enough
I was lucky enough to get an early copy of Shadow Thieves and have also pre-ordered one, thats how much I have loved it. It’s honestly one of the best book... READ MORE
Alistair Snowie
Shadow Thieves
Absolutely brilliant – can’t recommend it enough
I was lucky enough to get an early copy of Shadow Thieves and have also pre-ordered one, thats how much I have loved it. It’s honestly one of the best book... READ MORE
Alistair Snowie
Shadow Thieves
EXCITING & ATMOSPHERIC MG THRILLER SET AT A SCHOOL FOR THIEVES FULL OF SECRETS
GOOD NIGHT TO READ REVIEW An explosive fusion of Oliver Twist, dark boarding school drama, sly espionage and skulduggery in the shadows. Intriguing from t... READ MORE
Tanja Jennings
Shadow Thieves
Exciting new adventure!
I loved going on this adventure with Tom, meeting all the interesting characters along the way! Peter Burns did an amazing job making the characters feel r... READ MORE
Rebecca Evans
Shadow Thieves
A fantastic, Dickensian action-adventure!
I loved reading Shadow Thieves. This book is SO up my street! With Dickensian steampunk vibes, really cool world building (in this parallel world Britain h... READ MORE
Philippa Rose
Shadow Thieves
Hooked From Page One
This was one of my favourite books by a debut author! The story revolves around orphan Tom Morgan, who lives on the streets with his friends in an alte... READ MORE
Stef McM
Shadow Thieves
This summer’s big blockbuster
Perfect for fans of Skandar, Oliver Twist, Tidemagic and The Thief of Farrowfell, this is more than just a story of an orphan attending a privileged school... READ MORE
Tom Griffiths
Shadow Thieves
A thrilling story about a school for thieves, set in a gritty alternate London
In "Shadow Thieves", author Peter Burns takes this concept and runs with it. The result is an fast-paced, action-packed middle-grade adventure set in an im... READ MORE
Customer
Shadow Thieves
Amazing and a must read!
I read this book as an adult and I absolutely loved it! Fantastic storyline, such a page turner and gave Harry Potter vibes. I cannot wait until book 2 com... READ MORE
Lyn Aicken
Shadow Thieves
Absolutely thrilling
Couldn’t believe this was a debut! Absolutely incredible. It’s an action packed read, full to the brim of adventure. Loved the plot, the main character... READ MORE
Hannah M