Age Group: 9 - 12 Years, 12+ Years

Description:

Skandar meets Oliver Twist in this explosive middle-grade debut—perfect for Percy Jackson fans craving shadowy heists! "Utterly fabulous" (Alexander Armstrong), "instantly hooking" (Michael Grant), "thrilling" (Jonathan Stroud). Street-smart 13-year-old Tom Morgan scrapes by in alternate Victorian London, shining boots and nicking wallets with his ragtag crew—until authorities snatch his pals to a merciless workhouse. Desperate, Tom collides with enigmatic Corsair, who dangles a wild lifeline: elite thief training at a secretive Alpine boarding school, zeppelin-delivered amid snowy peaks. Plunged into heart-pounding heists, ancient mysteries, and Shadow League intrigue, Tom uncovers chilling dangers threatening everyone. Balancing loyalty to lost friends with perilous new alliances, can he thwart disaster, master the shadows, and claw his way home? Buckle up for pulse-racing adventure, remote-school secrets, and non-stop twists in this blockbuster series kickoff—your next obsession awaits!