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Thief of Magic

Fiona Dixon

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HarperCollins
12 May 2026

Children's & Educational; Adventure stories (Children's&YA); Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); Romance & relationships stories (Children's&YA); Historical fiction (Children's&YA)

'A beautifully written compelling story told with panache and style. A fantastic debut.' – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

MAGIC KNOWS MAGIC.

With an incredible story, a stunning, richly detailed world, and a wonderful cast of characters, Crow: Thief of Magic is an unputdownable, exciting and hugely ambitious fantasy adventure.

'A dream of a book, packed with enchantment, imagination and immersive storytelling.' – Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild

'A unique, beautifully written debut with the heart of a dark fairy tale' – Philippa Leathley

Twelve-year-old Crow is a thief.

Scraping a living on the winding streets of Starsgard, Crow works for the leader of the criminal underworld, stealing from the city’s wealthy ruling class. But when a routine job takes Crow to the home of a mysterious sorcerer, his whole life is turned upside down – and after a planned heist goes wrong, leaving Crow alone and with nowhere to turn, he finds himself a new position as the sorcerer’s apprentice.

Before long, Crow is introduced to the ancient art of dream magic – catching dream essence and using it to create dreams for the rich citizens from whom he once stole. But when Crow learns of an ancient strain of nightmare magic that threatens to unleash devastation on Starsgard, he must make a terrible choice… and decide who he can really trust.

With a stunning, richly-detailed world, an incredible story, and a wonderful cast of characters, Crow: Thief of Magic is an extraordinarily exciting fantasy debut – perfect for fans of Impossible Creatures, His Dark Materials, and Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.

'A glorious adventure, glittering with dream magic, danger, and truest friendship. Crow's tale is sure to capture the imaginations of readers everywhere, and linger long after the final page – it is a phenomenal piece of storytelling.' – Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn

'Richly atmospheric and immersive. The twists and turns kept me guessing until the end.' – Clare Harlow, author of Tidemagic

'With her intricate world building and compelling characters, Fiona Dixon invites us into a world of dreams, a world which I would happily never leave. Crow: Thief of Magic fizzes with enchantment and mystery.' – Ash Bond, author of Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm

'An absolute diamond of a magical adventure! Fiona Dixon has created a dazzling fantasy world, woven with epic dream magic and featuring an astounding main character. I loved it!' – Rachel Morrisroe, author of Felix and the Future Agency

'Crow: Thief of Magic is rich with adventure and bright with imagination. I never wanted to leave Starsgard.' – Megan Hopkins, author of Starminster

'Crow: Thief of Magic stole my heart! With every thrilling page, I fell further into the wonderful world of Starsgard. A brilliantly written, magical story of hope, friendship and the power of dreams.' – Becca Rogers, author of The Girl with Gills

By: Fiona Dixon
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9780008717360
ISBN 10: 0008717362
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 12 May 2026
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Fiona Dixon has been getting lost in fantasy worlds for a long as she can remember. As a child, she spent a lot of time in wardrobes hoping to find a portal to another world or exploring the woods on imaginary adventures. After travelling the globe and working in New York and New Zealand, Fiona now lives in a 200-year-old cottage on the Oxfordshire/ Northamptonshire border with her husband and two cats.

Reviews for Crow: Thief of Magic

'A glorious adventure, glittering with dream magic, danger, and truest friendship. Crow's tale is sure to capture the imaginations of readers everywhere, and linger long after the final page – it is a phenomenal piece of storytelling.' – Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn 'A unique, beautifully written debut with the heart of a dark fairy tale' – Philippa Leathley, author of Inkbound 'Richly atmospheric and immersive. The twists and turns kept me guessing until the end.' – Clare Harlow, author of Tidemagic 'With her intricate world building and compelling characters, Fiona Dixon invites us into a world of dreams, a world which I would happily never leave. Crow: Thief of Magic fizzes with enchantment and mystery.' – Ash Bond, author of Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm 'An absolute diamond of a magical adventure! Fiona Dixon has created a dazzling fantasy world, woven with epic dream magic and featuring an astounding main character. I loved it!' – Rachel Morrisroe, author of Felix and the Future Agency 'Crow: Thief of Magic is rich with adventure and bright with imagination. I never wanted to leave Starsgard.' – Megan Hopkins, author of Starminster