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Peter Burns is the author of ten critically acclaimed nonfiction sports books and has been nominated for numerous awards--twice for the prestigious William Hill Sports Book of the Year. The truth, however, is that he's always wanted to write children's books, so The School for Thieves is a dream come true. Peter studied English at the University of St Andrews before gaining a master's in publishing at Napier University. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife, four kids, and a slightly nervous cocker spaniel. He isn't a thief, a spy, an assassin, or a politico. Or is he? Visit him at PeterBurnsAuthor.com.
""In his children's debut, Burns deploys propulsive pacing and action-packed plotting to spin a page-turning, edge-of-the-seat adventure. Meticulously unraveled secrets and personable characters will have readers clamoring for the next volume of this enthralling series starter.""--Publisher's Weekly STARRED REVIEW ""6/2/2025"" ""Clever and gripping, this fast-paced boarding school story will appeal to fans of the Mysterious Benedict Society and Spy School series. A thrilling first installment in an adventurous new series.""--Kirkus Reviews ""6/1/2025"" ""Utterly fabulous ... engrossing and charmingly done""--Alexander Armstrong ""The School for Thieves is criminally good. It's edge-of-your-seat exciting and oh-so stylishly written. Peter Burns is a talent to watch."" --Alex Atkinson, author of Spooksmiths Investigate: The Cinderman ""Deeply atmospheric, The School for Thieves sweeps you along from one daring escapade to the next. Set in an alternate-history vision of London, I loved the rich, immersive world-building and can't wait to read more!""--Jack Jackman, author of Maisie vs Antarctica ""I have never been as quickly hooked by a book as I have been reading The School for Thieves by debut fiction author Peter Burns. Debut author? And it's this good? The School for Thieves is the real thing. Gripping from page one, this epic novel is a more grounded Percy Jackson, a fun read start to finish"" --Michael Grant, author of the Gone series ""Dark, daring and delightful, The School for Thieves is packed with spectacular heists, stylish cons and breathtaking set-pieces. This unputdownable new fantasy is conjured with immense imagination and verve. A brilliant achievement and a thrilling read.""--Jonathan Stroud, author of the Bartimaeus series
