{"product_id":"shadow-thieves-island","title":"Shadow Thieves: Island of Skulls: The Second Book in the Blockbuster Middle-Grade Action Adventure Thriller Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDare you step into the shadows once again? Return to the thrilling, bestselling world of Beaufort’s School for Deceptive Arts in \u003ci\u003eShadow Thieves: Island of Skulls\u003c\/i\u003e by Peter Burns—the explosive second book in the award-winning middle-grade adventure series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/b\u003e Following the massive success of \u003ci\u003eShadow Thieves\u003c\/i\u003e (published as \u003ci\u003eSchool for Thieves\u003c\/i\u003e in the US and winner of the Barnes \u0026amp; Noble Children’s and YA Book Prize 2026), Tom and his new friends are back for an even more perilous escapade. This time, they are taken on a high-stakes treasure-hunting trip to a private island in the Mediterranean once owned by the legendary villain himself, the Duke of Nimes. Rumor has it the Duke hid a spectacular treasure—and a terrifying weapon—deep within the warrens, tunnels, and caves peppering the island. Will Tom's street-smarts keep him and his friends alive as they race to track down the treasure? And just who are the deadly double agents secretly sabotaging their every move? Packed with propulsive pacing, razor-sharp plotting, and heart-pounding action, this blockbuster adventure is an absolute must-read for fans of \u003ci\u003eSkandar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePercy Jackson\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOliver Twist\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward-Winning Series Pedigree:\u003c\/b\u003e Follows the critical acclaim of \u003ci\u003eShadow Thieves\u003c\/i\u003e, the overall winner of the Barnes \u0026amp; Noble Children’s and YA Book Prize 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlockbuster Middle-Grade Adventure:\u003c\/b\u003e Praised by top authors and critics like Alexander Armstrong, Michael Grant, Jonathan Stroud, and \u003ci\u003ePublishers' Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Octane Plotting:\u003c\/b\u003e Blends treasure-hunting mystery, dangerous double agents, clever street-smarts, and dark subterranean secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Perfect Gift:\u003c\/b\u003e An exciting, highly anticipated present for young readers, fantasy fans, and lovers of fast-paced middle-grade action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52731927265563,"sku":null,"price":509.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81ANaLgYwyL._SL1500.jpg?v=1785917021","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/hi\/products\/shadow-thieves-island","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}