Shadow Thieves: The Iron Mountain

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** SHADOW THIEVES (published as SCHOOL FOR THIEVES in the US) is the OVERALL WINNER of the Barnes & Noble Children’s and YA Book Prize 2026!**

“Top marks” Observer

"Utterly fabulous” ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG

“The real thing” MICHAEL GRANT

“A thrilling read!” JONATHAN STROUD

“Propulsive pacing and action packed plotting” Publishers’ Weekly starred review

After discovering betrayal within the Shadow League,Tom Morgan risks everything to free his mentor the Corsair from the Penumbra — a frozen, rat‐infested prison in the icy north. It’s a race against time as Tom and his friends embark on a desperate assault that will uncover brutal truths about Tom's origins. Truths that could ruin everything.

A vicious new regime. An impossible quest. An answer tied to blood.

DARE YOU STEP INTO THE SHADOWS?

** SHADOW THIEVES (published as SCHOOL FOR THIEVES in the US) is the OVERALL WINNER of the Barnes & Noble Children’s and YA Book Prize 2026!** “Top marks” Observer "Utterly fabulous” ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG “The real thing” MICHAEL GRANT “A thrilling read!” JONATHAN STROUD “Propulsive pacing and...

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About the author

Peter Burns is the author of ten critically acclaimed non-fiction sports books and has been nominated for numerous awards, including 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 Shadow Thieves is a dream come true.

Peter studied English at the University of St Andrews before gaining a Masters 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?

Peter Burns is the author of ten critically acclaimed non-fiction sports books and has been nominated for numerous awards, including 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 Shadow Thieves is a dre...

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