Welcome to the school where scoundrels save the day. This is Robin Hood meets Oliver Twist in a laugh-out-loud new series from one of the most-loved children's authors, Terry Deary. With a cast of hilarious characters, witty asides and farcical action, no reader can fail to be inspired by the goings-on at this most unusual of schools!
One of the World Book Day 2014 Authors Terry Deary is the author of 249 fiction and non-fiction books published in 36 years and is one of the most successful children’s authors of all time. His Horrible Histories series has sold over 6 million copies in the UK and has been translated into over 40 languages, as well as being adapted into a BAFTA award-winning television series for CBBC. Terry was also voted The Outstanding Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century (Books for Keeps). He has now turned his attentions to adult fiction and non-fiction and more television and stage work.
He is married to Jenny and they have a daughter Sara who recently had twins, Terry's first grandchildren. He lives in Durham.
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From the moment Smiff Smith enrols at Master Crook's Crime Academy, he has no idea the thrills that lies in store.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Master Crook's Crime Academy: Burglary For Beginners and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
Master Crook's Crime Academy: Burglary For Beginners features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Master Crook's Crime Academy: Burglary For Beginners was written by Terry Deary and published by Scholastic
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