Books About Thievery

The Best Thievery Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about thievery? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Pilfer Academy
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Pilfer Academy

By Lauren Magaziner

Kidnapped to a school for thieves, George must choose between crime and his conscience.

288 pages· 47,827 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 728 ratings
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Summary: George, a troublemaker, is kidnapped to Pilfer Academy, a secret school for young crooks. As he excels in thievery and bonds with Tabitha, he faces a dilemma: his good heart clashes with the school's criminal demands. To escape, George and Tabitha must orchestrate the academy's greatest heist, revealing their true, mischievous yet kind nature. Will they succeed in outsmarting the system and reclaim their freedom?
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Trust Me, Jack's Beanstalk Stinks!

Discover the Giant's untold side of Jack's tale. Who's the real villain?

24 pages· 661 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 662 ratings
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Summary: Think you know Jack and the Beanstalk? Meet the Giant, who claims he's misunderstood. In this quirky twist on a classic tale, explore the Giant's perspective and question who the real villain is. With vibrant illustrations and a fresh narrative, this story invites young readers to see beyond the familiar and uncover hidden truths. What if Jack wasn't the hero after all? Dive into this playful retelling and decide for yourself.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Artemis Fowl (Graphic Novel)

A young mastermind battles fairies in a high-stakes siege.

128 pages· 9,067 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,114 ratings
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Summary: Meet Artemis Fowl, a twelve-year-old genius and criminal mastermind. As he orchestrates a daring plan against a hidden world of fairies, the stakes rise at Fowl Manor. Will his intellect outsmart the magical forces, or will the fairies prove too powerful? Dive into this vibrant graphic novel adaptation and witness the thrilling clash between human cunning and fairy magic.
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