How to Steal the Future
Will be published approx. on 2. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-0350-7182-1 (ISBN)
Description
The Traitors meets the Spider-Verse in How to Steal the Future, a fast-paced, action-packed adventure with mind-bending twists by the bestselling author of Escape Room, Christopher Edge. Perfect for readers of 10+.
'A writer of genuine originality' - The Guardian
The maze is a dangerous place. The maze is ever-changing. The maze has never been solved.
Meet twelve-year-old Drew Blake, who faces the ultimate challenge. At the heart of a heavily guarded maze lies a secret - known only as the Avenir - which has the power to unlock the future. Many have tried to steal the Avenir, but no one has ever succeeded. Drew is the latest to try, just like his sister Evie did before him. But Drew has his own secret: he doesn't care about the Avenir; he must find his sister.
Facing dead ends, traps and double-crosses Drew realizes that the maze holds secrets more dangerous than he ever imagined. Can he find the Avenir and save Evie before it's too late?
His future depends on it . . .
'A writer of genuine originality' - The Guardian
The maze is a dangerous place. The maze is ever-changing. The maze has never been solved.
Meet twelve-year-old Drew Blake, who faces the ultimate challenge. At the heart of a heavily guarded maze lies a secret - known only as the Avenir - which has the power to unlock the future. Many have tried to steal the Avenir, but no one has ever succeeded. Drew is the latest to try, just like his sister Evie did before him. But Drew has his own secret: he doesn't care about the Avenir; he must find his sister.
Facing dead ends, traps and double-crosses Drew realizes that the maze holds secrets more dangerous than he ever imagined. Can he find the Avenir and save Evie before it's too late?
His future depends on it . . .
Reviews / Votes
Action packed from start to finish . . . Fun and tense in the best way! -- Nathanael Lessore, award-winning author of <i>King of Nothing</i> A writer of genuine originality * The Guardian * No one writes fast-paced, high-concept, contemporary books like Christopher Edge. Books that kids LOVE! -- Hannah Gold Christopher Edge's books are like fireworks - short and solid on the outside, packed with sky-fulls of dazzle and surprise when you set them off. -- Frank Cottrell-Boyce The finest white-knuckle ride of a writer we have! -- Phil Earle One of our most original children's writers -- Sam Copeland No ordinary author * The Times * How to Steal the Future is an exciting page-turner of a book, which is pretty much action all the way. This is a very clever book, and the reasons for protagnost Drew needing to find his sister gradually become clearer. * School Reading List * Pacey, thrilling and cryptic, this book will have older middle grade and teen readers hiding it under the covers at bedtime so they can sneak in just one more chapter. -- Kate Heap * Scope for Imagination * This kept me gripped from the get-go. Middle-grade sci-fi. Full of twists and turns. Thought provoking! -- @thisgeordieteaches One of the reasons Christopher Edge has become such a beloved author is his ability to combine big concepts with genuine emotion. Many writers can create exciting adventures. Many writers can create clever twists. Very few can do both while making readers care deeply about the characters at the centre of the story. In How to Steal the Future, he achieves that balance beautifully. * Melody Jacob *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
black and white decorations
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
150 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0350-7182-1 (9781035071821)
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Persons
Christopher Edge is an award-winning children's author whose books have been translated into more than twenty languages. He grew up in Manchester, where he spent most of his childhood in the local library dreaming up stories, but now lives in Gloucestershire where he spends most of his time in the local library dreaming up stories.
Several of his novels have been nominated for the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal, and he has also won several awards for his children's fiction including the STEAM Children's Book Prize and the Brilliant Book Award. His bestselling novel Escape Room, was selected as The Times Children's Book of the Week. He is also the author of the bestselling How to Write Your Best Story Ever! and How To Be A Young Writer, inspirational guides to creative writing for children and teenagers. How to Steal the Future is his speculative title for children.
Several of his novels have been nominated for the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal, and he has also won several awards for his children's fiction including the STEAM Children's Book Prize and the Brilliant Book Award. His bestselling novel Escape Room, was selected as The Times Children's Book of the Week. He is also the author of the bestselling How to Write Your Best Story Ever! and How To Be A Young Writer, inspirational guides to creative writing for children and teenagers. How to Steal the Future is his speculative title for children.