Joel/JJ Arcanjo
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Author of the Crookhaven series
http://geni.us/Crookhaven
I had the absolute privilege to write an article for
@booktrust.org.uk
about how to get (and keep) boys reading. A subject I feel very strongly about. Have a read if you'd like:
www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...
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Simon Smith
2 months ago
Loved the final Crook Haven boook by
@joelarcanjo.bsky.social
“The Thieves Revenge” is a celebratory end to a wonderful series. Whilst the the perils are the greatest they’ve been, it revels in its found family and how that allows of the crew to be better. Great series/ Great ending
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Helen Jones
3 months ago
16. Crookhaven: The Thieves Revenge by
@joelarcanjo.bsky.social
Don’t want to give anything anyway but this is a heart-poundingly brilliant conclusion to the series.
@hachettechildrens.bsky.social
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Mr Tom Slattery
4 months ago
#sundaymorningbookchat
and Schools Out for Summer!!!! So what books are on your list for summer reading? Here are three of mine: The final Crookhaven by
@joelarcanjo.bsky.social
Impossible Creatures book 2 Katherine Rundell, Mythmakers by Tamzin Merchant
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Mr Tom Slattery
5 months ago
#SundayMorningBookChat
what preorders have you got coming up for the rest of the year that you’re most looking forward to? Do you ever preorder? Did you know preordering new titles can significantly influence their success? These are mine:
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Here it is, @bbcstudios hugely talented cast of Crooks & Crooklings for the adaptation of Crookhaven! I got to watch every audition, so trust me when I tell you that they are not only phenomenal actors but perfect for their roles. Deadline article here:
tinyurl.com/mufza8a4
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I have waited over 2 years to make this announcement, but the news is FINALLY out: BBC Studios (@bbcstudios) are adapting Crookhaven as a TV series! Gabriel & my whole crew of good-hearted crooks are coming to your screens soon! Press release here:
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
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Mr Tom Slattery
6 months ago
Here’s my Round up of my rhyming reviews for March and April. Some awesome children’s literature and some of my mediocre poetry. Check it out!
@elnorrywriter.bsky.social
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@dhonielle.bsky.social
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March & April 2025 – Rhyming Review Roundup
One of my favourite parts of writing my blog is writing the rhyming reviews for each book. Now don’t get me wrong, there are times when the words (and the rhymes) just aren’t coming and I curse mys…
https://tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/05/10/march-april-2025-rhyming-review-roundup/
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Here is the beautiful cover for The Thieves' Revenge, the 5th & final book in the Crookhaven series! Join my crooked crew as they face off against the Nameless in an epic showdown Designed by the brilliant Euan Cook, this is perhaps the CH book I am most proud of 🙌 Preorder:
geni.us/Crookhaven5
6 months ago
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I wonder what 5 book series they're talking about here...😉 If there's a 16 - 19 year old actor in your life, this is their chance to audition for a lead role!
7 months ago
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Rob Crossley
8 months ago
For my money,
@joelarcanjo.bsky.social
has created one of the best series of the last few years with the Crook Haven books. Can't wait to spend a bit of time with Gabriel and the crew again.👍
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Exactly 2 years ago, Crookhaven 1 was published. Since then, my book has been published in 15 countries, with more to come. I am so incredibly grateful that my crew of little crooks have had the chance to travel the world & meet kid readers all over. And we're not done yet 😉
8 months ago
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Laura Baxter
9 months ago
Just finished this by
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📢 Crookhaven: The Impossible Fortress is out TODAY! 📢 I hope you all have a blast reading the penultimate book in the Crookhaven series. Because the final part is coming soon...and it's going to be EXPLOSIVE! 😈 You can order here:
geni.us/HxE4Z
9 months ago
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Simon Smith
10 months ago
Lovely lazy Saturday. A stormy beach walk, followed by wallowing in
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music and reading Book 4 in the fab “CrookHaven” series by
@joelarcanjo.bsky.social
. The stakes have definitely risen. Love being back with this crew. Know a few kids who are desperate to read it when I finish.
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I've never experienced a year with quite as many brilliant peaks and grim troughs as 2024. But I can't let it end without saying a big thank you to everyone involved in the Crookhaven series, especially you lovely readers. I'm so excited for you to read the final 2 books in 2025!
10 months ago
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Mr Tom Slattery
11 months ago
One of my favourite series by
@joelarcanjo.bsky.social
every book in the series has been sublime. Heartwarming, action packed and clever. This series would be a great Xmas present for middle grade children
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Crook Haven – The School for Thieves by J.J.Arcanjo
The Book in Rhyme… “Gabriel Avery is an exceptional pickpocket, Can be in and out as quick as a rocket. But for every wallet or watch he took, Please don’t think he a common crook. He steals for ne…
https://tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2023/08/28/crook-haven-the-school-for-thieves-by-j-j-arcanjo/
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NicholaJ
11 months ago
I have loved my latest visit to Crookhaven courtesy of NetGalley and
@joelarcanjo.bsky.social
It is definitely the best one yet but after that ending, I am desperate for the next book already😄 Gabriel and his crew are the friends everyone needs in their lives!
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Jane Etheridge
11 months ago
Exciting book post today! I can't wait to find out what Gabriel and friends get up to next. I absolutely love the Crookhaven series by
@joelarcanjo.bsky.social
@hachettechildrens.bsky.social
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Londoners seeing these idyllic snow scenes all over the UK right now while all we've had is rain
12 months ago
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First post back here is: 📢 COVER REVEAL 📢 Designed by the incredible Euan Cook, I love Crookhaven: The Impossible Fortress cover so much because it uses all the colours of the moors. And features our favourite chaotic twins (which they'll approve of). Out Jan 30th! Preorder:
geni.us/Crookhaven-4
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12 months ago
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My crew of good-hearted little crooks have smuggled themselves on to the SHORTLIST for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize for Young Readers!
almost 2 years ago
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2023 was the best year of my life Published 2 books ✔️ Sunday Times BOTW ✔️ Indie bestseller ✔️ Sold in 15+ languages ✔️ Met Crookhaven publishing teams in 🇫🇷 & 🇯🇵 ✔️ Toured UK talking in schools, libraries & bookshops ✔️ Wrote Crookhaven 3 + new project ✔️ Very grateful 🙏🏽
almost 2 years ago
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Today I came to the horrible realisation that I've become the exact type of writer I vowed never to be...a plotter. I can forgive myself for plotting the opening chapter & the ending, even the climax. But a whole chapter? A scene WITHIN a chapter?! What kind of monster have I become...
about 2 years ago
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Happy Bookshop Day to all the wonderful bookshops and booksellers out there! You encouraged my love of reading back when I did not even speak English & now you're championing my own writing with window displays of my books. What you do has a profound impact on people's lives 💜
about 2 years ago
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Bluesky is really quite nice, isn't it? I'm only seeing bookish people and bookish content on my feed. My favourite kind 📚
about 2 years ago
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If I could pick one passage that summed up the whole of my Crookhaven series, it would be this right here from Caspian Crook
about 2 years ago
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First post! Today, my first book comes out in my first language - Portuguese! Portugal has always held a special place in my heart, so to have something I created be published in my mother tongue is a true highlight of this Crookhaven journey 🇵🇹 💚❤️
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