Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Scholastic Inc.
Pages
277
Description
Enrolling in the prestigious and secretive academy for the children of criminal masterminds, M Freeman taps the experiences of her unconventional homeschooling background to become a star pupil.
Description
The Lawless School provides the right education for kids on the wrong side of the law.
M Freeman has been homeschooled her entire life. So M has no idea just how unusual her education has been - not until she leaves home to attend the prestigious (and mysterious) Lawless School.
Suddenly, it's very clear to M that her tutors have been preparing her all along for a life of crime. She excels at escape tactics. She's a whiz at spotting forgeries. Her years of piano lessons pay off when picking pockets and cracking safes.
M's newfound talent for criminal mischief soon brings her to the attention of the Masters, the secretive school's most secretive clique. M's interest in the Masters is personal - joining this international dishonor society is her best chance to learn the truth about her father's life . . . and his death. But when her first real-world heist goes wrong, M is left wondering: Is there truly honor among thieves?
Jeffrey Salane's first novel is full of twists and turns, reveals and reversals. Spoiling the ending for your friends would be criminal!
M Freeman has been homeschooled her entire life. So M has no idea just how unusual her education has been - not until she leaves home to attend the prestigious (and mysterious) Lawless School.
Suddenly, it's very clear to M that her tutors have been preparing her all along for a life of crime. She excels at escape tactics. She's a whiz at spotting forgeries. Her years of piano lessons pay off when picking pockets and cracking safes.
M's newfound talent for criminal mischief soon brings her to the attention of the Masters, the secretive school's most secretive clique. M's interest in the Masters is personal - joining this international dishonor society is her best chance to learn the truth about her father's life . . . and his death. But when her first real-world heist goes wrong, M is left wondering: Is there truly honor among thieves?
Jeffrey Salane's first novel is full of twists and turns, reveals and reversals. Spoiling the ending for your friends would be criminal!
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
277 p.; 7.6 inches
ISBN
0545548829 / 9780545548823
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Lexile
850L
User reviews
LibraryThing member LibraryGirl11
An unfortunate attempt at Evil Genius/Heist Society for preteens. The plot was rough, the characters were poorly developed, and the supposedly 10-12 year old characters acted like older teens. For readers looking for well written crime adventure, try HIVE instead.
LibraryThing member 21curlytop
I believe this is a really good book. It is an adventure book about children the wrong side of the law. They are trained to art thieves and can steel from any museum. I highly recommend this book for 5th through 7th graders.
Awards
Kids' Book Choice Awards (Finalist — 2014)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 2014)
Call number
J4B.Sal