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    How to Lead a Life of Crime

    Author Kirsten Miller
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    $17.00 US
    Penguin Young Readers | Razorbill
    5.5"W x 8.2"H x 1.19"D  
    On sale Feb 20, 2014 | 464 Pages | 9781595146496
    Grade 9 & Up
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    In a world where criminals are lauded and the most dangerous thrive, the Mandel Academy stands as the pinnacle of their education.

    “Miller pens an enjoyable, fast-paced action novel that’s full of danger, mystery, humor and violence, with lots of gross-out scenes and plenty of hairpin-turn plot twists that will keep readers guessing.”—Kirkus Reviews

    “Miller keeps every character grounded and believable, giving the story’s horrors substantial impact.”—Publishers Weekly

    Meth dealer. Prostitute. Serial killer.

    Anywhere else, they’d be vermin. At the Mandel Academy, they’re called prodigies. The most exclusive school in New York City has been training young criminals for over a century. Only the most ruthless students are allowed to graduate. The rest disappear.

    Flick, a teenage pickpocket, has risen to the top of his class. But then Mandel recruits a fierce new competitor who also happens to be Flick’s old flame. They’ve been told only one of them will make it out of the Mandel Academy. Will they find a way to save each other—or will the school destroy them both?
    Kirsten Miller grew up in a small town just like Cypress Creek, minus the purple mansion. She lives and writes in New York City. Kirsten is the New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Kiki Strike books, the Eternal Ones series, and How to Lead a Life of Crime. You can visit her at kirstenmillerbooks.com. View titles by Kirsten Miller
    “Miller pens an enjoyable, fast-paced action novel that’s full of danger, mystery, humor and violence, with lots of gross-out scenes and plenty of hairpin-turn plot twists that will keep readers guessing. An enigmatic page turner full of intrigue.”—Kirkus Reviews

    “This will grab teen readers just as Miller’s Kiki Strike books grabbed middle-grade students. A thick, satisfying read that ought to keep readers up late.”—Booklist

    “Miller keeps every character grounded and believable, giving the story’s horrors substantial impact. The resulting book often belies its cute title, in ways that will have readers racing to the end.”—Publishers Weekly

    “Miller has created a fantastic devil’s snare, wherein the typical plotline of teens taking on a corrupt regime is given a new and exhilarating spin.”—VOYA, starred review

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    In a world where criminals are lauded and the most dangerous thrive, the Mandel Academy stands as the pinnacle of their education.

    “Miller pens an enjoyable, fast-paced action novel that’s full of danger, mystery, humor and violence, with lots of gross-out scenes and plenty of hairpin-turn plot twists that will keep readers guessing.”—Kirkus Reviews

    “Miller keeps every character grounded and believable, giving the story’s horrors substantial impact.”—Publishers Weekly

    Meth dealer. Prostitute. Serial killer.

    Anywhere else, they’d be vermin. At the Mandel Academy, they’re called prodigies. The most exclusive school in New York City has been training young criminals for over a century. Only the most ruthless students are allowed to graduate. The rest disappear.

    Flick, a teenage pickpocket, has risen to the top of his class. But then Mandel recruits a fierce new competitor who also happens to be Flick’s old flame. They’ve been told only one of them will make it out of the Mandel Academy. Will they find a way to save each other—or will the school destroy them both?

    Author

    Kirsten Miller grew up in a small town just like Cypress Creek, minus the purple mansion. She lives and writes in New York City. Kirsten is the New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Kiki Strike books, the Eternal Ones series, and How to Lead a Life of Crime. You can visit her at kirstenmillerbooks.com. View titles by Kirsten Miller

    Praise

    “Miller pens an enjoyable, fast-paced action novel that’s full of danger, mystery, humor and violence, with lots of gross-out scenes and plenty of hairpin-turn plot twists that will keep readers guessing. An enigmatic page turner full of intrigue.”—Kirkus Reviews

    “This will grab teen readers just as Miller’s Kiki Strike books grabbed middle-grade students. A thick, satisfying read that ought to keep readers up late.”—Booklist

    “Miller keeps every character grounded and believable, giving the story’s horrors substantial impact. The resulting book often belies its cute title, in ways that will have readers racing to the end.”—Publishers Weekly

    “Miller has created a fantastic devil’s snare, wherein the typical plotline of teens taking on a corrupt regime is given a new and exhilarating spin.”—VOYA, starred review

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