Joel/JJ Arcanjo
@joelarcanjo.bsky.social
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...
September 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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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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
“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
August 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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
“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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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
Don’t want to give anything anyway but this is a heart-poundingly brilliant conclusion to the series. @hachettechildrens.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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
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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#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
July 20, 2025 at 8:24 AM
#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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#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: @joelarcanjo.bsky.social @pgbellwriter.bsky.social
June 8, 2025 at 8:32 AM
#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: @joelarcanjo.bsky.social @pgbellwriter.bsky.social
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
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
June 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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
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
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/...
Gabriel & my whole crew of good-hearted crooks are coming to your screens soon!
Press release here: www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
May 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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/...
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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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 @stubbleagent.bsky.social @joelarcanjo.bsky.social @dhonielle.bsky.social tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/05/10/m...
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…
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May 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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 @stubbleagent.bsky.social @joelarcanjo.bsky.social @dhonielle.bsky.social tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/05/10/m...
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
Designed by the brilliant Euan Cook, this is perhaps the CH book I am most proud of 🙌
Preorder: geni.us/Crookhaven5
May 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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
Designed by the brilliant Euan Cook, this is perhaps the CH book I am most proud of 🙌
Preorder: geni.us/Crookhaven5
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!
If there's a 16 - 19 year old actor in your life, this is their chance to audition for a lead role!
April 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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!
If there's a 16 - 19 year old actor in your life, this is their chance to audition for a lead role!
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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.👍
March 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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.👍
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 😉
March 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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 😉
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Just finished this by @joelarcanjo.bsky.social. Absolutely brilliant!
February 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Just finished this by @joelarcanjo.bsky.social. Absolutely brilliant!
📢 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
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
January 30, 2025 at 11:41 AM
📢 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
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
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Lovely lazy Saturday. A stormy beach walk, followed by wallowing in @mogwai.scot 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.
The stakes have definitely risen. Love being back with this crew. Know a few kids who are desperate to read it when I finish.
January 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Lovely lazy Saturday. A stormy beach walk, followed by wallowing in @mogwai.scot 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.
The stakes have definitely risen. Love being back with this crew. Know a few kids who are desperate to read it when I finish.
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!
December 31, 2024 at 12:51 PM
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!
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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 tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2023/08/28/c...
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…
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December 21, 2024 at 8:22 PM
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 tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2023/08/28/c...
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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!
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!
December 14, 2024 at 11:49 AM
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!
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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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
December 7, 2024 at 8:28 PM
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
Londoners seeing these idyllic snow scenes all over the UK right now while all we've had is rain
a man wearing glasses says come on seriously on a netflix advertisement
ALT: a man wearing glasses says come on seriously on a netflix advertisement
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November 21, 2024 at 9:36 AM
Londoners seeing these idyllic snow scenes all over the UK right now while all we've had is rain
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
📢 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
November 15, 2024 at 11:59 AM
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
📢 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
My crew of good-hearted little crooks have smuggled themselves on to the SHORTLIST for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize for Young Readers!
February 8, 2024 at 1:55 PM
My crew of good-hearted little crooks have smuggled themselves on to the SHORTLIST for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize for Young Readers!
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 🙏🏽
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 🙏🏽
December 31, 2023 at 7:40 PM
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 🙏🏽
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 🙏🏽
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...
October 25, 2023 at 11:33 AM
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...
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 💜
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 💜
October 14, 2023 at 3:03 PM
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 💜
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 💜