How to Rob a Bank

A funny, filmic and fast-paced crime-caper by a hilarious new voice in middle-grade fiction, ideal for readers aged 10 and up. Some people rob banks because they’re greedy. Others enjoy the adrenalin rush. Me? I robbed a bank because of guilt. Specifically: guilt and a Nepalese scented candle… When fifteen-year-old Dylan accidentally burns down the house of the girl he’s trying to impress, he feels that only a bold gesture can make it up to her. A gesture like robbing a bank to pay for her new home. Only an unwanted Saturday job, a tyrannical bank manager, and his unfinished history homework lie between Dylan and the heist of century. And really, what’s the worst that could happen? A funny, cinematic, ill-advised comedy-crime adventure perfect for gamers, heist movie fans, and anyone who loves a laugh. Tom Mitchell, the Sunday Times bestselling author, delivers a humorous and fast-paced story in How to Rob a Bank. The book, a top pick among young adult readers, is a testament to Mitchell's storytelling prowess and his ability to create relatable teenage characters. For fans of Danny Wallace (The Boss of Everyone), Elisa Paganelli (Danger at Dead Man's Pass), Larry Hayes (How to be a Kid Boss), Maz Evans (Beyond the Odyssey), and Robin Stevens (Death Sets Sail).