Sting by Jude Watson (author) (US edition)

Imagine Alex Rider on the wrong side of the law. Jewel heists, cursed diamonds and high-tech crime! Why is March McQuin dangling upside down twenty feet above a stone floor in the middle of the night, instead of tucked up in bed like a regular kid? It’s because, along with his twin sister Jules, he’s stealing a set of diamonds! It should be easy. But they’re about to hit a few problems. 1) Another thief has beaten them to it. 2) The one measly stone they did steal is cursed. 3) Interpol and the FBI are chasing them. 4) Scary criminals are also chasing them. The only way to fix this is to steal two MORE priceless jewels. Break out your mask and black gloves…

• A thrilling heist adventure full of twists and turns

• Action, humour and daring crimes in one cool package

• Jude Watson is National Book Award winner Judy Blundell

• Her books include Loot and What I Said and How I Lied