- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (1 Sep 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747598959
- ISBN-13: 978-0747598954
- ASIN: 0747597219
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 83,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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`A comedy thriller, full of baddies, action and lashings of humour' -- Sunday Express
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`Imaginative twists and turns and a nice dry humour guarantee it won't be put down'
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you're a fan of Cherub, Alex Rider and Artemis Fowl you should like this series. Like Artemis the characters are technically anti-heroes as they use their skills for criminal gain. Also like Artemis,they're lovable rogues, who do things for the right motives and stick by their friends when trouble strikes. There is a good mix of male and female characters who have a variety of skills from martial arts and gymnastic prowess to computer hacking and scientific genius. There is a lot of mystery and questions left hanging which are explored in the following books.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This series has such a clever concept - a school where kids with potential are taken to learn to be VILLIANS! And with such a strong concept, the books do not disappoint. This first book, especially, is a thrilling and fun read, very inventive, and you'll want to devour it in one sitting.
Perfect choice for any kids who are otherwise reluctant to read, or kids who like things like James Bond but want something a bit lighter for some fun reading.
Perfect choice for any kids who are otherwise reluctant to read, or kids who like things like James Bond but want something a bit lighter for some fun reading.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Borrowing" from Harry Potter, Artemis Fowl and even James Bond, book one of the H.I.V.E series is a highly entertaining romp drawing from all of the previously mentioned books.
Mark Walden has created likeable villains and manages to make the reader care about people who break the law. Pretty impressive.
Focusing on a group of extremely talented children, Walden has introduced a school for criminals complete with Hogwarts style teachers. Seriously, JK Rowling will probably be calling her solicitors about this! The book follows a small group of these kids as they try to escape from the seemingly inescapable establishment.
Imitation is a form of flattery, and a good story is a good story. Read this book, enjoy the similarities to others and immerse yourself in a highly entertaining page turner.
Mark Walden has created likeable villains and manages to make the reader care about people who break the law. Pretty impressive.
Focusing on a group of extremely talented children, Walden has introduced a school for criminals complete with Hogwarts style teachers. Seriously, JK Rowling will probably be calling her solicitors about this! The book follows a small group of these kids as they try to escape from the seemingly inescapable establishment.
Imitation is a form of flattery, and a good story is a good story. Read this book, enjoy the similarities to others and immerse yourself in a highly entertaining page turner.
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Rather dull
Bought for my 10 year old son. He did not finish the book and found it boring. We thought it would be like the Cherub series & Alex Rider but unfortunately the first 100 pages or... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sam
H.I.V.E
With an intriguing host of anti heroes and gripping plot, this is an action packed and humorous book. Classy and stylish. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. S. Merrill
Not very original...
An OK book, but I don't think I'll be buying the entire series.
As a Harry Potter reader, I noticed some very obvious similarities between this book and JK Rowling's... Read more
As a Harry Potter reader, I noticed some very obvious similarities between this book and JK Rowling's... Read more
Published 10 months ago by cmmah
Action and adventure
This book was one of the best i have ever read otto is a character who practically comes alive. While reading the book I practically saw the book coming to life in front of me it... Read more
Published 17 months ago by BookWorm
Not good.
The book sort of lost me when I got half way into the book. Quite boring in my eyes. However, it is interesting to see the communication between the two main characters. Read more
Published 18 months ago by WJP
Great read!
Bought this for my 9 year old son who has been struggling to find something to read after finishing the Harry Potter series Alot of books pale into insignificance next to Harry... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2010 by Cupcake
Bond meets artemis in a cracking adventure!
An addictive read following the ad adventures of Otto & friends as they embark on a schooling of villainous education! A Cracking read!
Published on 24 Aug 2009 by Mr. G. Thompson
quality book
If you are looking for a book which is action packed then the H.I.V.E books are just the thing. this is the first book of the series and i thoroughly enjoyed it. Read more
Published on 25 April 2009 by Mr. C. S. Pallent
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