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Mad Dogs (CHERUB) (Paperback)

by Robert Muchamore (Author) "Even by aircraft standards the toilet inside a C5 transport plane is cramped ..." (more)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Children's Books (1 Oct 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340911719
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340911716
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,381 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Praise for books in the CHERUB series: 'Punchy, exciting, glamorous and, what's more, you'll completely wish it was true.' (The Sunday Express )

'An excellent start to a promising series. It is every boy's wish to be a spy, and this book will enthrall every single one of them.' (The Bookseller )

'An exciting, swiftly moving tale' (School Librarian )

'A fast-paced action thriller, which should turn into a fantastic series - if James manages to live that long.' (Young Post )


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The British underworld is controlled by gangs. When two of them start a turf war, violence explodes on to the streets. The police need information fast, and James Adams has the contacts to infiltrate the most dangerous gang of all. He works for CHERUB.

Cherubs are trained professionals, aged between ten and seventeen. They exist because criminals never suspect that kids are spying on them.

For official purposes, these children do not exist.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another pulse-pounding, unputdownable book, 27 Sep 2007
Because Robert Muchamore's language is simple and clear, reviewers tend to ignore him. But his writing always puts you firmly in a place and time. Without resorting to long descriptive passages he makes you taste, hear, smell, feel and especially see what's going on around. And what a lot happens! In this book about rival gang wars in Luton, (no false glamour with Muchamore), there is a real sense of danger. The two things I like most about Muchamore's books, apart from the clarity of writing, are that his stories feels absolutely real, and that you never know what's going to happen next. I also like the strong sub-plot about 15 year old James' growing maturity.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good addition to a great series, but not the best, 30 Oct 2007
The two biggest rivals to the Alex Rider series are this Cherub series and the Jimmy Coates series by Joe Craig. Cherub started off in amazing style with The Recruit and has continued to be pure class, but has never quite reached the heights of that first book.

While staying true to its grittier roots, it has lost some of the excitement because there's a limit to what real kids can practically do.

In contrast, Alex Rider became more and more ridiculous, while the Jimmy Coates series has improved with every book by striking a balance between a real life setting and more outrageous and daring action sequences.

Mad Dogs is definitely a great read, but it's good to have all these amazing books to read and to compare the different styles. If you haven't checked out any Cherub yet you should, along with Alex Rider and Jimmy Coates. (But start with the Recruit.)
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Mad Dogs - Muchamore Turned Up To 11, 28 Sep 2007
By King Johno "Mark Johnson" (Stockport, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
I got hold of a preview copy of the book and thought I'd share my views on it.

This book isn't just Muchamore turned up to 11. The whole series is completely tuned in to what the younger generation wants to read, it seems that Muchamore has managed to capture it in a book so fast paced and adrenalin filled that once you've started reading, you won't want to stop.

I won't tell you too much about the plot however as per usual with a CHERUB book you have just more than one storyline to keep you the story thrilling and the book sees many of the main characters grow up, as well as some of the background details be built up helping you gain a real sense of the CHERUB world.

For the first time we see a gadgets master in the book, although he isn't supplying the agents with gameboys crammed with a smoke bomb and bug finder. Knives, miniature guns and nanotube fabric are the order of the day - this is certainly not Alex Rider. We're no longer talking of kids who can't handle weapons and who certainly can't get injured of hurt.

Mad Dogs is certainly brilliantly crafted and is a superb read. It could be quite controversial as some aspects of the book are more adult than child, however any fan of the series and new readers alike will love the book for what it is.

A true five star read!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Mad Dogs
Another of the Cherub series which my son can't get enough of! I'm reading them too, and also enjoying them. Can't remember reading fiction like this whenI was in my early teens.
Published 2 months ago by C. E. Short

5.0 out of 5 stars another great cherub
this is one of my favorite cherub books and is based on two rival gangs which james infiltrates, buy this and the rest of the cherubs, they will not disappoint!
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Bridget A. Steele

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book personally I have EVER read.
This book captures the importance of keeping hope in the young minds of kids.. Robert Muchamore has not only " done it again ", he's created a whole new epidemic for upcoming... Read more
Published 8 months ago by EMD Member

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the series and better than Alex Rider
This book is by far the best of the cherub series. I love the action chapters and pretty much every chapter in the book. There is no dull moment. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Debbie Hirsh

5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT!
this book is great...actually all the books are amazing! u dont need to have to read the books before this ( recruit and class A) but it helps to get back ground knowledge... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mark Twain

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!!! : - )
i am a MASSIVE fan of the CHERUB books. i think mad dogs is the best book so far. there is loads of action and you notice how James has matured through the series. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Emma

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book to add to the seris
Mad Dogs is another great book produced by Muchamore. You see a different side to everyone and some new situations for James. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Flava

5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT BOOK
I amsolotly love all the books in the cherub series and this is no exeption. I would recommend this book to people above the age of 12 as some sections may be unsuitabal for... Read more
Published 23 months ago by R. Harrison

4.0 out of 5 stars James Adams meets Alex Rider!
Violence has exploded on the streets of Luton. Two of the major criminal gangs have started a turf war. They are called the Mad Dogs and the Slasher Boys. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Matt G

4.0 out of 5 stars The best CHERUB book so far!!!
Amazing,this book was the best book out of the CHERUB series so far. Although I would suggest that you are over eleven before you read this or any other book from the CHERUB... Read more
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