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by Robert Muchamore (Author) "James Choke hated Combined Science ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Children's Books; New Ed edition (15 April 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340881534
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340881538
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.4 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 885 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Punchy, exciting, glamorous and, what's more, you'll completely wish it was true.'

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'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 )

'Punchy, exciting, glamorous and, what's more, you'll completely wish it was true.' (The Sunday Express )

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

'I loved this book.' (Caroline Lawrence, author of The Roman Mysteries )

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

'It's action all the way as we follow the new recruit's rapid development and no doubt Muchamore's nephews will, like me, be cheering him every step of the way.' (Ireland on Sunday )

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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Cannot wait for a sequel!, 3 Jun 2004
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Cherub: The Recruit is an excellent book based on a secret organization that uses children as spies. The plot is not a James Bond fiction. There are no super-villains, no high-tech gadgets, and no impossible missions that are miraculously completed. It is this realism that is the main attraction of this fantastic book.
In Cherub: The Recruit, a normal boy called James is enrolled in the secret organisation Cherub. In the book he is put through basic training and sent on his first mission. You'll find many interesting characters, including instructors, friends, and terrorists. Every character has a personality that is shown to the highest degree which could not be done by some of the best authors I know.
The plot is a superb. It doesn't just show James going there, taking part in a mission, and returning home. It includes the ethics and emotions of James, the friendships he has with other characters, all with their own personalities being excellently shown. There are different twists that happen every time you think you know what is coming next. This book is the most unique spy story I have ever read, and shows nothing other than truly pure talent from the author. I recommend it to everyone. Even those who don't enjoy spy genres will take pleasure in reading this book. I cannot wait for a sequel! And I'm sure that those that have read it will know what I mean. Peter(13)
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I want to be a CHERUB!!!!!!!!!, 29 Mar 2005
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This book is sooo cool. The characters are believable and totally original and the plots are realistic, witty and carismatic.

James Choke is about as normal as an 11 yr old boy can be with no father and a deceased mother. He's taken into care while his sister Lauren goes to live with her hated father. James is recruited by CHERUB, a school where children learn survival skills, combat and weaponary. This school is the child version of the British intelligence.

For the first time in his life James enjoys school and fits in. He makes new friends who each have a tragic story to tell. At CHERUB they are a family and they'll look after their own because they have nobody else.

This book is funny yet full of tension, after reading everyone wants to be a part of CHERUB and I don't blame them. Everyone should read this book.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good....Actually AMAZING, 7 Mar 2007
Right i got this book from the library a couple of days ago and put off reading it as i was reading the awesome double or die young bond by Charlie Higson. But i picked it up last night at around 8pm and it managed to grip me till the end which i had reached by 4am . I haven't resented being tired the whole day either! it is a brilliant read that you just can't put down! I have to admit the mission at the end is slightly dull but it doesn't ruin my opinion of the book. I'm off now to buy every other book in the series. if you like spy books i recommend getting these and the brilliant young bond series too.
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The Recruit is a thrilling book full of spies, terrorists and pretty girls and it is also very amusing. Read more
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