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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 (61 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 784 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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46 of 49 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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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Alex Rider???, 18 Feb 2007
By Simon Kennedy (Belfast, Northern Ireland) - See all my reviews
Comparing this to the Alex Rider books is like comparing shakespeare to Mr. Men books. "The Recruit" is WAY more believable, even though its still far from anything that could actually happen. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the sequels.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than ALex Rider, 10 Nov 2006
This is more realistic and grittier than the Alex Rider books, with as much danger and adventure. It is surprising at every turn and you will not want to put it down.

The mission comes towards the end of the book and it is not as interesting as all that has come before it but that doesn't matter as the characters are so interesting and appealing. It will make you want to read the rest of the series straight away.

Out of all of the new books about young boys as spies, this and the Jimmy Coates series are the best, better than SIlverfin or Alex Rider. So buy this and all the other Cherub books and also buy Jimmy Coates: Killer by Joe Craig.

They are AMAZING BOOKS!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Totally gripping - I wish this had been around when I was a child
I have been reading a lot of older children's fiction lately, much of it excellent, but this series is in a class of it's own. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Redwood the Younger

5.0 out of 5 stars The Recruit
I absolutley loved cherub I recomend it to all young readers its a fantistic cliff hanger,when you read you wont want to put it down it so great

thanks Muchamore!!
Published 2 months ago

5.0 out of 5 stars Alex Rider, Eat Your Heart Out!
By far the best spy book EVER.

I read The Recruit and the sequel, Class A in 1 day and a half and immediately bought another five books on Amazon. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Maxbastow

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic start to the series.
This is an incredible book and makes a great start to the series.

This is fast paced and exciting and so much better than other similar books like Alex Rider... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. S. Iles

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Adventure, But Possibly not Suitable for Younger Readers

My 9 year old nephew loves these so I bought the first one to take a look. On the back cover is a warning "not suitable for younger readers" which I took to be a marketing... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sir Furboy

4.0 out of 5 stars Spoilt by having the same old Orphan plot
Harry Potter, Alex Rider, Tom Sawyer, Oliver Twist, Huckelberry Finn, Young James Bond, Spiderman, Superman, Batman, Annie and now James Adams from Cherub. Read more
Published 4 months ago by William Miller

5.0 out of 5 stars Move over Horowitz here comes Muchamore
At first i thought that Cherub was going to be a knock off of the Alex Rider series. However once i started reading i got hooked and couldn't stop. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Webb

5.0 out of 5 stars Grips like a vice: READ IT!!!
This book is a spark in the eye of the storm for childrens fiction.
Whith the dissapointing "Night Rise" By anthony Horowitz and the equaly poor "Wolf Island" By Darren... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dr. Hilary Kinsler

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
These books are probably the best series I've ever read. The plots are good, the action's great and it's amazing how Robert Muchamore has made it realistic! Read more
Published 7 months ago

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent buy
I bought this book for my 11 year old son to encourage him to read more.It did the trick!!He couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Tdgorham

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