Media:Paperback Pages:320 Shipping Weight (lbs):0.5 Dimensions (in):7.6 x 5.1 x 0.9
ISBN:0340911697 EAN:9780340911693 ASIN:0340911697
Publication Date:October 19, 2006 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days Shipping:International shipping available Condition:BRAND NEW - ***Delivery usually * 2 - 3 * working days - From Aphrohead of SOUTHPORT, Lancs, UK *** . Priority Airmail used Worldwide on International orders. Thanks from all at Aphrohead.
This is NOT young adult.Vulgar.December 31, 2008 4 out of 5 found this review helpful
What a shame that the author has changed his style. Vulgar words are NOT what one would expect in a YA book. I agree most of these words children hear in the playground, but hey can be avoided. Even James Bond says Oops or damn, he does not use the words printed in hear. I read all the books before I give them to my sons and they wont get this one. Its such a shame as they have been a good series. They were almost as good as the Alex Rider, Jason Steed and Jimmy Coates books. This has put the Cherub books in the gutter.
A word of cautionSeptember 9, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book was great, fast, pacy, a really topical read BUT I totally disagree with the 11+ rating most people give this. It is FULL of inappropriate language and some quite gory and violent stuff which in my opinion makes it more suitable for 13+. I'm afraid our primary school took these out of the library, which is a shame given the brilliant storyline. Why, oh why do authors put loads of swearing in books aimed at children?
Another great story from Robert MuchmoreDecember 10, 2007 2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This thrilling tale is about how James Adams (a CHERUB Agent), Kyle and Lauren (James's sister) have to try to infiltrate an animal rights organisation. They are all thrown into a world of extreme political violence. James and Kyle meet up with two brothers who want to get involved with the AFA (Animal Freedom Army). From there they find themselves in a world of political extremism meeting people that will do anything to help animals. James and Kyle hear of a massive plot that involves some sort of extreme violence. Will they go through with the plot? Will James and Kyle turn against CHERUB to save some animals? Read it and find out. This is a fast action paced thriller and well worth reading but the violence in the book makes it unsuitable for younger readers.
Man vs Beast (CHERUB)July 26, 2007 3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Having read all the previous CHERUB books i wasn't sure what to expect with this book. All the previous books have been superb and i have to say, so was this. It is another fast paced novel. I read the last hundred or so pages so quickly as they keep you turning pages, scared and excited as to what would happen next.
I think this, and 'Maximum Security' are the best books i have read since Alex Rider.
Read this book but be sure to read the previuos ones - starting with 'The Recruit' - first.
Great series, but the first was the bestOctober 30, 2006 13 out of 20 found this review helpful
The Cherub series could compete with Alex Rider to be the best young spy series - but Muchamore needs to be careful not to let the quality slip since the first, excellent book in the series 'The Recruit'. The trouble is that the 'Jimmy Coates' series by Joe Craig is at least as good, if not better, and that seems to be improving with each book so far.
So if Muchamore wants Horowitz's crown, he better make sure the Cherub series stays fresh and original, like Jimmy Coates, and not just another 'young boy on a secret service mission' series.
Having said that, this book is really entertaining and has all the action and thrills you'd expect - it's just not as good as 'The Recruit', and I'm worried that teh author is running out of new ideas to keep things exciting.
