Cherub: Mission 1: The Recruit
Book Title: Cherub: Mission 1: The Recruit
Book Description: CHERUB agents are highly trained, extremely talented--and all under the age of seventeen. For official purposes, these agents do not exist. They are sent out on missions to spy on terrorists, hack into crucial documents, and gather intel on global threats—all without gadgets or weapons. It is an exceptionally dangerous job, but these agents have one crucial advantage: adults never suspect that teens are spying on them. James is the latest CHERUB recruit. He’s a bit of a troublemaker, but he’s also brilliant. And CHERUB needs him. James has no idea what to expect, but he’s out of options. Before he can start in the field he must first survive one hundred grueling days of basic training, where even the toughest recruits don’t make it to the end....
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ISBN: 978-1442413603
Number Of Pages: 352
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Story / Interest
(3.5)
Starts strong but dwindles towards the end.
Cherub: Mission 1: The Recruit by Robert Muchamore is a thrilling novel that will capture the interests of readers aged 10+ with its adventurous and mysterious plot. The story follows James Adams, a teenage orphan, who is recruited by the secret service agency Cherub. He is sent to train as a spy with other children and teens his age and learn the rigorous skills needed to become a successful agent. The writing style is fast-paced and engaging, making it an exciting read, especially up to three-quarters of the way through the book. What I enjoyed reading about the most was the 100 days of training. Throughout his mission, James must find a way to adjust to his new life and trust his newfound friends. With his sharp intelligence, he learns to outwit his enemies as he grows stronger and develops into an experienced undercover agent. I found this book to be very enjoyable and recommend it for readers aged 10 and up who are looking for a thrilling and adventurous story. It is particularly relatable for those in middle-school as the book deals with a lot of themes an situations kids go through at that time. There are a few elements that make the book seem a bit outdated (PlayStation 2 for instance) and that jogged me out of the story for a bit (time to get an updated edition made!). For fans of spy stories, this is a good read. I would give it 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Overall
3.5