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The Recruit
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Book Brief
342
Novel • Fiction
United Kingdom • 2000s
2004
Middle grade
10-14 years
660L
Super Short Summary
The Recruit by Robert Muchamore follows James Choke, later known as James Adams, a troubled teenager who, after his mother's death, is recruited by a secret spy organization while living in a children's home. The novel details James' challenging training and his first mission with CHERUB, a British program that trains young spies. Themes of grief, family instability, and violence are present.
Adventurous
Suspenseful
Gritty
Challenging
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Recruit by Robert Muchamore offers gripping action and relatable adolescent characters, making it a hit with younger readers. Critics praise the realistic portrayal of teen life and the engaging plot. However, some note that the writing can feel simplistic, possibly limiting its appeal to older audiences. Overall, it's a thrilling start to the CHERUB series.
Who Should Read The Recruit?
A reader who would enjoy The Recruit by Robert Muchamore is typically a young adult seeking fast-paced, thrilling spy adventures akin to Anthony Horowitz’s Alex Rider series or Ally Carter’s Gallagher Girls series. This reader enjoys action, intrigue, and relatable teen protagonists navigating high-stakes missions.
40,751 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
The Recruit is the first book in the CHERUB series by Robert Muchamore, which follows a fictional division of the British Security Service employing child spies.
The author, Robert Muchamore, was inspired to write The Recruit after his nephew complained about the lack of engaging books for boys in their early teens.
In addition to its popularity, The Recruit was awarded the Red House Children's Book Award in 2005, indicating its widespread appeal among young readers.
The Recruit is the first book in the CHERUB series by Robert Muchamore, which follows a fictional division of the British Security Service employing child spies.
The author, Robert Muchamore, was inspired to write The Recruit after his nephew complained about the lack of engaging books for boys in their early teens.
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In addition to its popularity, The Recruit was awarded the Red House Children's Book Award in 2005, indicating its widespread appeal among young readers.
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342
Novel • Fiction
United Kingdom • 2000s
2004
Middle grade
10-14 years
660L
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