In a world crime and action has been a part of our heritage for centuries now, it is tough to write a book that's fresh and extraordinary. Of course nowadays we think we've read it all. So how do you write something that can spark the imagination of youngsters? Well Robert Muchamore makes it look easy! He is the author of the much acclaimed CHERUB series which places kids as the protagonists of a large organization by the same name, to spy on the rest of the world. The reason? Nobody suspects that a kid is spying on them. Most people don't think we're smart enough to think like an adult either. Of course, there are things people don't know about kids. Their hidden talents, for one. No terrorist or criminal of any level would expect a good beating from a twelve- year old.
Robert Muchamore has written books for this series for a long time, and many think: 'Is there any book that won't be better than the last?' I'm afraid not. So for all those critics that love to suck the joy out of everything, you'll be disappointed with this one!
CHERUB has been part of my childhood. I have had some unforgettable moments with each book. So of course, I've waited in anticipation for Lone Wolf. The new series has followed the longest CHERUB story arc yet and finally takes a change of pace. Ryan is one of CHERUBS's newest recruits who has to bring down the Aramov family by any means. This book however, follows Ryan and one of the recent recruits Fu-Ning. Together, they have to confront a drug gang. Piece of cake right? Well, they thought so. I won't say too much about the book because, then there would be no reason to read it would there? All I can reveal is this: Fu Ning and Ryan have to befriend a teenage girl. Right... what they don't know is that she and her aunt and mother were master thieves until her two associate family members were murdered by the same gang. This girl over time, has almost killed policemen and criminals in her pursuit for revenge. Once they release her from her prison she will want to finish her mission of vengeance. It is a risky operation, which makes it a more worthwhile read.
Muchamore hasn't failed to please me and this one has been yet another joyride. It seems that Muchamore seems to expand the CHERUB universe by bringing in some of the old agents. This has increased the emphasis that CHERUB is the same, yet new. The storyline was great, and apart from the action, there was a lot more brain power used in this one.
I really enjoyed the book and recommend it to anyone above the age of 13.
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