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Apr 11, 2006 | 510 Minutes | Middle Grade (10 and up) Buy
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Apr 11, 2006 | ISBN 9780307284389 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
510 Minutes
What does it take to become the greatest secret agent the world has ever known? In this thrilling prequel to the adventures of James Bond, 007, readers meet a young boy whose inquisitive mind and determination set him on a path that will someday take him across the globe, in pursuit of the most dangerous criminals of all time. When we first meet young James, he’s just started boarding school at Eton in the 1930s, and from there, the action moves to the Highlands of Scotland, where Alfie Kelly, a local boy, has gone missing. James teams up with the boy’s cousin, Red, to investigate the mystery, and they soon discover that Alfie’s disappearance is linked to a madman and his sinister plot for global power. Acclaimed British author Charlie Higson has written a brilliantly crafted tale that reveals the unknown story of a boy who grew up to become one of the most iconic figures of our time. SilverFin is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that will mesmerize readers of all ages.
Charlie Higson started writing when he was ten years old. After university he was a singer, painter, and decorator before he started writing for television. He went on to create and star in the hugely successful comedy series The Fast… More about Charlie Higson
ALSC Notable Children’s Recordings SELECTION 2006
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