Silverfin (James Bond Adventure, #1) (Young Bond, #1) (James Bond Adventures)

by Charlie Higson

File note strictly confidential - authorised personnel only. Subject: James Bond, Age: 13, Description: dark hair that falls in a comma above his brow, despite efforts to control it; blue eyes; tall for age; surprisingly strong; fluent French, good German. Essential components: a villain so vile no white fluffy cat would go near him; a girl - blond, green-eyed, named Wilder Lawless; and one fast car. Additional detail: sinister experiments at a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands; the disappearance of a young boy; and Britain building to war in the 1930s. Summary: A must-read book for spring. A hot sequel follows in autumn.

• ISBN10: 078683661X
• ISBN13: 9780786836611
• Publish Date: 1 June 2005 (first published 3 March 2005)
• Publish Status: Out of Stock
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 352
• Language: English

Reviews

James is an interesting character. I liked the camaraderie between him and his group of Eton friends. The whole Eton thing confuses me but it confuses James too so the explanations are straightforward. I love Charmian. Such an unconventional woman for the time but so strong and brave and resilient and intelligent. James reminds me a lot of Alex Rider. Friendly but not really having many friends. Strong and resourceful but kind of quiet and shy. Kelly is funny. The plot is interesting, although pretty disturbing - but I like how James goes about everything - he just takes everything in his stride.

First time through I rated four stars but it's really more a 3.5. Either way, they're a really great action packed tale.