People’s Republic, Robert Muchamore
After the very successful Cherub series with James Adams, Robert Muchamore created a new generation of CHERUB agents. Ryan Sharma is 12 years old and about to go on his first mission with Amy Collins. The mission: become friends with Ethan Aramov, a spoilt, rich, California kid. Why: His mother, Gillian Kitsell, is related to the Aramov Clan, a group based in Kyrgyzstan who transport drugs, weapons, high-value counterfeits and illegal immigrants. Brief: Find out as much as possible.
Fu Ning is an adopted child with a boxers build and a tendency to hit people she dislikes. But when her stepfather, Chaoxiang, is arrested due to his large human trafficking empire, Ning and her mother are forced to run. From Daodong to Kyrgyzstan where they are captured by the Leonid Aramov and her mother is killed. From Kyrgyzstan to the Czech Republic and finally, from the Czech Republic to England. There, Ning stands the chance of being deported because she is unable to get a British citizenship even though her mother was English. Amy Collins however, has different ideas. Ning is perfect for Cherub but will they get to her in time?
Like the other CHERUB series, People’s Republic is witty, fast-paced and action packed. If you haven’t read it yet, go out right now and buy a copy. It’s brilliant for older readers but may contain some unsuitable language for younger kids.
