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SilverFin marks the first entry in the Young Bond series, charting 7½‑year‑old James Bond as he starts boarding school in England. Already a prodigy in academics and physical pursuits, Bond gets drawn into a thrilling mystery that tests his resolve and curiosity. The novel introduces the character’s formative experiences and offers a glimpse into the early years that will shape the famed 007’s code‑name and legacy.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Charles Higson
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