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After the death of his mother, orphaned James Adams is offered a place in MI5’s Cherub Agents, a covert unit of young spies. The novel follows his rapid initiation into espionage training and the high‑stakes missions that await him, all while exploring themes of loss, loyalty, and survival in a world of danger and intrigue.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Robert Muchamore
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