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SilverFin: A James Bond Adventure (Young Bond) | 
 enlarge | Author: Charlie Higson
Publisher: Puffin
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 1942
Media: Paperback
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 1.2
ISBN: 0141318597
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780141318592
ASIN: 0141318597
Publication Date: March 3, 2005
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Amazon.co.uk Review
James Bond is, without doubt, the daddy of all literary spies. His name is synonymous with intrigue and adventure, action and old-fashioned derring-do. So Silverfin, the first in a series of Charlie Higson's fully authorised prequels to the most famous of all British Secret Service agents, has mightily big boots to fill. Fortunately, Higson is a genuine Bond aficionado who has remained true to the style of Ian Fleming's creation, and his legend, to create an authentic story featuring a teenage Bond that should not disappoint other equally appreciative fans. After a supremely scary opening sequence featuring some terrifying mutated eels and a gruesome death, Bond's early days at Eton in the 30's as a thirteen-year-old are the focus for the first third of the book. Since the death of his parents in a climbing accident, James had previously been educated at home by his aunt. The alien world of this infamous public school is a new world for him and he makes enemies immediately. But young James is not without a backbone of his own, and he soon begins to win small victories against those who choose to bully him. It is, however, when James is in Scotland for the rest of book, at the remote home of his Aunt Charmian and Uncle Max, that his first great adventure, and mystery to solve, truly takes shape. A local Laird, in his ominous castle nearby, is conducting horrific scientific experiments that prove he is very mad indeed and a threat to society who must be defeated. Before this excitement is over, James has a date with some killer eels. The author, well known for his comedic exploits on television in The Fast Show and for adult thrillers such as King of the Ants and Full Whack is without doubt a skilled writer. Bond purists might wince a little, that such an extension of Fleming's legacy was needed at all, but despite being shackled by the constraints of its period setting, Silverfin is an intriguing read. (Age 10 and over) --John McLay
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 Not great December 24, 2008
When I was in the book store I saw this and grabed it right away and read the back cover to see what it's all about. It looked awsome. It was not. It was dull and just bad. It's to bad, if this was written by someone like Anthony Horowitz then it would be great. But it's nothing like bond. the second one sucked even more. I'd give that 1 star. Then i gave up im never reading another one ever again.
 The first and the best of Young Bond. October 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a good book, good story, well written BUT. Why was Charlie Higson chosen to take on Ian Flemmings work? Why is it set in the 1930's. Danile Craigs parents where not born then? The modern James bond would have grwon up in the 1970's. Am I wrong. I think this is where Anthony Horowitz has come in. He has already wrote the Alex Rider series set in current time. Now he is writing the Jason Steed series set in the 1970's. So he would be a modern day bond that we now see on film. However Flemming people never chose Horowitz one of Britians greatest authors.
Back to Silverfin. No its not Harry Potter as some say here. harry Potter is better, this is good, a little predictable.
A great read for both adult and child. October 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book is set in the 1930s where Bond is starting a new school after the tragic death of his parents. When the holidays come, Bond is set to stay at his aunt's house when all goes wrong. The big bully from his school is living with his wealthy father up in Scotland as well, and this leads to all sorts of bizarre events and mystery.
I would be hard to imagine a young Bond, but Higson has created a vivid and believable portrait. He has written a good novel for both children and adults alike and has managed to paint a picture in my mind of how Bond was bullied and he had troubles. I always thought that the Bond from the films was more of a machine but in this book he manages to portray him feeling lonely at times and happy at others. He uses his words carefully and in the right places and knows exactly how Bond would react in real life to how his surroundings would react with him. The first chapter contained a lot of action but seemed to get a little off topic near the end. However, once I completed the book, I realised that the first chapter had a lot of significance to the rest of the book. Higson takes certain parts of the story and would not tell you exactly what he meant leaving a little bit of confusion but did eventually answer them all. It was a well written story but the ending may have come a little too soon. Overall though, this book is a great read and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes action/adventure books.
Young 007 James Bond September 12, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is the first Young 007 James Bond book. Charlie Higson has done a great job on them. This introduces us to Young James in the 1930's, he goes to Eton in London for the first time.
He ends up in Scotland and the adventure starts. Great villians, great setting and the start of a great series.
Charlie Higson is folllowing the line of Alex Rider author Anthony Horowitz, I think Young James Bond has more depth than Alex Rider, Although none compare to the new teen agent Jason Steed, that book is the greatest.
The characters here in Silverfin are without a doubt fantastic, This could easily be made into a great film, I would be at the front of the que.
Great book, no fowl words or drugs.
Great Bond Book August 13, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was pleasantly surprised how good this book was, didn't expect too much but it was VERY good!
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