By Royal Command (Young Bond, No. 5) [Hardcover]

Charile Higson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 11, 2008 | Series: Young Bond

Following a treacherous rescue mission high in the freezing Alps, James Bond is preparing for life back at Eton. But James is under surveillance; his every move is being watched. He alone holds the clue to a sinister plot that will bring bloodshed and carnage to his school - and his country. Forced to flee from Eton to Austria, James must leave behind everything he knows, with only a beautiful - and dangerous - girl by his side. Soon he is trapped in a deadly war of secrets and lies, as a nightmare reunion with a bitter enemy plunges him once more into the face of death. Life for James Bond will never be the same again.

Editorial Reviews

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Praise for Young Bond: 'Charlie Higson's Young Bond books get an A*' - GQ 'Would have made Ian Fleming proud' - Daily Telegraph 'More action, more demented crime and more flesh-crawling deaths than ever before' - Observer

About the Author

Several authors were approached by Ian Fleming Publications to write the Young Bond series. They were gathered in a secret mountain hideaway and sat around a huge marble-topped table. Charlie Higson pulled a lever and the other authors disappeared into a shark-infested tank. So Charlie got the job and the Young Bond series is a phenomenal No. 1 bestselling success. Charlie Higson is also a well-known writer of screenplays and novels, as well as a performer and co-creator of The Fast Show.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Puffin; UK edition (September 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0141384514
• ISBN-13: 978-0141384511
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,140,680 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Charlie Higson is an acclaimed comedy writer, producer, actor, and genuine James Bond aficionado. He is the author of the adult thrillers, Full Whack and King of the Ants; the internationally best-selling Young Bond series: SilverFin, Blood Fever, Double or Die, Hurricane Gold, and By Royal Command; and the YA apocalyptic thriller: The Enemy, which he wrote to frighten his ten-year-old son. He lives in London. Follow him on Twitter at: twitter.com/monstroso

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "By Royal Command"- an emotional, action packed, historical roller coaster you won't want to put down. 5/5., March 23, 2009

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"Young Bond Book Reviews"- Akash Kumar's Reviews

"By Royal Command"- Ages 14 and up~ only in UK~ James Bond has to stop a communist plot, and falls in love with a 17 year old maid.

"By Royal Command" is a very enthralling conclusion to the "Young Bond" series. It becomes action packed in the middle and the end. The love story within it is carried intelligently, and not too gushy-mushy. The maid is Roan Powers. James is attracted to her at first sight. Since it is told in James's view, teenage boys can easily connect with him. The book is serious throughout. The plot is too mature for kids under 14. I myself had to research a bit about King George. James Bond loses his innocence in this one, and since he is lovesick, "he runs slowly, so the pace is slow." This book reminds me of the serious "Quantum of Solace". This book is by far one of the best conclusions yet.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!, September 5, 2009

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This review is from: By Royal Command (Young Bond, No. 5) (Hardcover)

The Young James Bond books are exactly what they claim to be. Lots of action and intrigue, but these books are designed for younger readers - so the language and situations are perfectly okay to have in the hands of youth. No suggestive or sexy scenes, but plenty of action to keep readers interested.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars By Royal Command - This Bond does not disappoint!!!, August 17, 2009

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L. Carr (Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: By Royal Command (Young Bond, No. 5) (Hardcover)

I purchased this book for my almost 13-year old son who is an avid reader. He says, "This book was totally amazing!!! I've read the entire Young Bond Series to date and this one was well worth the wait. Since this is book #5 in the series, I would suggest that you read the previous four books before starting By Royal Command." We order the Young Bond books directly from the UK and my son is always thrilled to get them a year or two before everyone else in his school!! He gets so engrossed in the story and has difficulty putting the book down, even for a little while. He is so looking forward to the next book in the Young Bond series.