The Young Bond Series, Book Four: Hurricane Gold (A James Bond Adventure) (Hardcover)

by Charlie Higson (Author)

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Product Description
James Bond is on a much-needed vacation in Mexico at the home of ex-flying ace Jack Stone. But his holiday is cut short when a hurricane hits. As the storm ravages the community, a gang of thieves lies in ambush - they want Stone's safe, and will kill for its contents. Stone's children, Precious and JJ, are kidnapped, and James must embark on a perilous chase through the jungle to rescue them and retrieve the stolen items. The clues ultimately lead him to the island of Lagrimas Negras, a haven for deadly criminals, controlled by the ruthless El Huracán.

James will have to use all of his instincts and cunning if he's going to outwit El Huracán and escape with his life. But the only way off the island is through a treacherous maze, La Avenida de la Muerte - the Avenue of Death.

On this terrifying trail of greed and betrayal, only danger is guaranteed...survival is not.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion Book CH (April 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423114124
• ISBN-13: 978-1423114123
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,612 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great "Young Bond " book!, July 13, 2008

By	Robert Whitney "Roberto" (Deltona, Florida USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Hurricane Gold (Young Bond) (Hardcover)

I started reading James Bond when JFK recommended Ian Fleming as one of his favorites. I have not missed a one since. This is a good read, maybe my favorite of the Young Bond series.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The story's a little weak, but the book is AWESOME!!!, April 7, 2009

By	A.K. - See all my reviews

The book is very fast-paced, with the action never stopping. Literally. This book is an adrenaline rush, the violence level very intense. The story is reminiscent of like a video game,because Bond is on a very DANGEROUS "scavenger hunt" this time. This book is like Young Bond himself, running fast to only stop in the end. The new villain; El Huracan; is not in this that much, but he is definitely a Bond Villain! Precious Stone was annoying at first, but she was alright later. JJ must be a cute boy. Every other characters were well explained, and Manny the Girl (the one on the cover with a gun)was AWESOME!!!
I ordered By Royal Command from the UK first (I wanted the US Hurricane Gold instead, so I didn't get the UK one). It was epic, slow, but the story was top-notch. A love-action story dealing with communism. But "Hurricane Gold" is just classic Bond! I read it in one day. It will be hard for kids 10-15, since of the fast paced pages, difficult plot points, and descriptions. I thought that it has complicated plot points, but it's nothing compared to Double or Die. I would recommend this book to kids 13+.
Get it, even though the story is like "Alex Rider: Skeleton Key"!

5.0 out of 5 stars Another GREAT Charlie Higson novel., July 3, 2009

By	M. Philbin - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Hurricane Gold is a very thrilling addition to the Young Bond series. It lives up to the standards of the other books in the series. The book is very easy to get into, and once you have started reading it, It is very hard to put it down. This novel references previous books in the series, however the book can stand-alone. I highly recommend this book.