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Robert Muchamore is one of my favourite authors mostly because his books are action-packed and realistic. People's Republic is the newest spin-off book from his cherub series.  If you haven't read any cherub books, the book's all revolve around a British Goverment Agency called Cherub. Cherub trains kids to become spies because, well, nobody suspects the kid next door is spying on them.

Ryan, 12, is a Cherub agent that is fresh out of basic training and is really hoping that he gets a big mission. Well at the start of the book he gets his wish. Amy Collins, a returning character, needs someone to help her infiltrate Aramov Clan, an elite criminal agency, and Ryan is the man for the job. To do this, he goes to California to try to befriend Ethan, who's grandmother is the leader of this criminal organization.

Across the world in China, Ning is a rebellious student who is participating in her school's parents day. When her alcoholic mother shows up, she nows something is wrong. When they get back to their house, her stepmother murders a cop, so they have no choice but to run. Her journey takes her many places, but will she ever reach her goal of getting into Britain.


As always, Robert Muchamore charter's feel real. People's relationship's are complicated, and everyone may have different motives for doing the same thing.  Also, the character's that are kids act like kids. They fool around, get into trouble, and sometimes act without thinking.  Robert Muchamore balances the character development with an action-packed plot.  With these kids, you never know when a fight is going to break out, or when something will go absolutely wrong.

One thing I don't like about this book is the split narrative. It always seemed that when something exciting happened in one plot,  the story would suddenly switch to the other plot.  Some readers might like this set-up, but I've never really liked when a story switches from one character to another. Also, although these kids act like kids, they seem cold and not affected by violence. Is it just me, or should seeing someone tortured mess up your mind a little.


Other than these minor gripes, it is a great book, and reminds me of the earliest Cherub books. I look forward to the other two books in the trilogy.

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