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Titles in This Set
The Escape
Eagle Day
Secret Army
Grey Wolves
The Prisoner
One Shot Kill
Scorched Earth
Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781444944006
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Age Range: 9-14
Overview
Step back into the chaos of the Second World War with the complete Henderson's Boys series, the prequel to Robert Muchamore's bestselling CHERUB novels. Across seven fast-paced paperbacks, readers follow Charles Henderson and the young agents he recruits, trains and sends into occupied Europe. Blending real wartime history with relentless spy-thriller pacing, this set is a brilliant pick for confident young readers, reluctant readers who need a hook, and anyone hungry for courage, danger and moral complexity.
About the Books
The series opens with The Escape, summer 1940, as Paris falls and two British children are hunted by German agents, forcing spy Charles Henderson into a desperate rescue. Eagle Day follows Henderson as the last British spy in occupied France, sheltering runaway children on a farm near Calais while playing a dangerous double game. In Secret Army, Britain 1941, the government builds a covert network of young operatives, and Henderson's recruits take their place inside it. Grey Wolves shifts to the Atlantic, where German U-boats threaten Britain's supply lines. The Prisoner raises the stakes as one of Henderson's best agents is captured in Frankfurt, with forged papers his only hope of escape. One Shot Kill, 1943, sends the team parachuting into France to uncover a Nazi weapons programme codenamed FZG-76. The series concludes with Scorched Earth, summer 1944, as Marc and friends race to sabotage German tanks ahead of the Allied invasion. Together these seven novels form one gripping narrative of espionage, sacrifice and survival, each capable of standing alone but rewarding readers who follow the whole arc.
About the Author
Robert Muchamore was born in Islington in 1972 and is one of the UK's most popular authors for young readers. He is best known for the internationally bestselling CHERUB series, and the Henderson's Boys books serve as its wartime prequel. His other work includes the Rock War series and standalone titles such as Arctic Zoo and Killer T. Muchamore's writing is prized for its pace and authenticity, making him a firm favourite with teenage and reluctant readers alike.
Why You'll Love This Set
A complete, ready-to-go paperback collection that turns WWII history into unputdownable spy fiction. Perfect for gifting, building a young reader's confidence, or filling every gap on a Muchamore fan's shelf.
Please Note: Cover image shown reflects the UK edition and ISBN listed; individual book covers within the set may vary slightly by print run.
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