- Hardcover: 364 pages
- Publisher: Hyperion Books (April 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1423114124
- ISBN-13: 978-1423114123
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.2 x 3.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 544 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #804,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Charlie Higson's Young Bond books get an A* GQ This is writing for children of the highest order Spectator
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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.
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.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews)
4 of 4 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. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hurricane Gold (Hardcover)
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"!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great "Young Bond " book!, July 13 2008
By Robert Whitney "Roberto" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Young Bond Hurricane Gold (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.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
my review, Aug 4 2009
A Kid's Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hurricane Gold (Hardcover)
Hurricane Gold is a superb book about the young days of James Bond. He is a fourteen your old in the fourth book of the series. In the series, Higson shows a young boy thrown into several painful battles. A great past for agent 007. In Hurricane Gold, Bond is visiting a rich friend's(Jack Stone) house with his Aunt. Jack takes his Aunt to Palenque and James is left in his Mexico house with the servants and Jack's kids, Precious and JJ. That night, a hurricane hits and a group of thieves comes to steal naval documents. Not able to open the safe, the JJ and Precious are taken hostage. James must go on a journey to save the kids and recover the documents. The thieves plans have been changed courtesy of the hurricane. James is taken to the island of Lagrimas Negras, an island of thieves. It is controlled by an evil leader, El Huracan. With a heartstopping climax and a journey through the avenue of death, Hurricane Gold is by far the best young James Bond book in the series.
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