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Young Bond: Hurricane Gold 

Charlie 

Higson 


James embarks on a deadly chase through the Mexican jungle. On this terrifying trail of greed and betrayal, only danger is guaranteed . . .survival is not.

Reviews

Hannah's review of Young Bond: Hurricane Gold

By Hannah Geear

The best Young Book out of all of Higson's recent Young Bond books.

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Forthright audio review by Niamh

By Niamh Brown / Spinebreakers Crew

Niamh airs her views on Hurricane Gold in no uncertain manner.

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Bond Before The Martinis

An audio review of Bond before the Martinis

By Allie Nicholson / Spinebreakers Crew

Hurricane Gold seems to be aimed at a young-teen male audience. But what does a 17-year-old girl make of it.

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Characters

I Knew Bond

"I knew Bond": in conversation with Bond's old teacher

By Allie Nicholson / Spinebreakers Crew

An interview with one of James Bond's old schoolteachers.

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Interviews

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Osman Asks About Comedy

By Osman Diallo / Spinebreakers Crew

Osman asks Charlie Higson what he likes most about comedy.

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jellyellie Asks Young Bond Author About His Momentous Inspirations

By jellyellie / Spinebreakers Crew

jellyellie asks Young Bond author if he had any momentous inspirations for his work.

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What do you like about Flemming?

By Naomi Passley / Spinebreakers Crew

Naomi tries to grasp Charlie Higson's inspiration.

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Alternative Endings

How Niamh thinks Hurricane Gold should have ended.

How Niamh thinks Hurricane Gold should have ended

By Niamh Brown / Spinebreakers Crew

Niamh takes her revenge on Hurricane Gold – see if you can guess who her least favourite character is...

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Alternative Characters

Another letter from Eton

Bond's teachers: another letter from Eton

By Niamh Brown / Spinebreakers Crew

Niamh imagines what James' head of house might want to say to him.

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The music

Niamh's Hurricane Gold soundtrack.

Niamh's Hurricane Gold playlist

By Niamh Brown / Spinebreakers Crew

The songs that popped into Niamh's head when she was reading Hurricane Gold.

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Articles

Advertising Is the Most Fun You Can Have With Your Clothes On

Advertising is the most fun you can have with your clothes on

By Allie Nicholson / Spinebreakers Crew

A look at the over-the-top and sometimes bizarre ways advertisers are trying to get their message across.

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Alternative scenes

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Audio: "A good telling off" by Niamh

By Niamh Brown / Spinebreakers Crew

Young Bond's housemaster gives his forthright review.

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Of Leaves and Lentils

Video: "Of leaves and lentils" by Allie

By Allie Nicholson / Spinebreakers Crew

In an alternate universe Precious Stone isn't a spoilt brat. She's a hippy. And also reduced to a face drawn on a hand, apparently.

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