"The Recruit" is a young adult novel that follows the story of James Choke, a 12-year-old boy who is recruited into CHERUB, a secret organization that trains children to become intelligence agents. After his mother dies, James is sent to a children's home where he is recruited by CHERUB's director, who sees his potential as a spy. James undergoes intense training and is sent on his first mission, where he infiltrates a drug gang in order to gather intelligence. Along the way, he forms close relationships with other agents, including his partner Kerry, and confronts the dangers and ethical dilemmas of the spy world. The novel has been praised for its fast-paced plot and engaging characters, and is the first in a popular series of CHERUB books by Robert Muchamore.
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