Maximum Security is even better than the previous books. It may star a thirteen year old main character, but it doesn't bother me at all. It is like Harry Potter. Even though the main character is much younger than you, he touches you in more ways than one. There is a sense of familiarity. And that is what draws you into the book. As always.Espionage again. It is like Ally Carter's Gallagher without the romance though. Sure, James has a girlfriend named Kerry, but he is thirteen years old. Thirteen years old. That does not count. Does not. I repeat, does not. Maybe these days, kids have girlfriends and boyfriends at ten, but they truly don't count. Because... That is way too weird. Think about it. You and your son (or daughter) comparing who has the better girlfriend (or boyfriend). Or mentally comparing? Okay, now I'm getting weirder and weirder.This time, the CHERUBs are being punished for being too rowdy. Or too obvious? Not camouflaged? Anyway, it is only James and Lauren and Dave this time. However, there are some special characters from Class A like John Jones who used to work for MI5. Together (along with the FBI and CIA), they are attempting to find a woman named Jane Oxford who smuggles weapons. Sort of like an arms dealer. But she is one who likes to play little mind games.James is still cocky as usual. (He is thirteen years old, so I will not blame him too much). He plays around, acts like a normal teenager, and doesn't care about rules. Well, he is a bit free with the rules. And he is always so lucky, because he somehow worms his way out of punishments. And he is exactly like Michael Western. He is able to think quick on his feet. But in this book, Maximum Security, it is indeed interesting to see him grow a bit more. They say that prison changes people.The conflict and the challenge in the book is really interesting. I liked it even better than Class A (the previous book). The plot goes around and around, and Robert Muchamore pulls great twists at some parts of the book. And yes, James does get in a lot of trouble (heaps of trouble).Overall, Maximum Security is a great book for those crazy kids who also love Alex Rider, the Gallagher Girls, and the Specialists.Rating: Four out of Five-ofpaperandwords.blogspot.com
This is book three in the outstanding Cherub series by Robert Muchamoore. This mission was different from the usual type. This organization usually tries to get criminals behind bars but in this case, James Adams has to get himself into jail to befriend a criminal. This isn't just any man behind bars though, this is the son of one of the most wanted weapons smugglers in America.James is partnered with his sister Lauren, and another Cherub agent named Dave Moss, who poses as his brother. The point of this mission is for the three of them to pose as criminals and get into a maximum security prison in Arizona so James can befriend Curtis Oxford. They plan to escape with Curtis and have him lead them to his mother, Jane Oxford. It is never as easy as it sounds, then again since when does escaping a maximum security prison sound easy. The story has gripping scenes and great suspense throughout it.Just like in the two books before it, Maximum Security had action, suspense, and in some scenes either a rigged terrifying feeling or a somewhat happy feeling. I couldn't stop reading whenever I picked it up. Once you start reading it, good luck putting it down until the very last page. It's an addicting book and based on the last two it's probably an addicting series as a whole. This story is still one of the early books of the series so the characters aren't fully developed and the reader doesn't know much about the characters either. In the end it's easy to understand and just an amazing book with great gripping scenes.
What do You think about Maximum Security (2006)?
Why I decided to read this book:Because its the 3rd book in the Cherub series and I had already read the first two, so this book was nextWhich category on the bingo board this book completes:This book completes the non-fiction book category as Cherub is not a real agency and there is no such thing as kid spiesWhat I liked about this book and why:I really like all the books in the Cherub series including this one as Robert Muchamore is very good at showing characters emotions and feelings and is also great at showing the conflict between characters. The book makes Cherub seem real and makes you wish you could be a kid spy, which did to me. all in all this book is very exciting and entertaining and really leaves you on the edge of your seatWhat I didnt like about this book:Nothing I liked everyting in this book, if there is ever something i dont like about a book I will stop reading that bookWho I would recomend it to:This book is great for anyone who is into a bit of action and likes to dream and imagine things,because this book sure made me imagine things that I whish were true.Taylor
—Taylor Marston
This is the best in the series I think so far, It's not as good as the Alex Rider or Jason Steed series but still plenty of action and keeps you turning the pages.I sometimes wonder where author Robert Muchamore was going with parts of the story. For example when James was admitted to the boys Juvie detention center, they not only strip searched him they also checked under his foreskin! I was like Whoa! did he really write that? Was that necessary? So okay we now know James Adams is uncut, Well he is a Brit so he would but is that needed in a boys books aimed at ages 11-14? Their was a few things that surprised me about it, the languages is harsh sometimes and the boys aged 14 seemed to be a little advanced sexually for their age. Or if not we are not like that here in the US.I will read the next story, book 2 was called 'Class A and that was all about drugs and even had some of the CHERUB teens trying the stuff, Ages 10-16. I would recommend for boys 15 and older only.
—Archie Witherspoon
This book is third in the Cherub series. You should read the first two before you read this one. It takes place in the present day in a prison in Arizona. James Adams is the main character and he is a secret agent, and he is only 14 years old. He infiltrates the prison and has to escape with a criminal's son, Curtis Oxford, in order to find the criminal, Jane Oxford.The best part is when they escape the prison. James and Curtis must bypass guards. They have to take weapons in case things go South. They get away in a car. A few times, they are almost caught. Eventually, James and Curtis escape. But it's not over... they have to drive to Los Angeles for safety.I recommend this book to teenagers. This is mostly geared towards kids ages 12-17. It's still good if you are older, though. This book is also full of action and adventure, and is very good. If you read the first two books, you have to read this. It's outstanding.
—Eric Larsen
