The Recruit by Robert Muchamore Summary
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When a troubled teen becomes an elite spy, "The Recruit" delivers high-stakes espionage that captivated 15 million readers worldwide. Sparked by a nephew's complaint about boring books, Muchamore's award-winning thriller is now headed for television. What dangerous mission awaits you?
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The Accidental Spy: When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn
Imagine waking up in a strange room with no memory of how you got there, wearing an orange T-shirt with a winged baby logo. This is exactly what happens to twelve-year-old James Choke on his birthday. But how did a troubled, overweight kid with anger issues end up in a secret intelligence facility? James's life was already complicated-his mother ran a shoplifting empire from her armchair while he enjoyed the material benefits of her criminal enterprise. His only genuine connection was with his nine-year-old half-sister Lauren. Then everything collapsed: a classroom fight, his mother's sudden death from mixing alcohol with medication, and placement in Nebraska House, a rundown care facility that felt like prison compared to his previous life. "Yesterday I had a home and family," James reflects. "Today I'm alone with nothing but the clothes on my back." Little did he know this rock bottom would become the foundation for an extraordinary transformation.
CHERUB: Britain's Best-Kept Secret
Testing Limits: The CHERUB Selection Process
Breaking Down to Build Up: Basic Training
Family Reunited: An Unexpected Twist
Fort Harmony: The First Mission
The Price of Success: Moral Complexity and Recognition
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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