Survival

Jimmy Coates #5

by Joe Craig

Jimmy has survived the explosion of Neptune’s Shadow, the second largest oil rig in the world. NJ7 still thinks he died in New York—although Miss Bennett, the agency’s cruel and calculating director, will leave no stone unturned in searching for his body.

Now France and England are on the brink of war, and Jimmy is partly responsible. The simplest way to settle the conflict would be to admit he caused the explosion. But coming clean would put more than his own life in peril.
Is there a way to keep his family safe and prevent an international disaster?

Genres: Young Adult, Espionage, Mystery, Adventure, Thriller, Action, Science Fiction

298 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2008

About the author

Award-winning author Joe Craig writes novels and movies. Thanks to his bestselling Jimmy Coates thrillers he is now considered "one of the best spy kids authors... outstanding at both writing and plotting" (The Times, London) alongside Anthony Horowitz, Charlie Higson and Robert Muchamore.

He lives in London with his wife (broadcaster & adventurer Mary-Ann Ochota), his dog (Harpo the labradonkey) and his dwarf crocodile (Professor Sven).
www.joecraig.co.uk
@joecraiguk

Reviews

[Trisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jimmy Coates is only part human and the rest of him is pure assassin, but that 30 something percent human seems to be winning out, which might not be a good thing for him. Now he is on the run hiding from those who should be his friends. Jimmy must also constantly think about his family and best friend, Felix, because the people that want Jimmy aren't very nice and have no problem going after his family to get to him. However, right now those people think Jimmy is dead, after he blew up a huge oil rig. Unfortunately, that act has brought England and France to the brink of war and Jimmy feels responsible, so he is thinking of turning himself in, but that may cause more problems. Jimmy must try and find a way to turn himself in without causing a full on international incident, keeping his family safe, and not being killed himself in the process, that is a lot to take on for a only being a twelve year old boy. Also, there are two more tweens that are genetically modified to be assassins and each works for a different country. Mitchell works for England's NJ7, and Zafi works for the French, will their small human sides also change them as well?

This book pulls some massive G's on you all the way through, it has so much action and suspense your head will buzz. If you like Alex Rider or the CHERUB series, this is the series for you! Survival is the 5th book in the Jimmy Coates series and I can't wait to go back and catch up to see what I have missed. This was a great book and I think any tween or teen who likes thing like the Bourne Identity series would like this as well. If you can stand the non stop action, and the oh my gosh I have to read one more chapter, than one more, than one more, you will love this book.

[❀Aimee❀ Just one more page... · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a free digital copy for review.

11-year-old Jimmy's adventure saga continues. He is learning not to trust the people around him. The action continues to be well-written. I still think this series is intended for a younger audience of perhaps 12-18 - and I think they will really enjoy it. The lines between good and evil continue to be black and white. The dystopian "Neo-Democratic" Britain's leaders and supporters are power-greedy and without conscience.

I would be interested to see what this author could write for an older audience as well.

[David McFarlane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found the concept of the book interesting, but continuously wondered for which age group was it written. Just putting a teenager into the central role does not mean it was meant to be read by teenagers!

I also felt that the ending was too predictable, but that is true for so many stories today

[Hpstrangelove · Rating 4 out of 5]

(Even though it took me almost six years to read this book, it wasn't because it was bad or anything - it was the 'bathroom' book.)

Decent series. Enjoyed this and am looking forward to starting the next book - hopefully I'll read it faster.

[HB]

1/2

[David Dang · Rating 4 out of 5]

A splendid but somewhat boring read. It gets you hooked, but in the middle of parts sometimes, you just want to put it down. I managed to finish it. The text and dialogue is cliche. It's used just like in any other action-bond type story. Though I'm only 12 so this is my opinion has a kid. Still, I'd recommend it to friends and family. A good but cliche read.

[Charlotteb · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think that this book is alright but it's not the best book i've read because i thought it would all mysterious and scary because those are the types of books i like t read. I'm in the middle of the book right now.

[Tessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

didn't finish because i had to return it

[Ayan Raja · Rating 5 out of 5]

very cool and absouletely fantastic novel i just love it and joe craig u r brilliant too

[Robyn]

lots of action - helecopters, blizzards, deserts - the hero needs those inhancements