LoveReading4Kids Says
Fast-paced and high tech, this is page turning thriller as the Urban Outlaws, a group of five kids on a mission to make the world a better place, take on some of the worlds richest and slipperiest criminals. Benito Del Sarto is one of their most dangerous foes yet. Will they still be able to keep one step ahead?
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Urban Outlaws Synopsis
In a bunker hidden deep beneath London live five extraordinary kids: meet world-famous hacker Jack, gadget geek Charlie, free runner Slink, comms chief Obi and decoy diva Wren. They're not just friends; they're Urban Outlaws. They outsmart London's crime gangs and hand out their dirty money through Random Acts of Kindness (R.A.K.s). Their latest mission - hacking the bank account of criminal mastermind Del Sarto - has landed them in serious trouble. Del Sarto is going head-to-head with MI5 for control of Proteus, an advanced quantum computer able to crack any code and steal top-secret documents in nanoseconds. It's down to the Urban Outlaws to use their guile, guts and skill to destroy Proteus, avert world domination ...and stay alive.
We have a set of bookmarks with fun facts about the five Urban Outlaws which you can download here!
And visit www.urbanoutlawsbunker.com for more information about the series.
About This Edition
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9781408851418 |
| Publication date: |
13th March 2014 |
| Author: |
Peter Jay Black |
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Bloomsbury Childrens an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
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Paperback |
| Pagination: |
315 pages |
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Urban Outlaws |
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Peter Jay Black Press Reviews
The BEST BOOK EVER. I loved the cool gadgets and how they always get caught but manage to escape. Slink is my favourite character -- Ollie, aged 10
I have finally found a near-equal to the Harry Potter series. It's right here - Urban Outlaws -- Frankie, aged 9
Jam-packed with the latest tech and gadgets and inspires kids like me to become skilled and cool like the characters. This book was a bit like CHERUB ... BRILLIANT -- Lewis, aged 12
I really enjoyed Urban Outlaws because it is about children who lead an exciting underground life, free from rules and parents. My favourite character is Charlie because she is REALLY COOL and can do everything the boys can do, just a lot better! -- Scarlett, aged 9
I loved the fast-paced thrill of the action and the idea of living in a secret bunker. I enjoyed it so much I wish it was longer! -- Sam aged 12
It is a 10 out of 10 book. I hope there is another one. And, if there is, I will be first in line to buy it! -- Jack, aged 9
I enjoyed this book because there was lots of machinery and action. It was fast-paced, never standing still at all which made it very exciting ... This book definitely goes into my top ten -- Milo, aged 10
An adventure-packed book full of amazing twists and characters ... The main characters are a group of nobodies put together by fate and so you feel as if you are part of the book more -- Luke, aged 13
A gripping read with many twists in the story. It is a mix of Fantastic Four and CHERUB. I recommended the book to some of my friends and after they read it, they said that they loved it as well -- Tom, aged 13
About Peter Jay Black
Peter Jay Black loves gadgets, films and things that make him laugh so hard he thinks he might pass out. He went to Arts University Bournemouth and a career in IT followed. One day, a team of super-skilled kids popped into his head and, writing in a Hollywood apartment, he brought them to life. Peter lives in Dorset and in his spare time he enjoys collecting unusual artefacts like Neolithic arrowheads, ancient Egyptian rings and fossilised dinosaur poo.
Things you didn't know about Peter Jay Black....
He has read hundreds of books on physics.
He has a Cabinet of Curiosities with things like – Neolithic Arrow heads, Ancient Egyptian rings, and fossilised dinosaur poo (Coprolite).
His dad was an inventor and taught Peter how to make things.
Aged 6, he fell off a boat into the river Thames, almost drowned, was saved by getting caught in a fishing line and dragged ashore.
Has read hundreds of books about John F. Kennedy.
Has a Pekingese called “George”.
His favourite movie is “The Abyss.”
Enjoys reading and watching documentaries on ancient Egypt.
Only wears long-sleeved shirts, and never t-shirts.
Wrote the Urban Outlaws in an apartment in Hollywood, California.
Aged 29, he decided he would be a writer.
Failed GCSE English at school and had to teach himself creative writing.
Wrote two plays that were published and performed on the stage.
Hates spicy food.
As a kid, dreamt of inventing anti-gravity, and did thousands of science experiments.
His favourite book is “Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.”
His favourite drink is “Tea.” How very British!
Has a HUGE DVD collection.
Has a collection of autographs. His favourite is by Christopher Reeve – SUPERMAN.
Can’t fall asleep without an Ipod.
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