CHERUB: Divine Madness
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Divine Madness is the fifth novel in the CHERUB
series by Robert Muchamore
. In this novel, CHERUB agents James and Lauren go to Australia to investigate a cult called the survivors.
, Kyle
and Bruce in Hong Kong, James
, Lauren
and Dana are sent on a mission to Australia
to infiltrate a cult known as the Survivors, which is suspected to have links to Help Earth, a terrorist organisation previously encountered in The Recruit
. The three pose as a family who are brainwashed by the cult so that the children will be accepted into the Ark, which runs a school for the most gifted Survivor children. However, only James and Lauren are invited inside the Ark, where they befriend Rathbone Regan
, son of the Survivors' founder. Meanwhile, Dana is allocated a special mission, which she rejects at first, but soon discovers is central to the terrorist's plot, which she foils. Meanwhile, James and Lauren attempt to survive chaos when the Survivors go into meltdown. At the end of the mission, Dana receives a navy shirt, Lauren receives a black shirt, and Rathbone Regan, now orphaned, is accepted into CHERUB.
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CHERUB
CHERUB is a series of young adult spy novels, written by the English author Robert Muchamore, focusing around a division of the British Security Service named CHERUB, which employs minors, predominantly orphans, as intelligence officers...
series by Robert Muchamore
Robert Muchamore
Robert Kilgore Muchamore is an English author, most notable for writing the CHERUB and Henderson's Boys novels.-Prior to writing:...
. In this novel, CHERUB agents James and Lauren go to Australia to investigate a cult called the survivors.
Plot Summary
Following up on information retrieved by KerryKerry Chang
-Kerry Chang:Kerry is a CHERUB agent. She was James Adams training partner due to her unavailability to complete basic training she said that if she didnt complete it this time she would give it up but with the help of James Adams |James Adams she completes it . they have many arguments but they...
, Kyle
Kyle Blueman
----Kyle Theodore Blueman is one of the main protagonists of the CHERUB series by British author Robert Muchamore.-Personality:Kyle is generally kind and considerate and is decent to his fellow cherubs...
and Bruce in Hong Kong, James
James Adams (character)
James Robert Anthony Adams is the main character of the CHERUB series by British author Robert Muchamore. He is a prominent part of all the First Series Cherub books: The Recruit, Class A, Maximum Security, The Killing, Divine Madness, Man Vs...
, Lauren
Lauren Adams
Lauren Adams is one of the principal protagonists in the fictional book series CHERUB by British author Robert Muchamore and the sister of James Adams, the main protagonist...
and Dana are sent on a mission to Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
to infiltrate a cult known as the Survivors, which is suspected to have links to Help Earth, a terrorist organisation previously encountered in The Recruit
The Recruit
The Recruit is a 2003 American spy thriller film directed by Roger Donaldson, starring Colin Farrell, Al Pacino and Bridget Moynahan. It was released on January 31, 2003 in North America by Touchstone Pictures....
. The three pose as a family who are brainwashed by the cult so that the children will be accepted into the Ark, which runs a school for the most gifted Survivor children. However, only James and Lauren are invited inside the Ark, where they befriend Rathbone Regan
Greg Rathbone
Gregory "Rat" Rathbone is a character in the CHERUB Series. He was born in the Australian outback as the youngest son of the Leader of the religious cult; 'The Survivors'. He is also the on-off boyfriend of Lauren Adams.-Background and early life:...
, son of the Survivors' founder. Meanwhile, Dana is allocated a special mission, which she rejects at first, but soon discovers is central to the terrorist's plot, which she foils. Meanwhile, James and Lauren attempt to survive chaos when the Survivors go into meltdown. At the end of the mission, Dana receives a navy shirt, Lauren receives a black shirt, and Rathbone Regan, now orphaned, is accepted into CHERUB.
Main Characters
- James AdamsJames Adams (character)James Robert Anthony Adams is the main character of the CHERUB series by British author Robert Muchamore. He is a prominent part of all the First Series Cherub books: The Recruit, Class A, Maximum Security, The Killing, Divine Madness, Man Vs...
- Is sent to Australia with Lauren and Dana to infiltrate the Survivors' Ark. Only Lauren and James are accepted and they begin to unearth links between The Survivors and Help Earth. Towards the end of the book they become involved in the carnage that ensues when The Australian SAS invade. - Lauren AdamsLauren AdamsLauren Adams is one of the principal protagonists in the fictional book series CHERUB by British author Robert Muchamore and the sister of James Adams, the main protagonist...
- James's sister, Lauren also goes to Australia and earns a Black Shirt, making her one of the youngest CHERUB agents to ever receive one.
Censored Section
Divine Madness is one of two Cherub stories where part of a scene had been cut out. The scene in question was the segment where Kyle and Bruce were chasing a suspected member of Help Earth. In the original version of the scene, Bruce beats up a passenger who calls him names while boarding the train. In the published book, this is not shown due to excessive violence. The cover is Bruce ignoring the comment.Extra Story
On the Cherub website there is a bonus story ("Cherub: Disconnected") that is set during Chapter 44 of Divine Madness. It delves into James' past and it includes his father James Duncan.Sequel
Divine Madness is followed by Man vs Beast. In this novel, James and Lauren go undercover to infiltrate an Animal Rights terrorist group. Lauren is appalled by some of the cruelty she sees and becomes a Vegetarian and adopts a PuppyPuppy
A puppy is a juvenile dog. Some puppies may weigh , while larger ones can weigh up to . All healthy puppies grow quickly after birth. A puppy's coat color may change as the puppy grows older, as is commonly seen in breeds such as the Yorkshire Terrier...
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Awards
| Award | Year | Result |
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| Lancashire Children's Book of the Year Lancashire Children's Book of the Year The Lancashire Children's Book of the Year is an award given to works of children's literature, voted for by a panel of young judges. It was established in 1986 with the first award presented the following year... |
2007 |