Young Bond: Silverfin: 20Th Anniversary Edition is the first book in the bestselling Young Bond series, introducing the origins of James Bond as he begins at Eton. Geared toward readers aged 9–13, this adventurous tale blends danger, wit, and coming-of-age courage as Bond navigates a new school, a cryptic lakeside mystery, and a discovery that will shape his future.

Written in brisk, accessible prose, Young Bond: Silverfin follows Bond on his first days at Eton and the unraveling mystery around Loch Silverfin. The story is structured as a tight, cinematic adventure with lean chapters, brisk pacing, and moments that invite readers to puzzle along with the hero, all while grounding the suspense in heartfelt friendship and school-life stakes.

In this 20Th Anniversary Edition, you'll find a brand-new introduction by the author and a striking new cover design that signals adventure and suspense. The experience is immersive through vivid settings, unexpected twists, and themes of bravery, intelligence, and the allure of the unknown. It’s a fiction journey that invites young readers to meet a young Bond before the legend began, moving from the school playing fields toward the eerie waters where secrets lie.

By the end, readers will have met the young Bond, gained confidence to think boldly and solve mysteries, and carried away a sense of wonder that invites them to follow Bond’s adventures in the series.

• Origin story of James Bond, his first days at Eton, and a mysterious threat around Loch Silverfin
• Brisk, page-turning narrative that blends school life, danger, and clever problem-solving
• Brand-new introduction by the author and a fresh cover design in the 20Th Anniversary Edition
• Themes of bravery, intelligence, resilience, and curiosity that empower young readers
• Accessible, cinematic writing designed for ages 9–13