Henderson's Boys: The Escape

Henderson's Boys: The Escape Synopsis

Summer, 1940. Hitler's army is advancing towards Paris, and millions of French civilians are on the run. Amidst the chaos, two British children are being hunted by German agents.
British spy Charles Henderson tries to reach them first, but he can only do it with the help of a twelve-year-old French orphan. The British secret service is about to discover that kids working undercover will help to win the war. For official purposes, these children do not exist.

Ever wondered how CHERUB was created? Number one bestseller Robert Muchamore takes us back to World War Two, where the very first CHERUB adventure is about to begin...

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MOST SECRET

1 October 1940

Dear Charles

Following your memorandum on the value of underage operatives in occupied France and our discussions in London last week, we have, somewhat reluctantly agreed to your proposal to train an espionage unit  comprised entirey of boys aged between 11 and 17 years.

I am uncomfortable with a use of boys that borders on exploitation, but these are desperate times and both the Prime Minister and I were compelled by your argument that these young men could give us a significant edge in the struggle that lies ahead of us.

The funds and necessary equipment for your new unit will be made available through your commanding officer, Eileen McAfferty. 

Yours sincerely,

Eric Mews (Deputy Minister for Economic Welfare)

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