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SilverFin is a 2005 spy novel written by Charlie Higson, and published by Puffin Books. The story focuses on the life of Ian Fleming's superspy James Bond as a teenager in the 1930s, in which he begins his school life at Eton College, before uncovering an unethical plan to create supersoldiers whilst spending his Easter holidays in Scotland.

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Author
Charles Higson
First published
2005
Editions
22
Subjects
Young adult fiction, Intelligence officers, Juvenile fiction, British, Spies, James Bond (Fictitious character), Fiction, Children's fiction

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Wikidata facts

Country of origin
United Kingdom
Publisher
Puffin Books
Followed by
Blood Fever
Narrative location
Berkshire
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characters
James Bond
publication date
2005-00-00
language of work or name
English language
title
SilverFin
form of creative work
novel
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Encyclopedic overview

12 sections
Contents
  • Plot
  • Development
  • Connections to Bond canon
  • Title
  • International editions
  • Publication history
  • 2011 special editions
  • In other media
  • Graphic novel
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

SilverFin is a 2005 spy novel written by Charlie Higson, and published by Puffin Books. The story focuses on the life of Ian Fleming's superspy James Bond as a teenager in the 1930s, in which he begins his school life at Eton College, before uncovering an unethical plan to create supersoldiers whilst spending his Easter holidays in Scotland.

Several editions for the international market were created, including in Canada and the United States. Higson's work spawned a special edition, alongside a graphic novel, while forming the basis for the Young Bond series.

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