Jimmy Coates
Encyclopedia
Jimmy Coates is a series of children's books written by the English
author Joe Craig
.. The books have been published in many countries around the world but were never widely available in the United States
.
The books are mostly set in the fictional dictatorship
of the "Neo-Democratic State of Great Britain
".
under the title Jimmy Coates: Assassin. It was a finalist for the 2006 Manchester Book Award
, and won the Bolton Children's Book Award
2006.
described it as
It was described by School Library Association
as
England
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author Joe Craig
Joe Craig
Joe Craig is an English writer, children's novelist and musician.He is best known for the Jimmy Coates series of books, which is sometimes compared to the work of Jack Heath or Anthony Horowitz , and described in several reviews as 'The Bourne Identity for kids'.-Biography:Craig was born and grew...
.. The books have been published in many countries around the world but were never widely available in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
The books are mostly set in the fictional dictatorship
Dictatorship
A dictatorship is defined as an autocratic form of government in which the government is ruled by an individual, the dictator. It has three possible meanings:...
of the "Neo-Democratic State of Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
".
Series
| Number | Title | Publisher | Date Published | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Coates: Killer (USA: Jimmy Coates: Assassin?) | HarperCollins Children's Books | March 2005 | ISBN 0007196857 |
| 2 | Jimmy Coates: Target | HarperCollins Children's Books | May 2006 | ISBN 0007196865 |
| 3 | Jimmy Coates: Revenge | HarperCollins Children's Books | January 2007 | ISBN 0007232853 |
| 4 | Jimmy Coates: Sabotage | HarperCollins Children's Books | October 2007 | ISBN 0007232861 |
| 5 | Jimmy Coates: Survival | HarperCollins Children's Books | April 2008 | ISBN 0007270992 |
| 6 | Jimmy Coates: Power | HarperCollins Children's Books | October 2008 | ISBN 0007277308 |
| 7 | Jimmy Coates: Blackout | March 2012 (tbc) | ||
| 8 | Jimmy Coates: Genesis | publication date tbc |
Protagonists
- Jimmy CoatesJimmy CoatesJimmy Coates is a series of children's books written by the English author Joe Craig.. The books have been published in many countries around the world but were never widely available in the United States....
(Character) - Jimmy Coates – a young, genetically modified assassin. - Helen Coates - Jimmy's mother
- Eva Doren - Georgie's friend who works in NJ7, but she is actually giving information to Jimmy about NJ7's plans.
- Georgie Coates - Jimmy's sister
- Felix Muzebeke - Jimmy's best friend
- Zafi Sauvage - another young, genetically modified assassin
- Dr. Higgins - scientist who helped to create Jimmy
- Christopher Viggo - Campaigner
Antagonists
- NJ7 – The fictitious government agency that pursues, and designed, Jimmy Coates
- Miss Bennett - Director of NJ7
- Paduk - Ex Director of Special Security for the Neo-Democratic State of Great Britain
- William Lee – Director of Special Security for the Neo-Democratic State of Great Britain
- Ian Coates - Prime Minister of Great Britain and Jimmy's ex-father
- Ares Hollingdale - The late and former Prime Minister of Great Britain
- Dr. Higgins - Part of the team that built Jimmy & Mitchell
- Lieutenant Commander Luke Love
- Mitchell Glenthorne - The first assassin created but he ran away
- Zafi Sauvage - The french child assassin
- Uno Stavorsky - French Secret Service Agent
USA release
Shortly after the UK publication, Craig's first book was released in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
under the title Jimmy Coates: Assassin. It was a finalist for the 2006 Manchester Book Award
Manchester Book Award
The Manchester Book Award is a project run in Manchester, UK, organised by School Services at the Manchester Library & Information Service; it is funded by the Working Neighbourhoods Fund. The project is currently in its fourth year....
, and won the Bolton Children's Book Award
Bolton Children's Book Award
The Bolton Children's Book Award is an annual award given to works of children's literature published in paperback during the previous year. The award is sponsored by Bolton Literacy Trust, The University of Bolton and Page Nation.-List of Prize Winners:...
2006.
Critical reception
The books received a variety of reviews. The IndependentThe Independent
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described it as
"Few books have the power to drag young boys away from their Xbox or Wii but I've seen the Jimmy Coates series in action – Super Mario is no match for this schoolboy assassin."
It was described by School Library Association
School Library Association
The School Library Association is an independent organization in the United Kingdom which promotes libraries and literacy in schools. The SLA was founded in 1937 and is based at Wanborough, Wiltshire, near Swindon...
as
"Packed full of shocks and surprises, high-octane action sequences, constant dangers and near-miss escapes from death, this is an at-a-sitting read for Bond and Rider fans everywhere. With bags of film potential..."
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