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H.I.V.E.: Higher Institute of Villainous Education

By Mark Walden

Trapped in a school for criminals, can Otto outwit H.I.V.E. and escape?

thrilling · inventive · mysterious · witty

Genres

Adventure Mystery Science Fiction

What is H.I.V.E.: Higher Institute of Villainous Education about?

Thirteen-year-old Otto Malpense is kidnapped and taken to H.I.V.E., a secret school where gifted children are trained to become criminal masterminds. Trapped on a remote island for six years, Otto refuses to accept his fate. Alongside his new friend Wing Fanchu, he begins planning an escape while uncovering the school's dangerous secrets. But H.I.V.E. is designed to outwit even its cleverest students, and every attempt to break free brings new risks, challenges and unexpected alliances.

About the author

Mark Walden is a British author best known for his exciting H.I.V.E. series, which follows the adventures of young villains-in-training at a secret school. He loves creating thrilling stories full of action and clever twists. Mark hopes his books inspire children to use their imagination and enjoy reading even more.

Pages

297 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2011

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