Jamaal Target: PHANTOM Agent

Alex Rider meets Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse in this fast-paced, action-packed middle-grade series about a 'normal' boy who discovers he has superpowers and is destined to join an elite yet secret organisation.

Alex Rider meets Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse in this fast-paced, action-packed middle-grade series about a ‘normal’ boy who discovers he has superpowers and is destined to join an elite yet secret organisation.

Pre-order the second book in the series, Operation Gargoyle, coming in June 2027! And don't miss the World Book Day spin-off, Mission D.N.A., coming in February 2027!

'After Peter Parker, Miles Morales and Alex Rider comes . . . Jamaal Target. Undeniably pacey and thrilling!' The Times

‘Fast-paced, actioned packed and certain to entertain!’ Charlie Higson, author of The Enemy and Young Bond series

‘With shades of Alex Rider, this is a thrilling action-adventure’ Benjamin Dean, author of The Boy Who Fell From The Sky

‘Perfect for Marvel fans who want a pacy reader with a brilliant main character’ Emma Swan, author of Cruise Ship Kid

There’s nothing special about Jamaal Target. He’s your average twelve-year-old boy who lives with his foster mum and likes to game with his best friend Myla. Until one day, everything changes . . .

When Myla is kidnapped in front of his eyes, Jamaal is pulled into a web of secrets and lies and the shadowy organisation known as PHANTOM. There he learns that he has inherited super strength, speed and heightened senses from the parents he never knew.

Forced to quickly put his new skills to the test, Jamaal finds himself on high-stakes missions across London, alongside teen PHANTOM Agent Lori Johnson. But does he have what it takes to save his best friend and put the bad guys away?

A brand-new action-adventure with a superhero twist written by a co-author of Marcus Rashford's The Breakfast Club Adventures series.

HAVE YOU READ THE FULL SERIES?
PHANTOM Agent
Mission D.N.A. (World Book Day, Coming February 2027)
Operation Gargoyle (Coming June 2027)

PRAISE FOR JAMAAL TARGET: PHANTOM AGENT
‘This commercial, accessible, pacy story offers a fresh modern take on the action-adventure genre’ The Bookseller

'Readers will love the action, and the twists and turns of the plot' BookTrust

‘Seat of your pants excitement from start to finish. Action adventure at its finest!’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good

‘A breathtaking mix of action, adventure and super-powered fun!’ Tolá Okogwu, author of the Onyeka series

‘Right on target! This action-packed book has page-turning superpowers. It recruits you...read more...