What are Killer T and Arctic Zoo?

Killer T and Arctic Zoo are standalone stories, published in 2018 and 2019.
Both are now available in paperback.

Will Robert be writing more books after Arctic Zoo?

The first book in Robert’s new Robin Hood series is out now!

What order do the Robin Hood books go in?

1. Hacking Heists & Flaming Arrows
2. Piracy, Paintballs & Zebras
3. Jetskis, Swamps & Smugglers
4. Drones, Dams & Destruction
5. Ransoms, Raids & Revenge
6. Bandits, Dirt Bikes & Trash
7. Prisons, Parties & Powerboats
8. Ballots, Bombs & Betrayal (March 2024)
9. Title TBC (March 2025)
10. Title TBC (March 2026)

What is it about?

Robert Muchamore’s Robin Hood is a new series of books. Set in the 2020s, it tells the story of twelve-year-old Robin as he escapes into Sherwood Forest and battles the evil Sheriff of Nottingham.

But isn’t Robin Hood like, six hundred years ago, with people in feathered hats with bows and arrows?

Nobody knows the origins of the Robin Hood legend, though most people agree he wasn’t a real person.
Robert Muchamore’s Robin Hood is set in a modern world of computer hackers, asylum seekers and greedy billionaires!

How many books will there be ?

The first book Hacking, Heists and Flaming Arrows was released in the UK in April 2020.
The series will run for ten books, with the final volume published in March 2026.

What about graphic novels, movies, TV series etc?

At this time, there is no information on other versions, but we’ll let you know as soon as we do!

Who are the books aimed for?

Robin Hood is aimed at the same kind of audience as CHERUB.

Will the book be published in other languages?

Robin Hood is out now in Dutch, Portuguese, French and Turkish.
We get asked by lots of German fans, but so far no German publisher has purchased the Robin Hood series.

Why did you stop writing CHERUB?

Robert Says: “I wrote seventeen CHERUB books. That's 6,500 pages and over a million words!
I’m proud these books are so successful and have been enjoyed by so many fans around the world. But I was going nuts trying to create fresh CHERUB stories. It was time to move on and write something different.”

What is CHERUB: Dark Sun?

Dark Sun was a 118 page limited-edition CHERUB story released in March 2008 to celebrate World Book Day. It is now available as a special edition 'Dark Sun and Other Stories,' which unsurprisingly contains Dark Sun, and some other stories.

What are CHERUB: The Mission and CHERUB: The Dealer?

Both are alternative titles for CHERUB: Class A. The Mission was used for a UK book club. The Dealer is used in the USA.

Will there be more graphic novels?

The first two CHERUB books were published as graphic novels in English and French. My French publisher has continued the series with the third book and forth book in French.
At present there are no plans for any new CHERUB graphic novels in any language.

Where can I get a CHERUB T-shirt?

For full details of how to buy CHERUB T-shirts please visit the shop on this website.

For Film & TV questions see HERE

What is the order of the Henderson’s Boys books?

What is Henderson's Boys?

Henderson's Boys is a seven book CHERUB spin-off series. It tells the story of Charles Henderson and the beginning of the CHERUB organization.

The first title, The Escape, was published in March 2009, and the 7th and final title Scorched Earth, came out in early 2013

Will there ever be another Henderson's Boys book?

No. Henderson's Boys is a seven-book series. The story runs from the invasion of France in 1940, through to the liberation of Paris in summer 1944.

Can we expect a Henderson's Boys movie or TV series?

At present we're focusing on a CHERUB movie or TV series.

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Why do some of your books have a ‘Not suitable for younger readers,' logo and what does it mean?

The logo was added at the request of a UK supermarket. Unlike dedicated book stores, supermarkets don't have enough space to make separate sections for older children. The logo is designed to prevent the books being accidentally bought for very young children.

What age range are your books meant for?

I am very reluctant to put specific ages on my books, because young people vary so much, in terms of reading ability and their taste for the naughty/violent bits…

My books are primarily aimed at kids aged 11+ and most of my readers are aged between 12 & 15.

The Robin Hood series is also suitable for slightly younger readers age 10+

What kind of content can I expect to find in a Robert Muchamore book?

These are the guidelines I try to follow when writing my books:

1. There are no sexual swear words. Each book has roughly the same number of mild swear words in it (Yes, we count them!).

2. Some characters have sex and issues such as contraception, masturbation and sexually transmitted diseases are occasionally touched on. There is no explicit depiction of sexual acts beyond kissing and non-genital touching.

3. Other controversial subjects such as drug abuse, human slavery, brainwashing etc are depicted in the books. Although individual characters may espouse this behavior in specific scenes, the overall message of the story is always that these forms of behavior are unacceptable.

4. The Robin Hood series contains only extremely mild swearing and less sexual content.

Have any Robert Muchamore books been made into a film or TV series?

Not so far! Robert Muchamore is probably the biggest selling UK kids author not to have had one of his stories dramatized!

Are there plans for a film or TV series based on any of your work?

Robert Muchamore often jokes that a CHERUB movie has been two years away for the last ten years!

We have worked with numerous partners and the CHERUB project is still ongoing in partnership with iGeneration Entertainment. iGen have huge ambitions for CHERUB and hope to turn the CHERUB universe into a franchise including movies and TV shows.

Unfortunately, most news related to this exciting project is confidential, so while stuff is happening there’s nothing we can say publicly.

Check out Robert’s social media and the news section on this website for the most recent updates.

When will a CHERUB TV or movie project be released?

The most optimistic schedule is that a shooting could be in 2025 and a project released in late 2026. However, the project has been ongoing for almost twenty years now, so it might take longer, or even not happen at all!

How can I audition for CHERUB?

There are currently no fixed dates. Casting of child characters is unlikely to take place until the show is ready to start shooting (We could cast someone as James now and find that he's got a beard by the time the movie is ready to be made!).

If there is an open casting, I'll try and put the information on my Twitter and in the news section of this website. Young actors should be aware that open casting is VERY rare. Actors are usually recruited via acting schools and agencies.

Do you really answer all your fan e-mails?

I reply to everyone who contacts me by e-mail. Check out the guidelines on the CONTACT page to see how to get in touch.

How come my friend got a reply almost the same as me?

I read and reply to all the e-mails I get. However, there are questions I get asked a lot, so I paste standard answers rather than type the same thing ten times a week!

Do you visit schools or do virtual events?

Sometimes, check out the CONTACT page on this website.

Are you rich?

Obviously, the more books you sell the more money you make. I'm not in the JK Rowling or Kanye league, but I do earn a very good income as a writer.

Are you married and do you have kids?

No and no.

Do you have pets?

I have a rhino called Dave...
Actually, that's lie.
He's called Steve.

Do you have brothers and sisters?

I've got a brother Del, who is an IT teacher, and two older sisters.

Where are you from?

I grew up in Tufnell Park in North London and now live a few miles away in Crouch End.

Where did you go to school?

My primary school was St Johns Upper Holloway and my secondary school was called Acland Burghley.

Where do you get your ideas from?

I get asked this question all the time. It drives me nuts, because I don't really know the answer!
I usually start by picking a topic for a book - like cocaine dealing for CHERUB: Class A - and the ideas slowly come together as I learn about the subject.

What was your inspiration to write books?

I've always read loads, but when I was about 11/12 I got fed up with all the kids' books, but I was still a bit young to get into adult books. I'd always wanted to be a writer and my idea for CHERUB was to try and write the book I was searching for when I was thirteen-years-old.

What is your favorite vegetable?

Peas.

How long does it take you to write each book?

Typically 3-4 months from starting my research to finishing the first draft. Killer T is longer than my other books and took seven months.

What is your favorite book?

I love Catch 22 by Joseph Heller. I've read it about ten times and it still cracks me up.
My other favorite is In Cold Blood by Truman Capote.

What books do you really hate?

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. I read this for my English GCSE. By the time I'd spent four months reading, re-reading and writing essays on it I wanted to travel back in time and kick Charles Dickens in the nuts.

What books do you recommend for your fans?

It's tough to predict what young readers will like. So, these are not really recommendations, just a few of my personal favorite YA books:

Noughts and Crosses – Malorie Blackman

The Bunker Diary – Kevin Brooks

Junk – Melvin Burgess

Girl Missing – Sophie McKenzie

The Hate U Give – Angie Thomas

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