Jamaal Target: PHANTOM Agent
$16.98
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
17 November 2026
Summary
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 thri…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241726754 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0241726751 |
| Author: | Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie, Brittany Jackson |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Puffin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 17 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 129mm x 199mm |
| Series: | Jamaal Target |
| Audience Age: | 9-11 |

Critics Review
‘After Peter Parker, Miles Morales and Alex Rider comes … Jamaal Target. Undeniably pacey and thrilling!’ * The Times *
‘This commercial, accessible, pacy story offers a fresh modern take on the action-adventure genre, with Own Voices representation of a Black boy growing up in the care system and strong appeal for boy readers.’ * The Bookseller *
‘Readers will love the action, and the twists and turns of the plot’ * BookTrust *
‘Fast-paced, actioned packed and certain to entertain!’ * Charlie Higson, author of The Enemy and Young Bond *
‘Seat of your pants excitement from start to finish. Action adventure at its finest – tight, nerve-wracking and twisty!’ * Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good *
‘A breathtaking mix of action, adventure and super-powered fun! Jamaal Target is a surefire hit!’ * Tolá Okogwu, author of the Onyeka series *
‘Jamaal Target: PHANTOM Agent had me on the edge of my seat! Perfect for Marvel fans who want a pacy reader with a brilliant main character. It reminded me of the Darren Shan books I loved as a child, and I’ll certainly be buying it for my nephew and niece!’ * Emma Swan, author of Cruise Ship Kid *
‘With shades of Alex Rider, Jamaal Target: PHANTOM Agent is a thrilling action-adventure told by an exciting new voice.’ * Benjamin Dean, author of The Boy Who Fell From The Sky *
‘One of the most exciting books I’ve read in years!’ * Alex Falase-Koya, author of the Marv series *
‘Jamaal Target is the secret agent that kids are going to be rooting for! Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie has written a brilliant adventure. A new hero is here!’ * Abiola Bello, author of the Wild Magic series *
Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie
Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie is a writer born and raised in north-west London. He grew up in a fostering family and began his writing journey in late 2018, discovering a passion for storytelling after graduating in History and Economics. His interests include action, fantasy, magical realism, and historical fiction. He was part of the writing team for the Future Hero series and co-writes The Breakfast Club Adventures series with Marcus Rashford. Jamaal Target: PHANTOM Agent is his solo debut under his own name.
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