Jamaal Target: PHANTOM Agent by Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie - ISBN: 9780241726754
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Normal boy becomes superhero agent to save his kidnapped friend.
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Jamaal Target: PHANTOM Agent

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    336 pages

  • Release Date

    17 November 2026

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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.

‘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 Marve…

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
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Jamaal Target: PHANTOM Agent by Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie - ISBN: 9780241726754
129 × 199 mm
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Critics Review

‘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 *
‘Fast-paced, actioned packed and certain to entertain!’ * Charlie Higson, author of The Enemy and Young Bond *
‘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 *
‘Jamaal Target is the youngest recruit ever accepted into a top-secret organisation known only as PHANTOM. He’s just discovered superpowers he never knew he had. Now he’s on a rip-roaring mission through the streets of London as he races to track down his kidnapped best friend. The action never lets up, with more twists and turns than an out-of-control rollercoaster. Fresh, futuristic and full-throttle!’ * Iqbal Hussain, author of The Night I Borrowed Time *
‘Right on target! This action-packed book has page-turning superpowers! Jamaal Target: PHANTOM Agent recruits you from page one and keeps up its relentless pace to the very end. I loved Jamaal’s story as he goes from zero to hero to battle the bad guys and discover his past.’ * Chris Bradford, author of the Bodyguard series *
‘Jamaal Target is the coolest name in fiction. Part superhero, part secret agent, ALL ACTION. Loved this high stakes, fast paced thriller.’ * Alex Kirk, author of Robots Stole My Mum! *

About The Author

Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie

Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie is a writer who was born and raised in north-west London and grew up in a fostering family. He first began his writing journey in late 2018, finding a passion for storytelling after graduating in History and Economics and realising he wanted nothing more to do with either subject. Since then, he hasn’t looked back.

His interests include action, fantasy, magical realism and historical fiction. He was part of the writing team who created the Future Hero series for Storymix and he 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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