PT Bivott

PT Bivott
Henderson's Boys character
First appearance The Escape
Last appearance Scorched Earth
Created by Robert Muchamore
Information
Occupation CHERUB Agent
Family
  • Father (deceased)
  • Mother (deceased)
  • Three brothers (two deceased, one missing)
Nationality American

Philippe Tomás (PT) Bivott is an American-born boy from the Henderson's Boys book series by Robert Muchamore. In the events of Eagle Day, he was fifteen years old. He first appears at the end of The Escape. PT emigrated to France after stealing a lot of money. It is also revealed in Maximum Security that PT became CHERUB's gym master. There is a plaque in the oldest of CHERUB's gyms saying:

"Any boy bringing in mud or dirt on his plimsolls will be thrashed. P.T. Bivott (Sports Master)"[1]

Background and early life

PT's father tried to rob a bank in Chicago. The job succeeded but resulted in the death one of PT's brothers and their father. PT fled to France with a sack of twenty dollar bills.

Physical appearance

Described as handsome by Rosie. Tall and gangly with long dark hair which is usually greased back.[2] It is assumed that he must be physically fit because he later becomes CHERUB's sports master.

Personality

PT has been described as calm. He likes to stay away from danger if possible. He may not be loyal to many people. He also has a shady side and can cheat his way out of a card game, and is a good and experienced thief.

Appearances

The Escape

PT only appears briefly at the end of the book, saving Rosie after their boat was hit by a U-Boat.

Eagle Day

PT plays a more major role in Eagle Day. After meeting with Charles Henderson and the children, he decided to join them, under the pretense that they were running away to Spain. After he discovered that they were, in fact, trying to undermine the Nazi plot to invade Great Britain he attempted to run away but was stopped by Paul. After some indecision Charles Henderson decided not to kill him. At the end of the book he sailed to England with the rest of the group.

Secret Army

PT is a member of Group A of Henderson's Boys. He goes to North Scotland with the rest of Group A to take part in parachute training. It is also revealed that he is now Rosie Clarke's boyfriend.

Grey Wolves

PT goes undercover with Group A (except Luc) and Troy to Nazi occupied France. He supports himself by using short con tricks. After a while he is stabbed by a man he conned before and is shipped back to Great Britain where Luc replaces him. Rosie Clark dumps him because he tried to sleep with her when she said no.

References

  1. ↑ Muchamore, Robert (4 April 2005). Maximum Security. CHERUB. Hodder & Stoughton. p. 32.
  2. ↑ Muchamore, Robert. "Character Profile: PT Bivott". hendersonsboys.com. Retrieved 19 August 2010.

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