George from Auckland, holidaying in Noosa, has left us with his enthusiastic remarks about a book he read: "Boy Soldier" by Andy McNab. Here it is.
Danny Watts, aged 17, is trying to get to his lifelong dream to become a soldier. But one news story is the end of his career - "SAS HERO TURNS TRAITOR".
Danny's Grandfather, who he's never met, SAS hero Fergus Watts, was suppposedly selling to Columbian drug cartels. And he was to have died rotting in jail. But the story of Fergus rotting jail is just a big fib; and now Danny is out to find him.
While Danny is living at Foxcroft he meets a new friend called Elena who seems to know what she's doing with computers. Elena tracks a call through her laptop to find out where Fergus lives and works. But when Danny finds his Grandfather something unexpected happens. Fergus takes Danny under his wing and they start taking refuge in the country until it's safe to come out again. As they take refuge the adventure begins for Danny.
Boy Soldier is an explosive, fast moving and page turning book. It is packed with some of Andy McNab's own experiences in the SAS.
Rating 10/10
Reading age: 12+
My age: 11
If you have read this, or other books by Andy McNab, leave your comment.
More reviews like this from young readers, wherever you are, are needed. Have you read any other great books about soldiers?
