Books like Boy Soldier by Andy McNab
Danny Watts, a teenage boy with dreams of joining the army, learns that his grandfather Fergus, an SAS explosives specialist branded a traitor and left to die in a Colombian jail, is actually alive and hiding in the UK. Determined to expose his uncle’s betrayal, Danny tracks Fergus down, sparking a dangerous chase that pits them both against violent hunters who will stop at nothing to silence them. The novel delivers high‑speed action, authentic SAS tactics, and survival strategies, making it a tense thriller for young adults.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Andy McNab
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