- Hardcover: 329 pages
- Publisher: Doubleday Children's Books (5 May 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0385608039
- ISBN-13: 978-0385608039
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14.4 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 294,903 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Gripping, action-packed thriller from the bestselling author of BRAVO TWO ZERO, Andy McNab, and Robert Rigby, veteran of many successful TV screenplays. Ideal for adventure-seeking readers.
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Danny Watts's grandfather, Fergus, was a traitor. One of the worst sort. An SAS explosives expert who betrayed his country and his regiment for money. Drug money. He was arrested and left to rot and die in a Columbian jail. At least, that's what seventeen year-old Danny is told when his hopes of becoming a soldier are destroyed for ever. But he knows something the army doesn't seem to know. Fergus Watts is alive and in the UK, living in secret under an assumed name - but where? Fergus is Danny's only living relative. Burning with fury and desire for revenge, Danny sets out to track down his grandfather and expose him. In doing so he sets in train an explosive sequence of events which throw Danny and Fergus together on the run from the people who want Fergus, and now Danny, dead. Packed with breathtaking action, SAS procedures, surveillance and survival techniques, this is a fast-moving, action-packed thriller for teenagers. There will be several books in the BOY SOLDIER sequence. TV rights have been sold to Zenith, makers of Inspector Morse, Hamish McBeth and Byker Grove.
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46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a forty something year old mother of a near teenager, I am constantly on the look out for an interesting book for my son to read. But, on having purchased 'Boy Soldier' for him, I noticed on the back cover the words 'NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER READERS'. This made me stop and think - Would this be too violent? Full of four letter words? So I thought I'd have a look for myself.This is a very well written book, ok, so there's some swearing (though infrequent and no more than you'd no doubt hear in a school playground) and there's violence (say a 12 certificate film) but its a fast paced book, and highly addictive, prologue and two chapters in and I just couldn't put it down! Well Done! to messers McNab and Rigby! I'll definately be buying 'Payback' and 'Avenger' tomorrow. (Cause I want to read them!!)
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very few children authours these days realise that not all teenagers want books with different worlds and magical creatures. This is a real, down to earth simple book. Andy McNab has written a superb novel in "Boy Soldier" and also "Avenger" (I am looking foward to reading "Payback") I love this series! The books are impossible to put down and have a cliff hanger at every turn. The series is so refreshing and I put it up there with Anthony Horowitz in terms of excellence, if not better. Make no doubt about it, Andy McNab is a superb authour, I will definately be reading more of his work in furure.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
this is the first andy mcnab book i've read and i have to say, im very impressed. action-packed and a brilliant read. you won't be able to put this book down. it'll suit any age.
fans of the alex rider series by anthony horowitz should seriously consider this book!
fans of the alex rider series by anthony horowitz should seriously consider this book!
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andy mcnabs boy soldier
as a andy mcnab fan this book is up there with all the others a very good read in deed car,nt wait for the next one. cheers andy
Published 19 days ago by biffo the bear
Great book for savy 14 year old boy
My 14yr boy tells me he really liked this book. He is a typical 14yr old so should be suitable for boys of this age ;)
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Published 7 months ago by Mr. Barry J. Churchill
Boy soldier
I bought this book for my 13 year old son.
He really enjoyed the story and couldnt put the book down.
He really enjoyed the story and couldnt put the book down.
Published 17 months ago by julie
You don't have to be a teenager!!!
I bought The whole BOY SOLDIER series for my dad as a Christmas present as he's a huge Andy Mcnab fan. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2009 by Pegasus
Phenominal books - why are they not now films as well?
Unfortunately I don't have any teenagers to buy for anymore just me - and I bought the whole series not really sure how "suitable for a 47 year old" they were going to be. Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2009 by Ms. E. J. Baker
Not as advertised!
This was intended to be a gift and I needed a tape version.
This is what was advertised but the item I received was in CD format. Read more
This is what was advertised but the item I received was in CD format. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by Jodi Cartlidge
Fast Paced, Attention Grabber.
I have had this book lying around for a while and never really got around to reading it, recently started reading it and can't believe it took me so long!! Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2008 by Marcel Schutzman
NOT EVEN FOR TEENAGERS!!!!!
NOT EVEN FOR TEENAGERS!!!!
My son was reading this book and loved it! Loved it that was until he reached the first of numerous swear words. Read more
My son was reading this book and loved it! Loved it that was until he reached the first of numerous swear words. Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2008 by P. Curtis
Boy Soldier, first in an exciting series!!
This is the first of the explosive series by Andy McNab. Andy uses his experience as an SAS soldier in this book. It starts of with Danny's life long ambition to join the army. Read more
Published on 15 May 2008 by Matt G
great thriller - McNab uses his knowledge brilliantly
This action thriller from former SAS soldier Andy McNab is a true testament to his time as a boy soldier. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2008 by Stampy
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