Pub Date: May 9, 2017
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2016048041
Lexile Code: 0830
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 10 to UP
Physical Info: 0.80" H x 8.20" L x 5.40" W ( 0.53 lbs) 272 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Action and Adventure | Thrillers and Suspense | Law and Crime
Series: Bodyguard
Description: "As the son of a bodyguard who sacrificed his life in the line of duty, teenage kickboxing champion Connor Reeves is determined to do his father proud and follow in his footsteps. Recruited into the ranks of a top-secret young bodyguard squad, Connor embarks on a rigorous training course, taking lessons in surveillance, anti-ambush exercises, hostage survival and unarmed combat."--Provided by publisher.
Review Quotes: "Breathtaking action . . . as real as it gets."--Eoin Colfer, author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series
"The training sequences are detailed and realistic, and Connor is relatable and likable. Featuring intense action sequences and strong friendships, this series starter will appeal to reluctant readers and fans of the 'Alex Rider' books."--School Library Journal on Recruit