Gunpoint - The Solos Collection

Alex and her dad are caught up in an intense hostage situation in this action-packed showdown, edited to a reading age of 6.5.
Alex and her dad are working a routine plumbing job in the Town Hall when it is suddenly taken over by terrorists. Their leader Mr Blue demands the release of a high-profile prisoner, or he'll start killing hostages - and one of them is Alex's dad! Hidden in the attic's pipes, Alex must rely on her wits to ensure they all stay alive. And she only has precious minutes before time runs out ...
Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 6.5.

About the author

Jim Eldridge was born in north London. He left school at the age of 16 and had a variety of jobs, before training as a teacher. He taught in disadvantaged areas of Luton while writing, then later became a full-time writer. For several years he was a 'Green' activist and he has been a member of an HM coastguard SAR (Search and Rescue) team on the coast of north-west England. He has won awards for his writing for television, and his books have sold over two million copies worldwide.

Summary

Alex and her dad are caught up in an intense hostage situation in this action-packed showdown, edited to a reading age of 6.5.

Product details

• Authors: Jim Eldridge
• Assisted by: Dan Chernett (Illustration), Chernett Dan (Illustration)
• Publisher: Barrington Stoke
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 11
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.05.2016
• EAN: 9781781125151
• ISBN: 978-1-78112-515-1
• No. of pages: 64
• Series: Solo; Solos
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 10 years, For reluctant or struggling readers (children / teenagers), For reluctant readers (children)