First Strike

by Craig Simpson, David Cousens (Illustrator)

Overview

The Taliban launch a deadly attack in the first step of their new offensive.
Delta Force are assigned to strike back!
The team must HALO drop into the mountains, hook up with their contact,
find Mullah Khan - the Taliban leader - then take him out.
But when one of the team is killed, it looks like Delta Force has walked
straight into a trap! Major Connor must salvage the mission,
kill Mullah Khan and get his men home.

This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE,
which produces a range of books to get children
reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781445113432
Publisher:	Hachette Children's Group
Publication date:	10/25/2012
Series:	EDGE: Task Force Delta , #3
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Born: In the same year as the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962). Craig figures he's lucky to be alive!
Place of Birth: Just a few miles from Beaulieu, the location of the real wartime school for spies.
Previous Occupations: Mad scientist.
Currently Living: Classified.
Additional: Craig does all sorts of events throughout the UK including talks, writing workshops, activities (e.g. coding challenges), literary festivals and quizzes.