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Edge: Task Force Delta, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 3, Interest age: from c 9 years, Fiction, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), Science fiction (Children's / Teenage), Short stories (Children's / Teenage)
Explosive action and a thrilling, high-paced read is guaranteed in these gritty war adventures, which follow the behind-enemy-lines exploits of a squad from the US special combat unit known as "Delta Force".
When Dr Kate Shawcross is kidnapped by a Taliban leader -
Masud - he plans to hold her hostage. Kate is the daughter of
a US senator and Masud demands $1 million for her release.
No money will be paid, so Major Nathan Connor and his
Delta Force team are assigned to rescue her.
But with Connor still looking for Hassan, the son of his
dead friend, will he be able to hold all the pieces together
without getting himself, or his team, killed
Explosive action and a thrilling, high-paced read
is guaranteed in these gritty war adventures,
which follow the behind-enemy-lines exploits
of a squad from the US special combat unit known
as 'Delta Force'.
Craig Simpson is the author of the critically acclaimed 'Special Operations' series.
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.
Praise for EDGE: Task Force Delta: Hostage Crisis
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I loved the new books. I could identify with the storylines as they are modern and in the news. I hope the next books are as exciting as the first two! Thank you for writing some more great books. - Alex
Craig Simpson
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.
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