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Under Attack

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Under Attack follows British army medic Dr Sara Patel and Captain Joe MacBride as they defend a small Afghan village under siege by the Taliban. Amidst the chaos, they strive to protect the villagers and save a critically injured young girl, performing life-or-death operations in a wartime thriller full of tension and bravery.
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This book is geared towards young adult readers, particularly those aged 11 and above, with a reading age of around 7. It is suitable for readers interested in action, wartime drama and stories of courage.

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When a small Afghan village comes under attack from the Taliban, British army medic Dr Sara Patel and Captain Joe MacBride must protect the villagers and save a young girl's life in this tense wartime thriller.

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When a small Afghan village comes under attack from the Taliban, British army medic Dr Sara Patel and Captain Joe MacBride must protect the villagers and save a young girl's life in this tense wartime thriller.


The Taliban attack the much-needed hospital Sari and Joe are building in a small Afghan village. When a young girl is injured in the attack, Joe must draw fire away from the village while Sari performs the most dangerous operation of her life. Can Sari and Joe hang on in there?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781122112

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Shephard

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Jim Eldridge was a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. His writing credits include children's TV drama Grange Hill and the novelisation of Noel Clarke's Kidulthood and 4.3.2.1. Jim now works as an associate lecturer in scriptwriting and media at the University of Cumbria.

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