After going under cover and uncovering a child trafficking organization in Britain, 12 year-old Jason Steed settles into an elite American Military School for boys and finally feels normal. When a peacekeeping force working for the United Nations are taken hostage, it was just another boring news story that Jason ignored until he is informed his father is among the captives. Repeatedly told not too worry someone will do something. Jason decides he is that someone
After going under cover and uncovering a child trafficking organization in Britain, 12 year-old Jason Steed settles into an elite American Military School for boys and finally feels normal. When a peacekeeping force working for the United Nations are taken hostage, it was just another boring news story that Jason ignored until he is informed his father is among the captives. Repeatedly told not too worry someone will do something. Jason decides he is that someone and discovers more than he bargained for when he unearths a group of American fathered children deep in the Vietnamese Jungle. Unwanted by the Americans and shunned by the Vietnamese, they are left to die and hunted by a ruthless Vietnamese General. Can anyone rescue the prisoners and help the children? With odds stacked against him he must rely on all his skills, for his nightmare is just beginning....
Professional Reviews
Amazon Review 5 star
I recommended Jason Steed to my 11yo son for the action and the lack of "girl stuff" (he is Not Really There Yet); I think the storylines are exciting and engaging for a guy my son's age. HOWEVER, he's a strong reader, and I suspect that he'll notice the slightly stilted language and the telling-not-showing. I know for sure he'll point out the grammatical errors sprinkled throughout the book. (Not Britishisms - he gets that.) I think my son will find this series just okay; he'll enjoy the action, but he'll be bothered by the quality of the writing.
There's a real lack of action books that are age-appropriate for middle-grade/middle-school kids. For that reason, I want to see this series recommended - guys gotta read, and I think this is a good fit for reluctant readers in particular. It's not the best middle-grade novel I've ever seen, but the fact that it's out there and published and popular is a step in the right direction. If your child likes Jason Steed, further reading could include Alex Rider (by Horowitz) and Artemis Fowl (by Colfer) - they are similar in tone,
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