Author:Chris Ryan
Set in Scotland, Alpha Force are helping out on a survival outdoors adventure holiday programme for problem youngsters when they stumble across evidence of an illegal drugs laboratory, hidden high on the moors on the laird's land. High-speed chases with quad bikes and 4x4 vehicles across country along with survival skills like rafting, abseiling and hiking bring this l0th actionpacked adventure to the UK with a dramatic storyline focusing on one of today's major problems - designer drugs and their manufacture.
A great book, jam-packed full of thrilling action
—— South Wales ArgusThe former SAS soldier makes a mean fist of a series about a five-strong team travelling the world to combat crime
—— The TimesGreat gung-ho stuff
—— Independent on SundayThis beautiful small-format hardback with appropriately zany Quentin Blake illustrations could be popped into the stocking of anyone with a Dahlesque sense of humour
—— Glasgow HeraldWith Quentin Blake's wonderful drawings throughout, this is a splendid holiday title and it conveys, in a deliciously amusing way, an important message about Christmas and family ties
—— Through The Looking GlassFluent readers from 8-11 yrs who enjoy flights of imagination and earthy humour will like both the story and accompanying line drawings
—— Sybil Hannavy , School Library Association