Ga mee op een spannende saga die zich afspeelt in exotische en gevaarlijke uithoeken van de wereld. Volg de ongelooflijke reizen van een dappere jonge avonturier terwijl hij zich een weg baant door een wereld vol gevaar en intriges. Deze verhalen beloven meedogenloze actie, onverwachte wendingen en een diepe duik in ongetemde landschappen. Het is een episch avontuur voor lezers die hunkeren naar opwinding en hoge inzetten.
A thrilling new series by Wilbur Smith, designed for readers aged 10 and up, promises adventure and excitement. The narrative is rich in historical context and features captivating characters that embark on epic journeys. Young readers will be drawn into a world of exploration, discovery, and the challenges of overcoming obstacles, making it an engaging read for those seeking action and adventure.
Jack and his friends Amelia and Xander are in Zanzibar diving for lost treasure to support Jack's mother's coral protection project. Going further than usual on their last day, their dive boat is lured into a trap and captured by Somali pirates. Determined that his mother shouldn't pay a ransom for their release, Jack won't give up his attempts to escape. Transferred to a militia training camp for boy soldiers, the trio's only hope is the resourceful Somali boy Mo who befriends them.
Third high-octane instalment in the bestselling author's compelling Jack Courtney Adventures for readers 10+, following CLOUDBURST and THUNDERBOLT. On the pretext of making a film for his mother's environmental protection work, Jack wangles an expedition to the Arctic with his friends Amelia and Xander and cousin Caleb.