8+: Safari Adventure and Arctic Adventure - Willard Price

Release Date: 26/04/12  
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'It's war. And right now we're losing it'. Hal and Roger Hunt fly straight into the jaws of death when they join warden Mark Crosby in Tsavo, an African park where poaching is big business. And with a gang leaving behind a blood-stained trail of terror and torture, the heat is on for the brothers to solve the string of mysterious murders - before they too become victims...

REVIEW:
Africa is clearly a place that holds a lot of fond memories for the author Willard Price and whilst it has been a number of years since I originally read the series its one that holds fond memories for me. The landscape is vividly described, the characters grow and when you add a whole host of supporting cast members from various backgrounds as well as cultures it adds a flavour that will give the reader their first taste of travel without leaving the country. Add to this a conservation message (which whilst the zoo options aren’t popular now was then) backed up with a whole host of antics that lead to capturing their prizes alongside fighting bad guys along the way which when backed with survival skills alongside quick witted planning really makes this a title to enjoy. Great stuff.

 

Release Date: 26/04/12  
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'Adrift in a savage land of ice and snow'. Hal and Roger Hunt are colder than they've ever been in their lives, up among the ice floes of Greenland. This harsh land holds many dangers, from killer whales to grizzly bears, but an evil man may turn out to be the deadliest threat the boys have to face.

REVIEW:
OK, yes another Willard Price adventure and one that I have really fond memories of as I was going through a tough time during my first reading. As with Willard’s other titles it’s gripping, it brings the scenes easily to the readers mind and of course with two intrepid heroes to lead the way its an adventure book that really will shine through. Add to this a great turn of pace, wonderful character interaction and an author who clearly has a love for people that he meets in his travels all come through the writing. Finally add to this sequences of danger, daring captures and a wonderful turn of prose all make this a wonderful read. Great stuff.