{"product_id":"bodyguard-hostage-book-2-9781524736996","title":"Bodyguard: Hostage (Book 2)","description":"\u003cb\u003eA new action-packed adventure series for young fans of Alex Rider and Jason Bourne--with the first four books publishing simultaneously. Binge read for summer!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollowing the nail-biting cliff-hanger of \u003ci\u003eBodyguard 1: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eRecruit\u003c\/i\u003e, the action resumes in \u003ci\u003eHostage\u003c\/i\u003e as martial arts expert and trained bodyguard Connor Reeves battles to protect the US president's daughter, Alicia, from mortal danger . . . even if it means putting his own life at risk. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eConnor is her last line of defense--an invisible shield kept secret from everyone, including the First Daughter herself. Yet danger lurks around every corner, and the terrorist plot to kidnap Alicia is already under way, the net tightening as the enemy prepares to strike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCombining pulse-pounding action, diabolical enemies, and an insider's knowledge of the tricks of the trade, the BODYGUARD series is the perfect target for fans of Alex Rider, James Bond, 24, and Jason Bourne. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for BODYGUARD\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Breathtaking action . . . as real as it gets.\"--Eoin Colfer, author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The training sequences are detailed and realistic, and Connor is relatable and likable. Featuring intense action sequences and strong friendships, this series starter will appeal to reluctant readers and fans of the 'Alex Rider' books.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eRecruit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Philomel Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/09\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781524736996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e193452 \/ Hostage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.1 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 6\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Chris Bradford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43067689992373,"sku":"9781524736996","price":9.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_107ce61f-8c5b-4b5f-9226-334d853d2be2.jpg?v=1690863150","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/bodyguard-hostage-book-2-9781524736996","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}