Unlikely Soldiers Book One (Civvy to Squaddie): A Coming of Age Novel of Love, Humour, and Tragedy
by Deb McEwan
1970s Britain. Two teenagers. The Army.
In a small Welsh village, naïve Michelle Warbutton is devastated by a shocking family secret. Forced to rethink her future, she longs to leave her world.
In Yorkshire and already world-weary, Guy Halfpenny is desperate to escape his miserable life.
Both have limited choices.
Their paths aren’t destined to cross until they join the British Army - where their futures are determined by the decisions of others.
Buy now to discover how lives are shaped, friendships forged, and loves won and lost in this gripping, coming of age adventure of love, humour, and tragedy.
Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite - 5 stars!
“A fascinating and enthralling look at Great Britain in the 1970s as experienced through the eyes of Guy, a North Yorkshire teen, and Mouse, a Welsh girl. I had a marvelous time reading Unlikely Soldiers and am looking forward to the next book in the series. It's most highly recommended."
Goodreads and Amazon Reviewer
“Deb McEwan has created a beautiful portrait of the times, with just the right touch of romance."
Goodreads and Amazon Reviewer
“Deb McEwan puts passion, skill and dedication into every page. This one will have you teary, hooked and feeling all the wiser. For the older readers, you’re in for a special trip down memory lane. For the younger readers, get ready to have your eyes opened to how the world used to be.”
The Unlikely Soldiers Series comprises four books:
Book 1: Civvy to Squaddie
Book 2: Secrets & Lies
Book 3: Friends & Revenge
Book 4: Murder & Mayhem
Some other books by Deb McEwan include:
Zak, My Boy Wonder (non-fiction)
The Island Dog Squad Series:
Sandy's Story
Another Crazy Mission
People Problems
The Afterlife Series:
Beyond Death
Beyond Life
Beyond Destiny
Beyond Possession
Aliens Guide:
An Aliens Guide to the Human Species
Aliens the Sequel: True Colours
Court Out (A Netball Girls' Drama)
And for children:
Jason the Penguin (He's Different)
Jason the Penguin (He Learns to Swim)
Reindeer Dreams
In a small Welsh village, naïve Michelle Warbutton is devastated by a shocking family secret. Forced to rethink her future, she longs to leave her world.
In Yorkshire and already world-weary, Guy Halfpenny is desperate to escape his miserable life.
Both have limited choices.
Their paths aren’t destined to cross until they join the British Army - where their futures are determined by the decisions of others.
Buy now to discover how lives are shaped, friendships forged, and loves won and lost in this gripping, coming of age adventure of love, humour, and tragedy.
Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite - 5 stars!
“A fascinating and enthralling look at Great Britain in the 1970s as experienced through the eyes of Guy, a North Yorkshire teen, and Mouse, a Welsh girl. I had a marvelous time reading Unlikely Soldiers and am looking forward to the next book in the series. It's most highly recommended."
Goodreads and Amazon Reviewer
“Deb McEwan has created a beautiful portrait of the times, with just the right touch of romance."
Goodreads and Amazon Reviewer
“Deb McEwan puts passion, skill and dedication into every page. This one will have you teary, hooked and feeling all the wiser. For the older readers, you’re in for a special trip down memory lane. For the younger readers, get ready to have your eyes opened to how the world used to be.”
The Unlikely Soldiers Series comprises four books:
Book 1: Civvy to Squaddie
Book 2: Secrets & Lies
Book 3: Friends & Revenge
Book 4: Murder & Mayhem
Some other books by Deb McEwan include:
Zak, My Boy Wonder (non-fiction)
The Island Dog Squad Series:
Sandy's Story
Another Crazy Mission
People Problems
The Afterlife Series:
Beyond Death
Beyond Life
Beyond Destiny
Beyond Possession
Aliens Guide:
An Aliens Guide to the Human Species
Aliens the Sequel: True Colours
Court Out (A Netball Girls' Drama)
And for children:
Jason the Penguin (He's Different)
Jason the Penguin (He Learns to Swim)
Reindeer Dreams
