Shockwave: A Jack Courtney Adventure by Wilbur Smith - Ages 9-12 - Paperback Book

Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781848128576. Publisher: Piccadilly Press. Age Range: 9-12 (publisher-recommended 10+). Overview. Shockwave is the third high-octane instalment in Wilbur Smith's Jack Courtney Adventures, following Cloudburst and Thunderbolt. Brand new in paperback, this fast-paced middle-grade thriller sends Jack and his friends on a perilous Arctic expedition where sledding, ice fishing and survival collide with a tense mystery about corporate greed and environmental responsibility, delivering a gripping read for adventure-loving young readers aged 9-12.. About the Book. On the pretext of filming a documentary for his mother's environmental protection charity, Jack Courtney talks his friends Amelia and Xander, along with cousin Caleb, into joining him on an Arctic expedition. As the team treks across frozen wilderness, dog-sledding, ice fishing and bedding down in a self-built igloo, cracks begin to appear in the story behind their trip's mysterious sponsors. Xander's digging into the renewable energy investment company backing the expedition uncovers unsettling inconsistencies, raising the question of whether the firm's green credentials are genuine or a cover for something far less noble. As accidents mount and the wilderness grows more dangerous, the group is forced to confront a pack of wolves and question who they can really trust, including enigmatic contact Jonny Armfield. Written by international bestselling author Wilbur Smith, Shockwave combines edge-of-the-seat survival action with a thoughtful message about sustainability and integrity, all wrapped inside a briskly plotted adventure built for young readers who love action, mystery and far-flung settings. It stands strongly on its own while rewarding fans of the earlier Jack Courtney titles with a deepening cast of characters and rising stakes.. Third title in the bestselling Jack Courtney Adventures series. Fast-paced Arctic setting with dog-sledding, ice fishing and i