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First Strike [Hardcover]

Jack Higgins (Author), Justin Richards (Author)
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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June 10, 2010
After saving the President’s life in the Middle East, the Chance family is invited to a banquet at the White House. Teen twins Rich and Jade are ready to relax, but even in the safest house in the United States, they can’t avoid danger: a radical American group takes the West Wing hostage to steal the U.S.’s nuclear launch codes and attack China. It’s a race through the halls of the White House as Rich and Jade fight to keep the President and the launch codes hidden from the terrorists.

Higgins’ action-packed adventure series featuring two regular teens comes to a close in this exhilarating thriller. Set in Washington D.C., the fast-paced narrative gives readers a captivating behind-thescenes glimpse into America’s capital.


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In the latest installment of the series involving the British Chance twins and their secret-agent father, the family once again bonds as they duck bullets and fly through the book’s nonstop action. Two sets of villains (Chinese rebels and American right-wing fanatics) infiltrate the White House during a reception in an effort to steal a box containing nuclear launch codes. Fortunately, the Brits are on hand to save the day. Fans of the twins’ exploits will enjoy this thrill ride, which, like the series’ other titles, is an obvious read-alike to the Alex Rider books by Anthony Horowitz. Grades 6-9. --Todd Morning

About the Author

Jack Higgins has more than 250 million copies of his books in print. His bestselling titles include the classic thriller The Eagle Has Landed. Justin Richards is the author of the Invisible Detective series. They both live in the United Kingdom.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (June 10, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0399252401
  • ISBN-13: 978-0399252402
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #977,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars FIRST STRIKE.! IT WAS NOT AS GOOD AS PREVIOUS!, October 1, 2011
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FIRST STRIKE WAS NOT AS GOOD AS OTHER BOOKS! THIS TIME IT WAS A SHAME! SORRY, BUT I HAD TO SAY IT. LOTS OF PEOPLE BEING WOUNDED AND SOME KILLED!
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Modern day Hardy Boys, July 28, 2010
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This book was excellent. Well written, fast moving, and exciting. They remind me of modrn day Hardy boys and the old Bobsy Twins (since they are twins)I am 65 years old a a fan of Jack Higgins. I read it to be sure it was OK for my 12 year old granddaughter. They are definitely youth friendly. I found the entire series exciting to read.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Bobsy Twins in China, June 6, 2011
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This wasn't the first Jack Higgins book I've read but the first I thought was for juveniles. Judging from the reviews I'm not far off the mark.
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