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The Navy Cadets
Cockatoo
Fifteen-year old navy cadet Tina Babcock is in love. But Tina is very shy, inexperienced and unsure of herself. While on a cadet canoe expedition on remote Koombooloomba Dam in the jungles of Far North Queensland, she and her friends encounter a gang of dangerous poachers. Tina’s life is in peril because of the secrets she now knows. In a desperate struggle to escape, she must use her navy cadet skills and wits to extricate herself from the gang’s clutches. Tina must push herself to the very limits of endurance to give herself a fighting chance of survival... and love. Cockatoo is suitable for teenage and adult readers with an enjoyment of adventure-spiced romance. About the Christopher Cummings is a Vietnam veteran, teacher, parent, traveller, Officer of Cadets, and author of 35 books. Bushwalking, history and travel have added depth to his experiences. He grew up in Cairns and Cape York Peninsula, experiencing many adventures in the North Queensland bush and at sea in his father’s ships, adventures he has woven into his books.
516 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 10, 2013
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September 11, 2022
Christopher Cummings brings his extensive knowledge and experience of all things Navy Cadets to life in this well-researched book.
Don't pick on Navy Cadets!
Cummings knows the psyche of teenagers and uses his expertise to show how they can think, act and turn the tables on adults when needed.
A good book to read.
Don't pick on Navy Cadets!
Cummings knows the psyche of teenagers and uses his expertise to show how they can think, act and turn the tables on adults when needed.
A good book to read.
Displaying 1 of 1 review