The BLITZ KIDS

About the Book

This is the `amazing` story of a brother and sister`s adventure, which begins in war torn London in 1940. A piece of paper with symbols on it, accidentally comes into Jo and Geordie Cameron`s possession! Could it be a Secret Code? Jo and Geordie are kidnapped and the lad is tortured by the `Ferret`. They escape from their prison and get help from gang members Alan, Eddy and Pete. After a roller coaster ride they find their home bombed and their mother missing. Their father, a Captain in the Royal Marines, sends them to their Uncle in Scotland while he is called to the War Office. At King`s Cross Gang Leader Gary gives Geordie Long Distance Lizzie to look after and Jo acts on impulse! Disaster strikes when a bomb explodes on the train and the Flying Scotsman is dive-bombed by a `Stuka` at the Forth Bridge! When they reach Dundee someone is watching! In Carlogie they meet `Bonnie` the mare and later renew their friendship with `Spot Oor Dog`. There is a GREAT RAT HUNT and Spot gets badly bitten! The next day they get a cable from their father but German Commandos invade the farm! The kids get unexpected help before making their escape on a motorbike! They are taken to an Airfield and fly south in a Lysander! Two more narrow escapes later they reach London to find the Blitz Kids Gang have been warned! An Almighty BATTLE takes place and more discoveries are made before Jo and Geordie and their friends in the BLITZ KIDS GANG fight the invaders to a standstill! There are more surprises in store but to know more you must read the book!

About the Author

Paul Douglas has coached and trained players and coaches at all levels of the game. He played for the British Professional team in the 1960`s and is a former Chairman of both The Professional Tennis Coaches` Association of Great Britain and The Surrey Tennis Coaches` Association. He holds an Umpires certificate and a diploma in Sports Psychology. Many pupils have become Tournament Winners, County Champions and World Ranked players. His most successful pupil was Jeremy Bates the former British No.1, who won the Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Title in 1987 with Jo Durie. Paul is the author of `The Handbook of Tennis`, `101 Essential Tips` and other instructional books. He compiled all Examination Papers for the L.T.A. Coaching Scheme in the 1970`s and wrote many articles for Tennis magazines. Paul`s two sons, Alan and Craig are excellent players, with Alan competing in two Wimbledon Qualifying Tournaments and becoming a world ranked player in the 1980`s. Paul was made an Honorary Member of The British Tennis Coaches` Association in 2006 and is a Life Patron of the Surrey L.T.A. He continues to write from his new home in Clackmannan, where he lives with his wife Priscilla.