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    Soldier Ron: Stay close!, by Tony Thatcher | Book Synopsis

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    The Children’s Book Review | January 13, 2015

    Soldier Ron - Stay Close!: The first Soldier Ron adventure

    Soldier Ron: Stay close!

    By Tony Thatcher

    Paperback: 28 pages

    Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1 edition (27 Feb. 2014)

    ISBN-13: 978-1495994746

    Soldier Ron: Stay close! is the first story of Ron, a trainee soldier in the cadets and the fun and adventures he has trying to follow in the footsteps of his heroes in the military services.

    Ron’s’ best friends are fellow trainees Pilot Penny and Sailor Miles. They combine their complementary skills and personalities to tackle the training challenges they are set and the strong theme running throughout is that of deep comradeship.

    The story starts with the cadets being briefed on an outdoor exercise. Their sergeant finishes his instructions by reminding them that they must stay together at all times and then they march off. It isn’t long though before Ron comes up with his own version of ‘stay close’ and that’s when the adventure begins…

    Fortunately the rescue vehicles Bean the helicopter, Rip the rescue boat and Forbey the offroad truck are on hand to help Miles and Penny save the day!

    Soldier Ron is written as a read or read-along-with for 4- to 8-year-olds but the story, style and characters will be appreciated by many who are older or younger. Beautifully illustrated in a distinctive style, the book has the structure and pace of an animated cartoon that keeps the reader engaged right to the end. More details can be found on the soldierron website, which will be updated with developments of new stories and characters.

    Add this book to your collection: Soldier Ron: Stay close!

    About the Author

    Author and illustrator Tony Thatcher studied industrial design at Leicester Polytechnic and went on to work as an in house designer for manufacturing companies in the UK and France before starting work in the toy industry. He has worked for many of the major brands on product and packaging design and nowadays is involved with the first concept stages of toy invention. His experience as an animator is evident in the storyboard feel of his first book. Tony takes inspiration for his storytelling from the times he and his partner have entertained their three sons and the fun times they have had together. They have many more tales to tell and can’t wait to get them written to share with the world!

    The Author Showcase is a place for authors and illustrators to gain visibility for their works. This article was provided by the author of “Soldier Ron: Stay Close!.” Learn more about marketing books and finding an Author Showcase book marketing plan that is right for you …

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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