The Horn Book Guide

INTERMEDIATE FICTION

Willink, Jocko

Way of the Warrior Kid: From Wimpy to Warrior the Navy SEAL Way

183 pp. | Feiwel | May, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-1-250-15107-0 $13.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-250-15106-3

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Jon Bozak. A tough fifth-grade year made Marc feel "dumb" (especially in math) and weak ("I can do ZERO pull-ups!"); worst of all, he's been targeted by the school bully. All this changes when Uncle Jake, a Navy SEAL, teaches Marc about discipline, goals, and hard work via his "Warrior Code." Retired SEAL officer Willink's preachy story, illustrated with bland line drawings, nevertheless offers useful insight on bullies and self-betterment.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum