The Eagle Trail by Robert Rigby is the first in a series of two books.The story tells of a boy named Paul Hansen who was born in Antwerp Holland. At the age of 16 he witnesses his father getting shot whilst fleeing from two soldiers
Paul slowly learns that his parents were part of a resistance fighting group, due to this he had to flee the country. He soon joins Jos Theys, his fathers closest friend to escape to a safe house of an elderly couple.There Paul learns he must leave Antwerp and travel south through France,across the Pyrenees mountains then on to England to gain his freedom.It is a journey to save his life. Along the way he is helped by a group of brave people prepared to risk their own lives to assist him in his struggle to survive.With his life on the line, who can Paul really trust?
I thought this book was amazing there are lots of twists and turns and it feels like you are Paul and your experiencing his dramatic life. Once you pick this book up you cannot put it down until you finish,its amazing.
There is a second part to this book called Codename Eagle by Robert Ribgy, its a must read.