This is a book all about surgery past and present. It includes stone-age surgery, surgery in the time of Nelson, body snatchers and operating theatres today.

Then read a true story about a wildnerness hiker faced with a terrible, life-or-death decision. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting colour photos and illustrations, will appeal to all older struggling readers.

It focuses on a popular topic to provide interest for an older age range and, as part of one of the higher sets of the Thunderbolts series, will engage struggling readers and promote further progression.

As with all Thunderbolts titles, the book includes a non-fiction section and a fiction story.