Military comedy

A reluctant recruit. An unlikely hero. A military adventure told with warmth, humour and heart.

When National Service calls, Johnny Poole has little choice but to leave behind ordinary life and enter a world of drill sergeants, military mishaps and unexpected friendships. From Catterick to Cyprus and the Suez Crisis in Egypt, his journey is filled with humour, resilience and the quiet courage of an ordinary man caught up in extraordinary events.

Inspired by the stories of the author’s father, The Misadventures of Johnny Poole is a heart-warming blend of historical fiction, military comedy and coming-of-age adventure.