Way of the Warrior Kid

In this first book of an illustrated middle grade series by a #1 New York Times-bestselling author, Marc learns to become a Warrior Kid after his uncle Jake, a Navy SEAL, comes to stay for the summer.

Fifth grade was the worst year of Marc's life. He stunk at gym class, math was too hard for him, the school lunch was horrible, and his class field trip was ruined because he couldn't swim. And the most awful thing about fifth grade? Kenny Williamson, the class bully, who calls himself the King of the Jungle Gym.

When Marc's mother tells him that his uncle Jake is coming to stay for the whole summer, Marc can't wait. Uncle Jake is a for-real, super-cool Navy SEAL. And Uncle Jake has a plan.

He's going to turn Marc into a warrior.

Becoming a warrior isn't easy. It involves a lot of pull-ups, sit-ups, push-ups, squats, swimming, eating right, and studying harder than ever before! Can Marc transform himself into a warrior before school starts in the fall-and finally stand up to the King of the Jungle Gym?

Find out in Jocko Willink's Way of the Warrior Kid.

Way of the Warrior Kid is a middle grade novel written by #1 New York Times -bestselling author and retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink. Jocko Willink is the coauthor of the adult book Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win and the author of Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual. Way of the Warrior Kid is illustrated throughout with art by Jon Bozak.

About the Author

Jocko Willink is a decorated retired Navy SEAL officer. He was a Navy SEAL for 20 years, where he was part of the most highly decorated Special Operations Unit of the Iraq War. Jocko has been awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and numerous other personal and unit awards. Now, Jocko teaches the leadership skills he learned on the battlefield to help others wins. He is the author of the #1 New York Times-bestselling book Extreme Ownership.

About the Illustrator

Jon Bozak is a creative director in NYC where he develops award-winning programs and products in the digital media advertising world. He currently lives in Brooklyn, NY with his insta-famous, dog 'SmilingBrinks', and he's a childhood friend of Willink's.