Unlikely Soldiers is a work of fiction, some of which is based on the author's experience, the rest on her imagination.
 

TWO TEENAGERS. NINETEEN SEVENTIES BRITAIN. THE ARMY 

Reviewed By Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite - 5 stars!
"A fascinating and enthralling look at Great Britain in the 1970s as experienced through the eyes of Guy, a North Yorkshire teen, and Mouse, a Welsh girl. I had a marvelous time reading Unlikely Soldiers and am looking forward to the next book in the series. It's most highly recommended." 
Book Viral Review
"...McEwan delivers a narrative that is authentic in its setting, capturing both the temperament and tempo of life as a British squaddie... Unlikely Soldiers is certainly deserving of a place on your bookshelf. " 
Goodreads and Amazon Reviewer
"Witty at times, unexpected and heavy on the heart at others, Unlikely Soldiers is as close to the truth as it gets!!! … TWO THUMBS UP HIGH IN THE AIR WITH BLAZING LIGHTERS ON!!!!!!" 
In a small Welsh village, naïve teengager Michelle Warbutton is devastated by a shocking family secret. Forced to rethink her future, she longs to see the world.
In Yorkshire and already world-weary, Guy Halfpenny is desperate to escape his miserable life. 
Both have limited choices. 
Their paths aren't destined to cross until they join the British Army - where sexism is rife, homosexuality illegal, and political correctness a future ideal. 
Discover how lives are shaped, friendships forged and loves won and lost in this gripping, coming of age adventure of love, humour, and tragedy.
The Unlikely Soldiers Series currently comprises three books:
Book 1: Civvy to Squaddie
Book 2: Secrets & Lies
Book 3: Friends & Revenge
Some other books by Deb McEwan include:
The Island Dog Squad Series:
Sandy's Story
Another Crazy Mission 
People Problems (coming soon)
The Afterlife Series:
Beyond Death
Beyond Life
Beyond Destiny
Beyond Possession
Court Out (A Netball Girls' Drama)
And for children:
Jason the Penguin (He's Different)
Jason the Penguin (He Learns to Swim)