Book Review: The Adventures of Cargo the Army Truck - Cargo Gets a New Job!

 The Adventures of Cargo the Army Truck

Cargo Gets a New Job!

by

Paul Dekmetzian

 

Title: The Adventures of Cargo the Army Truck: Cargo Gets a New Job!

Series: The Adventures of Cargo #1

Publisher: Self Published

Publication date: 8th March 2022 

Genre: Children's Picture Book

Pages: 26

Format: Paperback 

Source: Courtesy of the author

 

 

My review of Cargo Gets a New Job!

 

If your child loves everything cars and trucks they are going to love Cargo the Army Truck.

 

Paul Dekmetzian has delivered a truly delightful and engaging series for young truck enthusiasts. In book one we are introduced to Cargo and how he worked as an army truck until he was retired. 

 

 

He was then bought by Billy and they delivered supplies to people in remote areas in outback Australia. Cargo and Billy could always be counted on to get the supplies to the people who needed them. 

 

 

When Billy retires Cargo meets is next owner, Paul.

 

We all loved this book and can't wait to start book 2 to see what adventures Cargo and Paul will have.

The stories are narrated by Cargo which makes him appear larger than life with a real personality of his own, strong and proud of the job he does to help people in remote localities.

 

I could see this story as an on screen cartoon series the likes of Roary the Racing car, Finley the Fire Engine or Tayo the Little Bus. Cargo had the same fun life-like feel as these types of shows. 

Beautifully illustrated with full colour spreads and an engaging storyline based on a true story. Cargo Gets a New Job! is sure to appeal to all little car and truck enthusiasts.

 

You can buy the book on Amazon

There is also a matching colouring-in book!

My rating 5 / 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

About the author

 

Paul Dekmetzian lives in Melbourne, Australia. Between 1973 and 1981, he was engaged with the Australian Army, first as a School Cadet and then as a young Private at Monash University Regiment. This involvement sparked the interest of a lifetime.

 

 As the grandfather of eleven and an active member of the Victorian Military Vehicle Corps (VMVC), Paul has witnessed firsthand how excited people of all ages get when they see these historic vehicles, both on the road and on display.

He believes that the positive effect of engaging with this history should not be underestimated and hopes that The Adventures of Cargo the Army Truck will ignite the curiosity of a new generation of Australians.