What type of writing does John Flanagan use?

The language of the novel is simple. The book is intended for teens, so the language is not difficult or formal. The sentences are simple and make the book quick and easy to read.

The language of the novel is simple for it is told through the eyes of two fifteen-year-old boys. They have not had formal education so how they see the world is through simplistic eyes. The reader gets to see the boys' fears and courage. This leads them to cheer for the boys' success and hope that they will become friends. The story is told through exposition and dialogue. The exposition shows the boys feelings and their thoughts giving the reader an intimate view of their lives.