Alex Neptune, Dragon Thief

Alex Neptune, Dragon Thief
David Owen
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NZ$ 16.99
Paperback
h204 x 156mm - 256pg
4 Aug 2022 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781474999236
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"I loved it! A rich and exciting story. " LD Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency"A wonderfully pacy adventure full of imagination and jeopardy. " Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird"Hilarious - full of humour, friendship, and mythical adventure. " Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress trilogyMeet Alex Neptune, the boy with the power of the ocean in his hands - a brand-new hero for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!For as long as Alex Neptune can remember, the ocean has been trying to kill him. So he' s not too happy when a bunch of sea creatures drag him to the abandoned aquarium on the hill, where an imprisoned water dragon needs his help. But how can he say no to a magical myth? Recruiting his tech-genius best friend Zoey, legend-lover Anil, a sharp-shooting octopus, four acrobatic otters and a thieving seagull, Alex plots a heist to break the dragon out. And suddenly discovers the power of the ocean at his fingertips. . .
I loved it! I thought it was a rich and exciting story, with a wonderfully creative and magical blend of folklore and relatable crises. And I badly want my own water-dragon. . . * LD Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency * David has created a wonderfully pacy adventure full of imagination and jeopardy. Its eco themes will resonate with readers and his glittering star the water dragon will be taken firmly to their hearts. * Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & The Spirit Bird * Featuring a faded seaside town teeming with legend and danger, Alex Neptune is fun and full of heart, perfect for readers who love mysteries and heists. * Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress trilogy * With as much mystery and intrigue as the ocean itself, readers will be swept away by this adventure. * Clare Povey, author of The Unexpected Tale of Bastien Bonlivre * This book has all the elements to make the perfect MG adventure - it' s funny, it' s got strange and familiar creatures and a brilliant cast of characters. * Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths * A funny, original and exciting new series that will sweep you away in its aquatic adventure. * WRD Magazine *
David Owen, a graduate in engineering, moved from the aerospace industry into scientific writing and journalism. His works include publications on military deception and air incident investigations as well as radio and television documentaries on electronic intelligence and computer crime. Owen has contributed to leading newspapers, and his television work as a producer and director throughout the 1980s and 1990s extends to more than 80 projects. He is the author of several books including Hidden Evidence, Hidden Secrets and Police Lab.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781474999236
Published: 4 Aug 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing
Publisher: Usborne Publishing
Format: Paperback
Height: 204mm
Width: 156mm
Spine: 17mm
Weight: 210g
Pages: 256

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