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Alex Neptune, Dragon Thief

Age 9+

£7.99

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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 trilogy

Meet 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...

Details

Extent:: 256 pages
Dimensions:: 204.2 x 155.5mm
Paperback ISBN:: 9781474999236
Lexile:: 800L
Publication Date:: August 2022
Work Reference:: 7445

Author

Having worked as a freelance games journalist and taught on a BA Creative Writing course for three years, David Owen's debut novel, Panther, was longlisted for the Carnegie Medal, and was followed by three further highly acclaimed YA novels. Alex Neptune is his first series for younger readers, born of his love for nail-biting heists, fantastical monsters and heartfelt friendships.

Find out more about David Owen

Series

View series: Alex Neptune

Awards

Shortlisted

Portsmouth Book Award 2023

Shortlisted

The Week Junior Book Awards 2023

Press

A joy to read.

The New York Times

Confident readers will adore this imaginative story.

The I

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