By David Owen (author) Part of the Alex Neptune series
"A water dragon needs saving in this thrilling seaside-set adventure story, prepare to be swept away!"
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Shortlisted for the Week Junior Book Awards 2023
There’s a wonderful dragon in David Owen’s thrilling new adventure story, but it’s not the fire-breathing kind; rather it’s a water dragon, a huge and gorgeous, sinuous creature with amazing powers.
Alex Neptune has grown up with stories of the Water Dragon which is credited with creating the strange shaped bay in his seaside hometown. He’s never believed them, and indeed, has always avoided the sea, convinced it wants him dead. But just as the waters of Haven Bay are most in need of help, choked with litter and polluted by chemicals from the town’s new industrial plant, Alex discovers that the Water Dragon is more than just a myth and that he has a special role to play in saving it, and thereby the oceans it protects.
Fortunately, he doesn’t have to do this on his own: best friends tech-mad, gadget-creating Zoe and under-water supremo Anil are there to help, plus his weight-lifting sister Bridget. Alex also has an amazing crew of sea-creatures onside – four otters, flocks of seagulls, and an extraordinary colour-changing octopus he calls Kraken.
As Alex finds courage he never knew he had and together they stand up against wicked, power-crazed trophy hunter Callis, it’s all hands/fins/tentacles on deck! The story is full of adventure with battles raging on land, sea and in underwater caves, but there’s buckets of humour too not to mention a healthy helping of environmentalism.
It will make the perfect beach read but will be just as unputdownable when you’re back home too.
One to recommend to fans of the Eerie-on-Sea stories by Thomas Taylor or Dragon Realm adventures.
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!
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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.
'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
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.
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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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Alex Neptune: Dragon Thief and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Alex Neptune: Dragon Thief features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Animal Stories, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Funny, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Alex Neptune: Dragon Thief was written by David Owen and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd
Alex Neptune: Dragon Thief has 246 pages
Yes it is part of Alex Neptune series
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