Alex Neptune, Dragon Thief
Book 1
$17.02
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
8 December 2022
Summary
“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!
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781474999236 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1474999239 |
| Author: | David Owen |
| Publisher: | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 8 December 2022 |
| Weight: | 210g |
| Dimensions: | 17mm x 130mm x 198mm |
| Series: | Alex Neptune |
| Audience Age: | 9-12 |
Critics Review
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 *
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 *
An enjoyable and humorous middle-grade fantasy adventure with important themes * The School Librarian *
David Owen
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.
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