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...
David Owen is better known for his YA novels, which tend to have a scifi edge. This is a younger book with a fantasy theme, so I wasn't sure when I started reading it what it would be like.
What it's like is brilliant.
David has taken the myths of dragons and given them a new spin. This is a fantastic adventure story, and I loved that Alex was able to see different skills in his friends and bring them together to form an effective team. Kids are going to really enjoy this story - and there's more to come!
I can't wait to read the next two, and it looks like it won't be too long - the advertising says that the next two volumes are coming next year, and I'm definitely going to be looking forward to reading them. I'll really enjoy finding out what Alex and his team do next.
Alex Neptune: Dragon Thief publishes on the 4th of August, 2022. I received a free copy and am giving an honest answer.
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