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The sea creatures near Haven Bay are acting very strangely, attacking boats, and Alex senses some dark power is controlling them. When he tracks down his friend the water dragon, he finds it's been infected too. Book #3
Quick Summary
If your kid loves underwater adventures and stories where kids battle strange creatures, Alex Neptune: Monster Avenger is a solid pick. Alex is trying to figure out why the sea creatures near Haven Bay are suddenly acting crazy and attacking boats, and it turns out something really dark is behind it even his own water dragon friend gets infected, which makes the stakes feel personal. The action picks up quickly and there's a lot of cool fantasy world-building if your kid is into that, plus some moments that are genuinely tense without being too scary for the middle grade crowd. This would be perfect for readers who enjoyed the Dragon Masters series or anything with a mix of friendship and creature features. Since it's book three in a series, kids who haven't read the earlier books might miss some context, but it seems to work okay as a standalone too. Parents will appreciate that it has real heart to it Alex clearly cares about his dragon and the ocean so it's not just empty monster fights, there's actually something worth caring about underneath all the adventure.