Monster Odyssey
Subtitle Eye of Neptune
By Jon Mayhew
Published by
Bloomsbury
ISBN 9781408826300
Category Adventure
Summer 2013
Synopsis
Prince Dakkar, son of an Indian rajah, has issues with authority. Expelled from the world's finest schools, he is sent to an unconventional educator, Count Oginski. Assassins, espionage, giant squid, and mind-blowing adventure combine as one boy sets out to rescue his mentor. Jules Verne meets Young Bond (with sharks).
Price: £6.99
Author's Biography
Jon was an English teacher for 20 years and now works as a specialist teacher for children with autism. His debut novel, Mortlock, was shortlisted for the 2011 Waterstones Children's Book Prize, nominated for the 2011 Branford Boase Award and has been chosen for Booked Up 2011.
Reviews
Mr Mayhew, whose book is published by Bloomsbury, said: “It’s a genuine thrill to get shortlisted for this award because it’s the children who decide and vote. They are my intended audience. “If they love my book then I know I’m doing something right! Bristol Post Wednesday 20th February 2013