Overview

A boy tries to protect his new dinosaur companion by hiding out in the wilderness in this hilarious and action-packed first book in the R.A.P.T.O.R. middle grade series perfect for fans of Alex Rider and Jurassic Park. Finn is more of a video games and pizza guy than a hiking guy. So when his class takes a field trip to the Alps, he and his assigned partner Milo take a shortcut back to the hotel. On the way, they stumble upon an egg buried in ice and decide to take it with them. Later that night, the egg hatches and a baby Microraptor is brought back from extinction. Finn quickly bonds with the hatchling--who he names Arty--but he's not the only one interested in the paleontological anomaly. From agents of the British Museum of Natural History to corporate goons for hire, everyone wants to get their hands on the discovery of the century. Before they know it, Finn and Milo are on the run to protect both their lives and Arty's, seeking refuge in the woods. It seems like hiking is in their future after all...

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9781665989329

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""The series starter is a rip-roaring affair from the first, combining a suspenseful survival story and spy shenanigans with heaps of humor.... A quirky, quick-paced caper perfect for even reluctant readers in need of adventure.""--Booklist ""February 2026"" ""A winning blend of humor, action, and heart, with a pet dinosaur on top.""--Kirkus Reviews ""January 1, 2026""

""A winning blend of humor, action, and heart, with a pet dinosaur on top.""--Kirkus Reviews ""January 1, 2026""

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Philip Kavvadias grew up in Athens, fell in love in Dublin, and built a home in Windsor, UK. He writes constantly: stories, screenplays, sketches, and poems. As an engineer, he works in sustainability for one of the biggest brands in the world, and as a Scout leader, he takes kids on real life adventures. But most of all, Philip loves dinner with his family and snuggling for a movie.

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