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About the Book
Finn and his friends defend a deep-sea octopus from an unknown danger in this hilarious and action-packed second book in the R.A.P.T.O.R. middle grade series perfect for fans of Alex Rider and Jurassic Park.
Finn and Milo get assigned a R.A.P.T.O.R. mission in the Pacific Ocean, along with a new girl, Tasi, and Arty the Microraptor. They’ve been sent to investigate a giant, deep-sea octopus that’s coming unusually close to the surface. But when their ship is torpedoed by a submarine that’s shaped like a manta ray, it’s clear something nefarious is happening in the ocean that someone doesn’t want R.A.P.T.O.R. to discover.
Plunged into danger, the junior agents will have to survive on their own as they once again come face to face with an enemy with fathomless ambition.
Finn and Milo get assigned a R.A.P.T.O.R. mission in the Pacific Ocean, along with a new girl, Tasi, and Arty the Microraptor. They’ve been sent to investigate a giant, deep-sea octopus that’s coming unusually close to the surface. But when their ship is torpedoed by a submarine that’s shaped like a manta ray, it’s clear something nefarious is happening in the ocean that someone doesn’t want R.A.P.T.O.R. to discover.
Plunged into danger, the junior agents will have to survive on their own as they once again come face to face with an enemy with fathomless ambition.
About the Author
Photo © Philip Kavvadias
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.
Product Details
- Publisher: Aladdin (August 25, 2026)
- Length: 288 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665989367
- Grades: 3 - 7
- Ages: 8 - 12
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Raves and Reviews
"Finn, the snarky narrator, provides a laugh-out-loud recounting of his adventures with his odd-couple fellow agent Milo.... An engaging secret-agent adventure that ocean-loving readers and fans of the 'Mission Impossible' films will devour."
– School Library Journal, 6/26/26
"This spycraft and survival sequel goes to sea and jungle for new thrills. New environments and growing pains bring personal growth and fresh dangers in this page-turning adventure."
– Kirkus, 7/1/2026
Awards and Honors
- Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
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