Mission Microraptor

Two boys and a microraptor. A dark, mysterious forest. And a squad of army-trained mercenaries searching for them. What could possibly go wrong? 'Fast, funny and fabulous.' MAZ EVANS, author of WHO LET THE GODS OUT? 'I love these books - they're short, sharp, hilarious and ultra readable' PIERS TORDAY 'Funny and fast-paced with more twists and turns than a microraptor in flight' MO O'HARA Falling behind their classmates on a school trip to the Alps, Finn and Milo stumble upon an egg buried in ice.  Later that night it hatches and a 65-million-year-old baby is born: Arty is a microraptor brought back from extinction. But keeping her safe proves harder. Wicked scientists will do anything to get their hands on her, and soon Finn and Milo must run for their lives … The first in an thrilling new series of all-action environmental adventures - with added dinosaurs! A super-cool debut voice in middle-grade; think Jurassic Park meets Wimpy Kid with a dash of Alex Rider Packed full of humour, action and adventure - with survival skills and a dinosaur friend called Arty! Features brilliantly charming illustrations from Euan Cook throughout The adventure continues in books 2 and 3, Mission: Manta Ray and Mission: Monster Mind