Operation Oxygen

It is said that the tide at Yeba Cove whispers its secrets to the limestone cliffs.

For generations, the Morgan family were the guardians of these secrets, guiding princes and kings up treacherous cliff stairs. But history has a way of being forgotten, and new, darker powers have taken hold of the cove.

Enter Gemma, a girl with a nose for trouble, and Nicholas, a boy with a medical marvel that defies physics. Nicholas doesn't just walk through life; he struggles to stay tethered to it. A sudden gasp of fear or a dream-filled sleep can send him drifting toward the clouds.

When the duo unearths a hidden mechanism in Mrs. Nicholson's pantry-a legacy of the infamous pirate Trunky Morgan-they are plunged into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Captain Henry Gordon. Gordon controls the town, the police, and the caves, but he doesn't control the sky.

With the help of Mot, a boy living in the shadow of his stepfather's cruelty, Gemma and Nicholas must learn to harness the power of "Operation Oxygen." In a race against the rising tide, they will discover that the greatest treasure isn't gold-it's the courage to rise above your fears.

Dive into Operation Oxygen by Steven Billington-an adventure that will lift your spirits and keep you on the edge of your seat.

Perfect for fans of:

• Quirky, magical realism
• The Goonies-style adventures
• Middle-grade mysteries
• Stories about friendship and courage