Defender Academy - Daniel Reeder;Lea Embeli

Welcome to Defender Academy, an incredible world where young Defenders learn to work together, solve problems, and protect the pathways that connect their world.

LT is a tenacious young T-cell from Marrow Meadows, from a long line of Defenders. Following in the footsteps of his father, Pops, LT arrives at Defender Academy eager to discover what kind of Defender he will become.

There, LT meets Ripley, a clever, curious B-cell; Dusty, a repair cell training to become a first responder; and Indy, a fast, funny red blood cell. Together, the four quickly become an inseparable team.

But when strange crashes echo from an abandoned research building, curiosity leads LT, Ripley, and Dusty into an unexpected adventure. What they discover will challenge them to stay calm, think clearly, and trust one another.

Defender Academy: The Lost Octo-Pest combines adventure, friendship, imagination, and discovery in a world inspired by the amazing systems inside the human body. A glossary at the end of the book introduces young readers to the real-life inspiration behind T-cells, B-cells, red blood cells, repair cells, bone marrow, cryotherapy, and more.

Stay calm. Think clearly. Trust your team.