The Maze

Dinotopia: Complete #11

by Peter David

A master storyteller who has appeared seven times on The New York Times bestseller list, fantasy writer Peter David joins the popular Dinotopia middle-grade adventure series with a gripping new tale. A witty young Raptor, Booj, teams up with Jason and Gwen to search for the legendary Odon, a Raptor who long ago became a recluse. To find him, the three friends must survive the dangerous traps of Odon's underground maze. No matter the challenge, they must succeed, because only Odon has the cure for the mysterious disease that has afflicted Gwen's father. It's a life-and-death journey and another thrilling story in the amazing world of Dinotopia.  

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Dinosaurs, Young Adult, Childrens, Adventure, Clean Romance

140 pages, Paperback

First published November 17, 1998

About the author

aka David Peters

Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.

Reviews

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me on the edge of my seat, continuously snickering, and sometimes crying. My only complaint was that it was short, but that's mainly because I just want more time with the characters.

[Timothy Pitkin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the Dinotopian books that challenge the whole idea behind the Dinotopia idea with this one challenging the idea of humans and dinosaurs working together and while they do not do much with it and also the Maze while built up really does live up to the build up.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gwen feels her father doesn’t love her, but when he falls deathly ill, she will stop at nothing to find a cure—even if it involves finding a mythic healer through a dangerous maze. Fortunately, she has help. Decent read.

[Nicole Mosley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved these as a child. Beautifully imagined world, swashbuckling adventure. Multiple authors for refreshing different writing styles. Peter David was one of the better of the multiple authors.

[Sarah Thornton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good premise but very short.

[Megan Ferguson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took quite a while to actually reach the maze, given the title of the book at least.

[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought that this book was great. I love the excitement! I do recommend this book for readers who love adventure, dinosaurs, and danger in books. It has a lot of dinosaurs in the story for those dinosaur lovers. This book needs readers who understand and comfortable with switching perspectives from on character to another, who eventually come together with only one perspective narrating the text.

[Molly]

A wonderful, fantastic series. The authors do a good job to keep their writing and voice congruous throughout the various books.

[Beka · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting story from the Dinotopia series discussing something not often heard about, disease. All of it is intriguing and fun to read.

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read through this series of books on dinotopia as an interest in a lesson plan extension for higher elementary school grades, this was expanding the thematic unit i created for kindergarten...

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good argument for teamwork and understanding. I really enjoyed this book.