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The Dinosaur Adventures #1
Dinosaur Hideout
How can the remains of long-dead dinosaurs help save a modern family farm?
For Daniel, things can't get a lot worse. First of all, he's an amateur paleontologist but his dad's always on his case about it. They live on a busy farm, and Daniel's interest in dinosaurs is getting in the way of his chores. Second, while visiting his secret hideout, he has a run-in with Pederson, a secretive and unpleasant neighbour, that leaves him shaken and scared. And, above all, the family's in grave danger of losing the farm - a farm that's been theirs for generations.
Then, Daniel discovers several artifacts that lead him to suspect something hugely important is waiting to be discovered. This is so big it could change the way people look at dinosaurs. And, it could make the land so valuable that his family wouldn't have to move to the city.
Proving it is going to be the trick. There's not a lot of time; the bank's tired of waiting. As Daniel tries to map out a plan of action, he finds himself drawn to the gruff Pederson. Just what is he doing on that piece of land of his? Why does he seem so mean? Is he the key that can help Daniel save the day?
Judith Silverthorne is a multiple-award winning Regina-based writer. She is the author of seven Coteau novels for young readers, including: The Secret of Sentinel Rock, The Secret of the Stone House, Dinosaur Hideout, Dinosaur Breakout, Dinosaur Stakeout and Dinosaur Blackout.
For Daniel, things can't get a lot worse. First of all, he's an amateur paleontologist but his dad's always on his case about it. They live on a busy farm, and Daniel's interest in dinosaurs is getting in the way of his chores. Second, while visiting his secret hideout, he has a run-in with Pederson, a secretive and unpleasant neighbour, that leaves him shaken and scared. And, above all, the family's in grave danger of losing the farm - a farm that's been theirs for generations.
Then, Daniel discovers several artifacts that lead him to suspect something hugely important is waiting to be discovered. This is so big it could change the way people look at dinosaurs. And, it could make the land so valuable that his family wouldn't have to move to the city.
Proving it is going to be the trick. There's not a lot of time; the bank's tired of waiting. As Daniel tries to map out a plan of action, he finds himself drawn to the gruff Pederson. Just what is he doing on that piece of land of his? Why does he seem so mean? Is he the key that can help Daniel save the day?
Judith Silverthorne is a multiple-award winning Regina-based writer. She is the author of seven Coteau novels for young readers, including: The Secret of Sentinel Rock, The Secret of the Stone House, Dinosaur Hideout, Dinosaur Breakout, Dinosaur Stakeout and Dinosaur Blackout.
220 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2006
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December 10, 2017
This book is filled with paleontology, mystery, and adventure. Daniel Ezekiel Alexander Bringham, a child dinosaur fan, experiences financial problems in his family, and needs to do something before his parents make the wrong choice! Meanwhile, he meets his long-feared old neighbour, Olaf Ingmar Borje Pederson, who's actually a real paleontologist! But still, he needs to solve the major problem. He tries a lot of ways to deter his parents away from their choice, but nothing does them in. Then blizzard strikes, and Daniel is trapped in his neighbour's house! Several times has he saved Pederson from angina, but it's also getting more disastrous, and a kind trade leaves them with a healthier & happier community.
I like this book because of the nice plot; Daniel and Pederson solve each other's problems. For example, Pederson saved Daniel from a blizzard, and in return, Daniel saved him from angina. This is a nice story for people who like group cooperation.
I like this book because of the nice plot; Daniel and Pederson solve each other's problems. For example, Pederson saved Daniel from a blizzard, and in return, Daniel saved him from angina. This is a nice story for people who like group cooperation.
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