Colossal Fossil

A to Z Mysteries: Super Edition #10

by Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator)

In the tenth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose have a sleepover . . . with a Spinosaurus!It's sleepover night at a science museum in Boston. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose can't wait to settle their sleeping bags near the museum's colossal fossil--a giant Spinosaurus skeleton--and tour the exhibits long after closing time. But after they fall asleep, they wake to a terrible crash! Is the dinosaur fossil damaged? Or is there another big problem at the science museum?Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! From The Absent Author to The Zombie Zone, there's a mystery for every letter of the alphabet, plus ten super editions with even more A to Z fun. And don't miss Ron Roy's series for younger readers, Calendar Mysteries!

Genres: Mystery, Childrens, Middle Grade, Fiction

142 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2018

About the author

Ron Roy has been writing books for children since 1974. He is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries®, Calendar Mysteries, and Capital Mysteries. When not working on a new book, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books.

Reviews

[Michelle Castaneda · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a first grade teacher for many years, I have always loved Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries. I often read the first book, The Absent Author to my class as a read aloud and I loved seeing how it hooks children in reading. Well, I have my own first grader at home this year and I have to tell you that the genius of these books is even more clear to me now. This year I have read more than half of the series with my son and each one is highly addicting and fun in a unique way. We recently discovered the Super Editions as well. These editions seem slightly higher in reading level but even more mysterious! Also, we loved figuring out the hidden message buried throughout the book in its illustrations. Decoding the secret message was so much fun that the whole family got involved. Well, we just picked up Ron Roy's latest Super Edition (#10) Colossal Fossil. It does not disappoint! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are on vacation in Boston while tagging along on a parent's business trip. While there, they are spending the night in a museum that features large dinosaur skeletons. Don't miss this fun book! I highly recommend it and all of the rest of the books in the series. If you have a struggling or disinterested reader at home, pick up these books and start them as family read alouds. You will have your child (and you!) hooked in no time! The only problem our family has with these books is putting them away at bedtime. There is always a plea for just 1 more chapter!

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I noticed this book at a local library and realized that it was a super edition of the A to Z Mysteries series we read so long ago.

We love that Mr. Roy has written several extra "Super Edition" stories with the same characters. Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose feel like old friends.

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are visiting Boston and get to have a sleepover at a Children's Museum and end up solving a tricky mystery.

The story is not all that realistic, but it is entertaining and it was a fun, fast read. I enjoyed revisiting these familiar characters.

[Marsha Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

The A to Z Mysteries are fun books, where the characters solve a mystery that crops up when they are involved in some everyday adventure. They are focused on the friendships between the main characters, and following the clues that they come across during the story. Colossal Fossil takes place while the children are visiting a museum in Boston. The children solve a mystery that occurs while staying the night at the museum as part of a special program.

[Elina · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a good book. I love A TO Z Mysteries. So Dink Josh and Ruth are going to sleep in a museum. While they were going to sleep there was a loud bang. The fossil was half broken and the river diamond was lost. Then they found out but.

They realized it was fake.read the book to find out. Who stole it. Why they did it..

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great mystery as always. I like how it talks a little about forensic science and how to look at hair and fingerprints to find the culprit.

[aem · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty exciting adventure while on a sleepover at the museum!

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose travel to Boston, Massachusetts with Dink's dad for a sleep over at the Children's Natural Museum. While there they are shown a Spinosaurus, a River Diamond and other specimens of insects and animals. During the night there is a huge crash and at first everything looks like nothing is missing. But, in the morning one of the boys says that diamond has been switched, the one in the cage is fake. So, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose investigate the crime.

[Devorah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought that Sylvia broke the dinosaur and I also thought that it was Trevor but it was really Nog. I enjoyed this book a lot. I recommend that you read this book.

[Ashley Donnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

My students loved this story!

[Lalia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good middle grade mystery

[Mari]

not as good

[Luca Paolo Cardile · Rating 3 out of 5]

A man who worked at a museum stole a valuable gem because he was a theif all along!!!!!

[Sarah - All The Book Blog Names Are Taken]

Eleanor says her favorite part was when they solve the mystery. This was her favorite part because they used all the clues to solve the mystery like real detectives.