Swimming With The Sea Monster

Dinosaur Cove #8

by Rex Stone, Mike Spoor (Illustrator)

Tom and Jamie can't believe their luck when they find a secret entrance to a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs! They vow to have a new adventure every day.

Loaded with snorkeling gear, the boys decide to explore the cove itself. They have fun with the dolphin-like ichthyosaurs in the bay, and even tempt Wanna out into the water. But there are some not-so-friendly creatures lurking, including a hungry plesiosaur that wants a snack! Can the boys save their dinosaur friends-and themselves-from the deadliest creature in the prehistoric ocean?

Genres: Fiction, Middle Grade, Kids, Childrens, Juvenile, Prehistory

80 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 80

Reviews

[Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Plesiosaurus almost ate up the boys. Fortunately they escaped by staying still in the water. That is a good idea.

[travis falcone]

Deerslayer

[Nolan Brendel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked it because they went swimming with the plesiosaur and the ichthyosauruses helped save Jamie from the Liopleurodon.

[Mckayla L · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book I choose to read was Swimming with the Plesiosaur by Rex Stone. This book was about two boys named Tom, Jamie and this book talks about  all the adventures both kids have. It all started when they went to the beach and went for a swim when all of a sudden they both got attacked by some plesiosaur. They tried to run away and help the dolphins so they wouldn’t get eaten. Then towards the end of the book after all the trying to get rid of the plesiosaur they couldn’t get rid of the biggest one. Mainly throughout the book the two boys are trying to fight but stay alive of the plesiosaurs.

    The character that I choose is Jamie, because he is very talented and an adventurous. I would describe Jamie as a skinny kid with short brown hair and brown eyes. Throughout the book Jamie attitude is like a roller coaster. For example in the beginning he wanted to do everything. Then in the middle he gets mad because his friend doesn't want to go on an adventurous with him. Lastly at the end of the book Jamie was happy only because the dolphins survived and they got to go back home safe.

    The reason I liked this book is because I like reading books about adventure. I also like the way the author wrote this book the way he wrote could make you imagine what's going on in the book. My top reason for not like the book was because I feel like yes it was about adventure but yet there wasn’t a lot of adventure in the book. However, overall I think I would recommend this book to many younger kids especially boys. Not only because of all the adventure in it but boys also like things that have to do with fish.

[Margaret Gardner · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm trying to beef up my awareness of guy books, so I grabbed this title. I feel pretty "Meh" about it. It's not bad, but it's unremarkable on the whole. It has some adventure, time travel, etc. but I think there are better options out there.

That being said, I would recommend it to boys interested in dinosaurs and those who need quick reads.

[Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

When the boys return to Dino world, They go to the ocean to go snorkeling. They are having a great time until a enormous plesiosaur turns up.
To know what happens, read the book!

I really like the dinosaur cove series. It is amazing.

[Silvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 9-year old grandson thoroughly enjoyed this book. Would highly recommend for other children, especially boys or those interested in dinosaurs.

[Rosemary · Rating 3 out of 5]

An unremarkable short chapter book for children which throws in some facts about dinosaurs.

[Hillvan]

680L

[Eva · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cool adventurous book. If you like sea creatures and dinosaurs then you'll love this book!