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Extinction Stinks!: A Dinosorcerers Tale
A group of dinosaur wizards known as Dinosorcerers escaped extinction 65 million years ago by fleeing the Earth. Now they're back and ready to reclaim the planet they once ruled.
Nine-year-old Charlie Appleday, with the help of his clever friend Meredith, travels back to the time of the dinosaurs to explore the roots of their ancient magic.
Can Charlie and Meredith uncover the secrets of the Dinosorcerers before it's too late?
Nine-year-old Charlie Appleday, with the help of his clever friend Meredith, travels back to the time of the dinosaurs to explore the roots of their ancient magic.
Can Charlie and Meredith uncover the secrets of the Dinosorcerers before it's too late?
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161 pages, Paperback
Published September 25, 2021
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August 8, 2019
Dinosorcerers, by Nathan Milner, is a chapter book for kids who love both magic and dinosaurs. Sure to delight its readers, this is one rollicking story of fun and adventure for young readers.
When young Charlie goes into the restricted area of the museum, he's surprised to meet Beeon, a dinosaur wizard who has been stuck on Earth for millions of years without his dinosorcerer buddies. Charlie embarks on a quest with his friend Meredith to help Beeon, but of course runs into some dangerous trouble along the way.
A great read for kids and families, Dinosorcerers is a creative story that blends history with the stuff of fantasy and science-fiction. It's also heroic, exciting and fun to read, which will make it a hit with kids!
When young Charlie goes into the restricted area of the museum, he's surprised to meet Beeon, a dinosaur wizard who has been stuck on Earth for millions of years without his dinosorcerer buddies. Charlie embarks on a quest with his friend Meredith to help Beeon, but of course runs into some dangerous trouble along the way.
A great read for kids and families, Dinosorcerers is a creative story that blends history with the stuff of fantasy and science-fiction. It's also heroic, exciting and fun to read, which will make it a hit with kids!
May 14, 2019
Dinosorcerers is an imaginative book that elementary to young junior-high kids will enjoy. It combines magic and dinosaurs in a way that should keep their interest.
The author has either done his homework or remembers very well his own childhood interest in dinosaurs, when many of us amazed and/or annoyed our parents with our constant recitation of names. Charlie, the main character is no exception to this. He is brilliant with dinosaurs, but a lot of other things give him a hard time.
The book is well-written for the age-range, although there are some definite plot holes that would be pretty bold in an adult novel. However, here they aren’t so glaring considering the subject matter and age the book is written for.
The one thing the book could benefit from would be illustrations, even if only at the start of every chapter. Something to show what some of the many, many dinosaurs mentioned looked like. Kids would like that, as well as adults reading this to them.
The author has either done his homework or remembers very well his own childhood interest in dinosaurs, when many of us amazed and/or annoyed our parents with our constant recitation of names. Charlie, the main character is no exception to this. He is brilliant with dinosaurs, but a lot of other things give him a hard time.
The book is well-written for the age-range, although there are some definite plot holes that would be pretty bold in an adult novel. However, here they aren’t so glaring considering the subject matter and age the book is written for.
The one thing the book could benefit from would be illustrations, even if only at the start of every chapter. Something to show what some of the many, many dinosaurs mentioned looked like. Kids would like that, as well as adults reading this to them.
September 30, 2019
Dinosorcerers is a book that is sure to grab the attention of middle grade boys. This story has it all - dinosaurs, magic, good guys vs. bad guys. My own boys would’ve loved it when they were younger. The author did an excellent job of crafting a story full of intrigue and suspense with a strong thread of loyalty and friendship woven through. The villain of the story, Occidor, was truly an unredeemable character, and evil enough to make the reader unsure of the book’s outcome.
Highly recommended!!
Highly recommended!!
August 14, 2019
Dinosaur enthusiast Charlie visits the museum, only to find that the dinosaur exhibit is closed for repairs. So he does what any self-respecting nine-year-old would do – he sneaks in. Once inside, he meets a very old chap in a cloak, called Beeon, who seems to have an extremely poor memory and… a tail? Charlie helps him out with some facts about dinosaurs and, in return, Beeon lets him in on a little secret.
A clever tale told with wit and humour, which I won't hesitate to read to my six-year-old. The book is aimed at children a bit older than that, but with a few plot point explanations along the way, I'm pretty sure he'll enjoy it.
A clever tale told with wit and humour, which I won't hesitate to read to my six-year-old. The book is aimed at children a bit older than that, but with a few plot point explanations along the way, I'm pretty sure he'll enjoy it.
May 26, 2019
Beeon and Charlie on a mission. This book was entertaining from the beginning to the end. My inner child went on an advenutre that I didn't want to end. "Time stretched on like a rubber band aimed at him by his sister" Loved this quote. I loved how the events and action moved the story forward. It was a good balace of background story and pacing it forward. The cave scene was very suspenseful for a child scene that could have been disasterous for Charlie. Charlie was really curious and trusting. I had to say I loved the metaphors all the way through the book, "...puddle water after a family of worms had all taken their baths in it." It just added to the authenticity of a children's book that I enjoyed and was very impressed. I did not expect the twist in the plot with Beeon. This is definitely a story I would've read to my sons when they were little. It was difficult to find stories for them at that age with this subject that was entertaining. They loved dinosaurs and with the main character being a curious adventure seeking boy. It's a perfect story that has a wide variety of dinosaurs, not just your typical T-Rex, stegosaurus and brontosaurus. I loved the magic and spells mixed into the book. I am a huge fan of fantasy and sci-fi paranormal. So it was well mixed into the plot of the story. The characters were well developed. Meredith's hesitation to drink after Charlie made me laugh and them teaming up was brilliant; and made for a wonderful adventure of self-discovery weaved throughout the story. Occidor lives up to being every bit of a villain. Overall this was a very good read the author did an awesome job. This is a must read children's book. Enjoyed it!
February 28, 2022
In this unique and imaginative middle-grade book, 9-year-old Charlie discovers more than he had ever anticipated in the dinosaur section of the museum.
Elements I liked:
A generous dose of wonder and fancy in a (mostly) real-world setting; a kid who likes dinosaurs and another who likes math; some time-travel, even; but especially the magic and dinosaurs – cleverly brought together in this story. The unique combination makes for an engaging read. Humor is sprinkled throughout, and the illustrations wonderfully highlight scenes from the story.
Elements I struggled with:
A few unfortunate factual inaccuracies disrupt immersion in the book, notably: apples and apple trees – which didn’t exist in the time of the dinosaurs; and some dinosaur species presented as co-existing, but they didn’t – in some cases, separated in time by millions of years in the fossil record.
Overall:
This entertaining tale is sure to keep the attention of its readers who enjoy dinosaurs and magic. While the few inaccuracies might frustrate the book’s most dinosaur-savvy readers, it’s still got plenty going for it. A fun adventure!
Elements I liked:
A generous dose of wonder and fancy in a (mostly) real-world setting; a kid who likes dinosaurs and another who likes math; some time-travel, even; but especially the magic and dinosaurs – cleverly brought together in this story. The unique combination makes for an engaging read. Humor is sprinkled throughout, and the illustrations wonderfully highlight scenes from the story.
Elements I struggled with:
A few unfortunate factual inaccuracies disrupt immersion in the book, notably: apples and apple trees – which didn’t exist in the time of the dinosaurs; and some dinosaur species presented as co-existing, but they didn’t – in some cases, separated in time by millions of years in the fossil record.
Overall:
This entertaining tale is sure to keep the attention of its readers who enjoy dinosaurs and magic. While the few inaccuracies might frustrate the book’s most dinosaur-savvy readers, it’s still got plenty going for it. A fun adventure!
March 13, 2019
What a fun read! Kids will love this book. It has everything—dinosaurs, magic, a clever plot and a likable hero.
Even thought he's never seen one, Charlie Appleday is an authority on dinosaurs. He even knows more than the "experts" who mislabel some of the fossil displays in museums. Too bad Charlie wasn't this smart at school.
For his birthday, his family visits the museum to see a new dinosaur exhibit. Charlie is totally disappointed when they get there, because the exhibit is closed. While his family leaves him to sulk, Charlie gets a brilliant idea. He sneaks into the restricted area to take his own private tour. It's great—until he realizes he's not alone. Workmen show up and he has no choice but to hide. He finds the perfect place and realizes too late that he's sharing the space with another fugitive. With a tail.
Once the coast is clear, Charlie officially meets his hiding-mate named Beeon. The latter is not just a dinosaur. He's a dinosaur wizard, a dinosorcerer trapped on earth for 65 million years. Beeon desperately wants to be reunited with his dino-mates that escaped extinction by use of magic. The problem is that Beeon can't quite remember things. Charlie decides to help Beeon. Unfortunately, Charlie learns too late that not all dinosorcerers are like Beeon. Nor do they like that earth has been overtaken by humans.
To say more would ruin the magic of this story.
Kids of all ages will love this story—even big kids like me.
May 5, 2019
Dinosorcerers is a fun book for kids who are interested in dinosaurs. It is a fast moving adventure story featuring a kind of time travel, magic spells, and lots of adventure. The writing is smooth and the editing and proofing is solid.
My only problem with the book is the lack of illustrations. The text mentions many, many kinds of dinosaurs, more than the average person could recognize and visualize. My suggestion is: Buy this for your dinosaur-obsessed child, but also buy an illustrated guide to dinosaurs so your offspring can look each species up.
BTW. I got so interested in dinos while reading this book that I bought three scientific texts about paleohistory and read them! And I made sure my purchases were heavily illustrated!
My only problem with the book is the lack of illustrations. The text mentions many, many kinds of dinosaurs, more than the average person could recognize and visualize. My suggestion is: Buy this for your dinosaur-obsessed child, but also buy an illustrated guide to dinosaurs so your offspring can look each species up.
BTW. I got so interested in dinos while reading this book that I bought three scientific texts about paleohistory and read them! And I made sure my purchases were heavily illustrated!
February 23, 2019
Few things go together better than kids and dinosaurs, and this novel proves it by taking readers on a magical journey that is every kid's dream come true. I can't think of a more imaginative premise than the idea that right before the dinosaurs went extinct, a remnant were magically transported to another planet to save them from extinction. When an evil "dinosorcerer" learns humans have overtaken planet Earth, he vows to usher in another great extinction and restore the planet to its Jurassic glory. The only person who has a chance of stopping him is young Charlie Appleday (with help from his friend Meredith), who inadvertently triggers the situation in the first place. This is children's fiction at its best with lots of action, adventure, and suspense, each chapter ending in a cliff-hanger. As a bonus, readers will also learn a ton about dinosaurs without realizing it. I highly recommend this to boys and girls who enjoy adventure fiction, magic, and dinosaurs.
September 30, 2019
This was a grand adventure. What a cool idea to combine dinosaurs and sorcerers. Every kid loves a good sorcerer book, and playing with dinosaurs, learning their names, and generally knowing all about dinosaurs is pretty high on the list of awesome things to do when you're a kid.
There's a lot of great humor, which got laughter and snickers here. The main character, Charlie, is a great kid. He's curious and daring and his heart is in the right place. Same goes for his best friend, Meredith. The story moved along at a swift pace, with no boring bits. It was particularly interesting to learn that the heart of the story was the problem facing the dinosaurs: the incoming meteor. I've never given much thought to what it must have been like to see an incoming rock headed for earth.
What I enjoyed most about this book is that it is a traditional hero's journey story, where the characters and the locations are unique but the steps along path are familiar and make the story satisfying.
There's a lot of great humor, which got laughter and snickers here. The main character, Charlie, is a great kid. He's curious and daring and his heart is in the right place. Same goes for his best friend, Meredith. The story moved along at a swift pace, with no boring bits. It was particularly interesting to learn that the heart of the story was the problem facing the dinosaurs: the incoming meteor. I've never given much thought to what it must have been like to see an incoming rock headed for earth.
What I enjoyed most about this book is that it is a traditional hero's journey story, where the characters and the locations are unique but the steps along path are familiar and make the story satisfying.
May 22, 2019
A delightful tale
I enjoyed this book. It is a well-written, highly imaginative tale about two young children, Charlie and Meredith, and some really clever dinosaurs!
Who would have thought that some dinosaurs actually survived the catastrophic event that befell them sixty-five million years ago? Or that Charlie, a nine-year-old boy, and his schoolmate Meredith could rescue these wondrous creatures from their current-day misery? And save all of humankind in the process? Amazing premise.
I thought the story was extremely original (at least I’ve never read anything remotely like this before) and I enjoyed the author’s knowledge of dinosaurs and sense of humor throughout.
There were several instances where my adult mind thought a character’s actions didn’t seem in keeping with the character, such as when two otherwise brilliant children readily drank an unknown substance – and when Charlie’s parents displayed an apparent lack of concern for their young son and his whereabouts. But once I refocused on the fact that this was a children’s book (a magical one at that) I was able to push most of that over-analyzing to the back of my mind.
But I did keep thinking . . . I’ve always heard that young children like their fictional heroes to be a minimum of one or two years older than themselves. So, if Charlie had just turned nine, that could mean the target audience for this book could conceivably be a child as young as six. It seemed to me as if some of the book’s writing, situations and dialogue would be beyond the grasp of a six or even seven-year-old. These are just my personal qualms, not meant in any way to reflect upon the quality of the book. But I do believe this book would be the most satisfying if it were either simplified to appeal more to younger readers, or if Charlie and Meredith were at least a few years older.
Overall, I loved the characters, the original and imaginative plot, and truly enjoyed some of the funny bits. I remember in one scene Charlie was justifying to himself why he hadn’t completed a school assignment. “There were myriad reasons the assignment would not be found in that notebook: he’d spent most of his afterschool hours opening a portal to a planet located very near to the Big Dipper; he’d burned up much of his creative energy explaining to his parents what had happened to his thermos; he had some comic book reading to catch up on.” That right there, I thought, truly captured the wonder of a child’s mind. Plus, I loved the way the author brought these magical, ancient dinosaurs into the modern day. The “witch alarm” was priceless.
Like some of the other reviewers, I believe this book cries out for illustrations. But I’ll take it even a step further. I would love to see this book made into a movie. I think it could conceivably be better than many of the children’s movies out there today. I still believe that younger children might have difficulties grasping parts of this book (the written word) but would truly marvel at seeing this incredible story come to life on the big screen!
I enjoyed this book. It is a well-written, highly imaginative tale about two young children, Charlie and Meredith, and some really clever dinosaurs!
Who would have thought that some dinosaurs actually survived the catastrophic event that befell them sixty-five million years ago? Or that Charlie, a nine-year-old boy, and his schoolmate Meredith could rescue these wondrous creatures from their current-day misery? And save all of humankind in the process? Amazing premise.
I thought the story was extremely original (at least I’ve never read anything remotely like this before) and I enjoyed the author’s knowledge of dinosaurs and sense of humor throughout.
There were several instances where my adult mind thought a character’s actions didn’t seem in keeping with the character, such as when two otherwise brilliant children readily drank an unknown substance – and when Charlie’s parents displayed an apparent lack of concern for their young son and his whereabouts. But once I refocused on the fact that this was a children’s book (a magical one at that) I was able to push most of that over-analyzing to the back of my mind.
But I did keep thinking . . . I’ve always heard that young children like their fictional heroes to be a minimum of one or two years older than themselves. So, if Charlie had just turned nine, that could mean the target audience for this book could conceivably be a child as young as six. It seemed to me as if some of the book’s writing, situations and dialogue would be beyond the grasp of a six or even seven-year-old. These are just my personal qualms, not meant in any way to reflect upon the quality of the book. But I do believe this book would be the most satisfying if it were either simplified to appeal more to younger readers, or if Charlie and Meredith were at least a few years older.
Overall, I loved the characters, the original and imaginative plot, and truly enjoyed some of the funny bits. I remember in one scene Charlie was justifying to himself why he hadn’t completed a school assignment. “There were myriad reasons the assignment would not be found in that notebook: he’d spent most of his afterschool hours opening a portal to a planet located very near to the Big Dipper; he’d burned up much of his creative energy explaining to his parents what had happened to his thermos; he had some comic book reading to catch up on.” That right there, I thought, truly captured the wonder of a child’s mind. Plus, I loved the way the author brought these magical, ancient dinosaurs into the modern day. The “witch alarm” was priceless.
Like some of the other reviewers, I believe this book cries out for illustrations. But I’ll take it even a step further. I would love to see this book made into a movie. I think it could conceivably be better than many of the children’s movies out there today. I still believe that younger children might have difficulties grasping parts of this book (the written word) but would truly marvel at seeing this incredible story come to life on the big screen!
January 29, 2022
Charlie Appleday loves dinosaurs, and he knows just about everything there is to know about them. But that does not stop him from impatiently awaiting the opening of the new dinosaur exhibit as his local museum. When he discovers that the exhibit is inexplicably undergoing renovations, however, he does what any self-respecting nine year-old-boy would do: he ducks under the velvet rope to see what he will find on the other side. What he learns is more than he ever expected, and Charlie winds up on a quest that will take him both across the universe and back in time.
This lighthearted middle grade story is well-suited to newer middle grade readers with an interest in dinosaurs. Told through short chapters and a straightforward plot, independent readers will be able to easily navigate the narrative on their own. Facts about dinosaurs are incorporated throughout the story, including their scientific names and important details about them. These additions may seem inordinately specific to some readers, but dinosaur enthusiasts will appreciate the depth and breadth of information presented throughout the narrative.
While STEM facts and knowledge anchor this story in reality, it simultaneously requires a suspension of disbelief to absorb the more exciting parts of the narrative. Not only did the dinosaurs not all die out when a meteor struck the earth, but trained dinosorcerers helped some creatures escape to a hospitable planet several light years away. Though not everything is explained in the story as far as the details of the magic involved or how dinosorcerers came to be, this is nonetheless an intriguing and engaging tale for middle grade readers.
Readers who are transitioning to longer middle grade novels will appreciate the complexity of this tale relative to its length. While humor and occasional illustrations make the book more accessible than it otherwise might be, it is still filled with concepts that will leave readers considering the extinction of the dinosaurs in a completely novel way. This story has a satisfying ending on its own, but it is likewise designed to lead into subsequent installments, which readers will await with enthusiasm. Middle grade readers who love dinosaurs and magic will find much enjoyment in this delightful book.
I received a copy of this book from the author and I chose to leave this review.
This lighthearted middle grade story is well-suited to newer middle grade readers with an interest in dinosaurs. Told through short chapters and a straightforward plot, independent readers will be able to easily navigate the narrative on their own. Facts about dinosaurs are incorporated throughout the story, including their scientific names and important details about them. These additions may seem inordinately specific to some readers, but dinosaur enthusiasts will appreciate the depth and breadth of information presented throughout the narrative.
While STEM facts and knowledge anchor this story in reality, it simultaneously requires a suspension of disbelief to absorb the more exciting parts of the narrative. Not only did the dinosaurs not all die out when a meteor struck the earth, but trained dinosorcerers helped some creatures escape to a hospitable planet several light years away. Though not everything is explained in the story as far as the details of the magic involved or how dinosorcerers came to be, this is nonetheless an intriguing and engaging tale for middle grade readers.
Readers who are transitioning to longer middle grade novels will appreciate the complexity of this tale relative to its length. While humor and occasional illustrations make the book more accessible than it otherwise might be, it is still filled with concepts that will leave readers considering the extinction of the dinosaurs in a completely novel way. This story has a satisfying ending on its own, but it is likewise designed to lead into subsequent installments, which readers will await with enthusiasm. Middle grade readers who love dinosaurs and magic will find much enjoyment in this delightful book.
I received a copy of this book from the author and I chose to leave this review.
April 23, 2022
A fun middle grade and YA dinosaurs’ adventure.
Charlie’s interest and love for dinosaurs led him to participate in a story he’d never forget. On his 9th birthday, Charlie’s parents and sister took him to the museum where they were supposed to see a Dinosaurs exhibition. Considering his tremendous interest in dinosaurs, Charlie was disappointed when he heard that the display was not open. However, being a little boy and looking to have his share of fun for his birthday, he sneaked behind the closed curtains, and then he met Beeon, the only dinosaur that survived the extinction on Earth. From this moment on, the real adventure began. Charlie got more than a sneak peek from the world that was 65 million ago. Not even in his wildest dreams, he could imagine that he’d live such events. ‘“Well, I got to hang out with a dinosaur,” Charlie said wistfully. “Even if it was only for a few days. Not everyone can say that.”’
Spells, living dinosaurs, and traveling to another planet are just some of the things Charlie and his friend Meredith experienced. Despite the dangers and the threats, such as: “The time of humans has come to an end. We will be back, and the Earth will be ours again,” spoken by a fierce dinosaur called Occidor, the two little kids proved they are courageous, intelligent and ready to do the right thing.
The author’s imagination and writing style made this book an exciting read. I recommend it, especially to middle-grade and YA readers.
Charlie’s interest and love for dinosaurs led him to participate in a story he’d never forget. On his 9th birthday, Charlie’s parents and sister took him to the museum where they were supposed to see a Dinosaurs exhibition. Considering his tremendous interest in dinosaurs, Charlie was disappointed when he heard that the display was not open. However, being a little boy and looking to have his share of fun for his birthday, he sneaked behind the closed curtains, and then he met Beeon, the only dinosaur that survived the extinction on Earth. From this moment on, the real adventure began. Charlie got more than a sneak peek from the world that was 65 million ago. Not even in his wildest dreams, he could imagine that he’d live such events. ‘“Well, I got to hang out with a dinosaur,” Charlie said wistfully. “Even if it was only for a few days. Not everyone can say that.”’
Spells, living dinosaurs, and traveling to another planet are just some of the things Charlie and his friend Meredith experienced. Despite the dangers and the threats, such as: “The time of humans has come to an end. We will be back, and the Earth will be ours again,” spoken by a fierce dinosaur called Occidor, the two little kids proved they are courageous, intelligent and ready to do the right thing.
The author’s imagination and writing style made this book an exciting read. I recommend it, especially to middle-grade and YA readers.
April 4, 2019
Dinosaurs and magic! What a great combination for a story aimed at 9 to 10 year old children. This story has an intriguing start when Charlie is tempted to follow some signs in a museum that read “Dinosaurs Alive” and lead him into his adventure. There are many twists and turns and exciting events all of the way through this tale of dinosaur wizardry, with good and evil constantly battling. Charlie’s feelings and his love of all things prehistoric are well expressed by the author. Although it is a first chapter type of book for youngsters I thought that the inclusion of some simple illustrations, particularly of named dinosaurs in the story, would have greatly increased its appeal. My own grandchildren would love this book but would find some of the US English strange, for example “dove” occurs often and in the UK it is a “pigeon”. I think they would also wonder how come the talking dinosaurs from 65 million years ago knew that their names were the same as that used by modern palaeontologists. But I suppose where magic and sorcery are included then almost anything is possible! My main criticism would be the ending, which I found confusing and too briefly wound up.
March 7, 2022
A magical and funny adventure for kids who like dinosaurs and science!
“Extinction Stinks!” follows the dinosaur-obsessed Charlie’s vivid imagination as he time-travels back and forth between magical forces that try to undo extinction events. 65-million-year old scenes, with asteroids looming in the sky like Melancholia in the eponymous Lars von Trier movie, are turning into make-or-break situations for the future of the world as we know it. Will the forces of good be able to withstand Occidor’s dark dino magic? Will Charlie’s math-loving friend Meredith help save the day?
The situations and dialogues are exceedingly imaginative, super-funny, and well-written, but the plot isn’t always too compact and requires huge leaps of empathetic imagination. Still, the story never loses its speed and entertainment factor and is a friendly reminder that the sometimes weird obsessions of kids growing up are wonderfully normal, or, better said, simply wonderful and to be cherished.
“Extinction Stinks!” follows the dinosaur-obsessed Charlie’s vivid imagination as he time-travels back and forth between magical forces that try to undo extinction events. 65-million-year old scenes, with asteroids looming in the sky like Melancholia in the eponymous Lars von Trier movie, are turning into make-or-break situations for the future of the world as we know it. Will the forces of good be able to withstand Occidor’s dark dino magic? Will Charlie’s math-loving friend Meredith help save the day?
The situations and dialogues are exceedingly imaginative, super-funny, and well-written, but the plot isn’t always too compact and requires huge leaps of empathetic imagination. Still, the story never loses its speed and entertainment factor and is a friendly reminder that the sometimes weird obsessions of kids growing up are wonderfully normal, or, better said, simply wonderful and to be cherished.
August 4, 2019
This is an absolutely delightful journey through a creative new world, filled with magic, friendship, and science. Charlie and Meredith work together to rescue the dinosaurs and dinosaur wizards who went into hiding 65 million years ago when the great meteorite struck. What is a specially well-crafted is how they work together - trusting each other, relying on each other, and working on each other’s strengths. In the end they figure out how to solve the final challenge in a way that made sense, but was still unexpected. My only issue was the very beginning; the temper tantrums and lack of control made me think Charlie was autistic, which isn’t necessary. He does seem to have a touch of spectrum and I like that, especially in first person, but the start is a bit off balance.
I hope it’s a series because I can’t wait for Book 2.
I hope it’s a series because I can’t wait for Book 2.
May 25, 2019
A well-written and sometimes humorous yarn that gets a lot right. There is good world-building going on and a lot happens in its nearly 100 pages without being jarring or hard to follow.
Charlie and his friend get points for sharing the duties of being smart and capable rather than handing it to one over the other. On the minus side, I found the bad guy a bit generic as if copied and pasted from the bad dudes encyclopedia and everyone ended the story largely as who they were at the outset, but some would say that's par for the course with a children's book.
Overall, I think it is a fun story for a younger audience that will please those who like their dinosaurs sprinkled with some magic for good measure. And so, with that audience in mind I can recommend it.
Charlie and his friend get points for sharing the duties of being smart and capable rather than handing it to one over the other. On the minus side, I found the bad guy a bit generic as if copied and pasted from the bad dudes encyclopedia and everyone ended the story largely as who they were at the outset, but some would say that's par for the course with a children's book.
Overall, I think it is a fun story for a younger audience that will please those who like their dinosaurs sprinkled with some magic for good measure. And so, with that audience in mind I can recommend it.
March 23, 2022
Nine-year-old Dinosaur enthusiast Charlie, is excited about the opening of the new Dinosaur exhibit at the museum. He is disappointed to find out that the exhibit is inexplicably closed. Charlie decides to sneak under the velvet ropes and go behind the curtains to investigate. There he meets a mysterious character Beeon and an incredible adventure ensues.
I read this book with my ten-year-old son, who is obsessed with dinosaurs, and he thoroughly enjoyed the book. He said the book was very entertaining.
Great read! I would recommend this book for kids in elementary and middle school.
I read this book with my ten-year-old son, who is obsessed with dinosaurs, and he thoroughly enjoyed the book. He said the book was very entertaining.
Great read! I would recommend this book for kids in elementary and middle school.
July 26, 2019
Dinosorcerers
Who would have thought you could have dinosaurs and sorcerers in the same book. The author accomplishes this with style. Learn all your child ever wanted to know about dinosaurs and more than you want them to know about magic:). It's a wonderful story, with plenty of adventure and danger. Won't keep the kids up at night, but it might keep you up.
Who would have thought you could have dinosaurs and sorcerers in the same book. The author accomplishes this with style. Learn all your child ever wanted to know about dinosaurs and more than you want them to know about magic:). It's a wonderful story, with plenty of adventure and danger. Won't keep the kids up at night, but it might keep you up.
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