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Dino-Mike and the T. Rex Attack by Franco Aureliani

readingthroughtheages's review against another edition

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3.0

Fun series that is perfect for the transitional chapter book reader.

libraryrobin's review against another edition

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3.0

Good set-up for a series. Love the illustrations by Franco.

fernandie's review against another edition

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3.0

Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.

scostner's review against another edition

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3.0

Mike Evans is living a life other kids can only dream of. His father is a famous paleontologist and he has taken Mike with him on a dinosaur dig. As if that weren't enough, his father also had a cool jacket made for Mike. It has protective scales like a dinosaur's skin, the hood has headlights in the dinosaur eyes, and there are more special effects that Mike hasn't even discovered yet. While his dad and the other scientists are painstakingly brushing dirt off the bones they have uncovered, Mike does a little exploring on his own. He follows a mysterious red-haired girl into the woods and makes an important discovery of his own - a live T.Rex! How will Mike keep the hungry meat-eater from chowing down on the scientists and their big BBQ night?

Full of fast-paced action, nifty gadgets, mysterious strangers (and did I mention a live dinosaur?), this is a fun read for early chapter book readers and dinosaur enthusiasts. There are plenty of illustrations to keep things interesting, a glossary of dino terms in the back, and even some cool T.Rex facts. This is sure to create fans that will be waiting eagerly for Mike's next outing.

I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.

lisa_rwrmusings's review against another edition

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3.0

A fair selection for a student who likes dinosaurs and adventure. Not the best option for a read aloud in my opinion (at least for the purposes I need it for). Lots of loose ends that will leave kids with questions.
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