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rhiahnon's review against another edition
4.0
D is for dinosaur anthology is a collection of stories compiled by Rhonda Parrish. It is book 4 in her alphabet anthology series. Each of the stories focuses around a different character that is either a Dinosaur or holds a Dinosaurs soul inside them.
A by Michael M.Jones focuses on Tanith a sixteen year old girl, that's angry and she knows it. Can Tanith keep her cool and find someone with a secret just like her?
B by Simon Kewin introduces us to Brontë a small ethereal vegetarian whose dinosaur is at odds with who she is. Will an uncovered secret help her find who she truly is?
C by Brittany Warman is a refreshing look into memories, thoughts and beliefs of a dinosaur soul.
In D by C.S MacCath you meet a Dinosaur soul that goes by the name Alejandra, who is caught in a war torn land. As new and old do battle who will come out as the victor.
E by Gary B. Phillips here is a father and photographer in a job interview that may just change his life. But will that change be for the better?
F by L.S Johnson shows a turbulent relationship, and a treasure hunt like no other. Can Carol free herself from a doomed relationship can finally be free?
G by Suzanne J. Willis, is about how so many were lost and how the survivors lived on. Pax is the city's guardian, is the worry he feels just a feeling or is it much more than that?
H by Megan Engelhardt is a story of shifters and the struggles they have faced though their lifetimes and generations.
I by Michael Fosburg, a settlement in flames and a calling from beneath the mountains. Can they continue their lives this way or do the Colossi have other ideas?
In J by Jean Kramer-Smith we meet Bonnie who most definitely isn't turning into a Dinosaur. She is how ever a smuggler, a smuggler that is running late. Can she survive without getting caught?
K by Pete Aldin introduces Brynjar and Gunnar, wrecked pair are desperate to escape the rocks they find themselves on can they find a way to get home?
L by Alexandra Seidel based in a land with many suns a mother that's a geologist and a daughter that hates rocks, stumble quite literally over a find that could change their lives.
M by Michael B. Tager, bone shavings? Dinosaur cloning? That's what Eddy and Julia are planning. But when they meet Tomas Edison Vasquez that's when the real fun begins.
N by K V Taylor, Judy’s begging was not a pleasant one her mother passed leaving her with an abusive father. Judy was gifted with life, and the ability to return it to others. When given the opportunity will she make her father pay?
O by Amanda Davis a time travel trip, to the hunt of Zig and Hazels life.
P by Beth Cato invites us in to the world of Carmen and her rainbow Dino friend Vincent. Is Vincent more that just a supportive imaginary friend or is carmen part of somthing much bigger.
Q by Lynnn Hardaker, Margaret and John are looking forward to what should have been an amazing summer away from their dad and his new expanding family. So the summer working for uncle Mitch a family friend should have been a breeze, but apparently Mitch's bearded dragon has other ideas.
R by Sara Cleto, Lizzie uncovers ancient dinosaur bones that sing and follow her into her dreams.
S by Jonathan C. Parrish, dreams of moments long since past replace sleep for this female Dino, in this short be sweet story.
In T by Samantha Kymmell-Harvey we meet Maebelle who's calling isn't quite what everyone expects from her. But she knows what she wants and in a world of dinosaurs she's ready to make it happen.
U by Michael Kellar, Raymond love for the world of dinosaurs and the intelligent species themselves, was very much his grandfather's doing. But when a change alters Raymond's life, will that world seem so inviting.
V by Cory Cone, who do you call when Dino overrun your house or threaten your family? You call pest control and that's where Michael and Jessi come in.
W by Hal J. Friesen, the dinosaurs have been bought back by genetic modification technology. Lisa is battling for the earth spirit and The dinosaurs fate hangs on the interests of others.
X by BD Wilson. At a institute to cure disease Victor thinks he is helping the world by learning all the can about the fungus and germs that are killing off so many. But is he doing more harm to himself than good?
Y by Andrew Bourelle, a new drug is on the street one that contains Dino bones that makes it very powerful.
Z by Laura VanArendonk Baugh invites us into Briannas world in the story of Zlaenyans dragon.
A collection of stories that pull you in and whilst not all of them maybe your thing you will find at least a handful that grab your attention. Despite their length most are very detailed and you get a real feel for the characters. Beautifully written and very well laid out this anthology has a little bit of something to suit most tastes. I do feel some stories could have been a little longer but overall a lovely collection and it's very much deserves its four stars.
A by Michael M.Jones focuses on Tanith a sixteen year old girl, that's angry and she knows it. Can Tanith keep her cool and find someone with a secret just like her?
B by Simon Kewin introduces us to Brontë a small ethereal vegetarian whose dinosaur is at odds with who she is. Will an uncovered secret help her find who she truly is?
C by Brittany Warman is a refreshing look into memories, thoughts and beliefs of a dinosaur soul.
In D by C.S MacCath you meet a Dinosaur soul that goes by the name Alejandra, who is caught in a war torn land. As new and old do battle who will come out as the victor.
E by Gary B. Phillips here is a father and photographer in a job interview that may just change his life. But will that change be for the better?
F by L.S Johnson shows a turbulent relationship, and a treasure hunt like no other. Can Carol free herself from a doomed relationship can finally be free?
G by Suzanne J. Willis, is about how so many were lost and how the survivors lived on. Pax is the city's guardian, is the worry he feels just a feeling or is it much more than that?
H by Megan Engelhardt is a story of shifters and the struggles they have faced though their lifetimes and generations.
I by Michael Fosburg, a settlement in flames and a calling from beneath the mountains. Can they continue their lives this way or do the Colossi have other ideas?
In J by Jean Kramer-Smith we meet Bonnie who most definitely isn't turning into a Dinosaur. She is how ever a smuggler, a smuggler that is running late. Can she survive without getting caught?
K by Pete Aldin introduces Brynjar and Gunnar, wrecked pair are desperate to escape the rocks they find themselves on can they find a way to get home?
L by Alexandra Seidel based in a land with many suns a mother that's a geologist and a daughter that hates rocks, stumble quite literally over a find that could change their lives.
M by Michael B. Tager, bone shavings? Dinosaur cloning? That's what Eddy and Julia are planning. But when they meet Tomas Edison Vasquez that's when the real fun begins.
N by K V Taylor, Judy’s begging was not a pleasant one her mother passed leaving her with an abusive father. Judy was gifted with life, and the ability to return it to others. When given the opportunity will she make her father pay?
O by Amanda Davis a time travel trip, to the hunt of Zig and Hazels life.
P by Beth Cato invites us in to the world of Carmen and her rainbow Dino friend Vincent. Is Vincent more that just a supportive imaginary friend or is carmen part of somthing much bigger.
Q by Lynnn Hardaker, Margaret and John are looking forward to what should have been an amazing summer away from their dad and his new expanding family. So the summer working for uncle Mitch a family friend should have been a breeze, but apparently Mitch's bearded dragon has other ideas.
R by Sara Cleto, Lizzie uncovers ancient dinosaur bones that sing and follow her into her dreams.
S by Jonathan C. Parrish, dreams of moments long since past replace sleep for this female Dino, in this short be sweet story.
In T by Samantha Kymmell-Harvey we meet Maebelle who's calling isn't quite what everyone expects from her. But she knows what she wants and in a world of dinosaurs she's ready to make it happen.
U by Michael Kellar, Raymond love for the world of dinosaurs and the intelligent species themselves, was very much his grandfather's doing. But when a change alters Raymond's life, will that world seem so inviting.
V by Cory Cone, who do you call when Dino overrun your house or threaten your family? You call pest control and that's where Michael and Jessi come in.
W by Hal J. Friesen, the dinosaurs have been bought back by genetic modification technology. Lisa is battling for the earth spirit and The dinosaurs fate hangs on the interests of others.
X by BD Wilson. At a institute to cure disease Victor thinks he is helping the world by learning all the can about the fungus and germs that are killing off so many. But is he doing more harm to himself than good?
Y by Andrew Bourelle, a new drug is on the street one that contains Dino bones that makes it very powerful.
Z by Laura VanArendonk Baugh invites us into Briannas world in the story of Zlaenyans dragon.
A collection of stories that pull you in and whilst not all of them maybe your thing you will find at least a handful that grab your attention. Despite their length most are very detailed and you get a real feel for the characters. Beautifully written and very well laid out this anthology has a little bit of something to suit most tastes. I do feel some stories could have been a little longer but overall a lovely collection and it's very much deserves its four stars.
ifw_books's review against another edition
4.0
D is for Dinosaur Anthology by Rhonda Parrish receives 4 stars from me. D is for Dinosaurs is a collection of 26 short stories. Each of them have been written by different authors but all of them contain an interpretation of the theme: dinosaurs. The stories are also based on a letter from the alphabet A-Z. Definitely recommend if you love dinosaurs or anthologies.
A by Michael M. Jones is a story about Tanith and her inner dinosaur. Tanith learns to work with her dinosaur and overcome her anger. A is for Angry.
B by Simon Kewin is a story about Bronte who gets bullied in school. Bronte has the mindset of “rising above” her bullies. B is for Bronteaurus.
C by Brittany Warman is a very short story about being feel and brave while being small in a big world. C is for Catechism.
D by CS MacCath is a story about revenge that includes slaves, violence and futuristic beings. D is for Duel.
E by Gary B Phillips is a story about a world famous photographer that gets a chance to photograph a real dinosaur. E is for Exposure.
F by L.S. Johnson is a story about Robert and Carol, their unhappy marriage leads Robert down an unexpected path that changes both of their lives. F is for Females of the Species.
G by Suzanne J. Willis is a story about Pax, Abbey and Evers. Pax tries to protect his friends and city from danger. G is for Grief in the Thousand year city.
H by Megan Englehardt is a story about people who live underwater. Will they be able to find what they search for? H is for Herpetomorph.
I by Michael Fosburg is a story about life and death. Focusing on Kitarcha, her brother Aron and the Inaan people as they fight to survive in Colossi. I is for Invasion.
J by Jeanne Kramer-Smyth is a story about the smuggler Bonnie Britewell who is transporting cells from Mars. J is for Jewelry.
K by Pete Aldin is a story about Brynjar and Gunnar while on a fishing trip. K is for Kracken.
L by Alexandra Seidel is a story about Corvy and her geologist mother who she cannot understand. L is for Luminos.
M by Michael B. Tanger is a story about Eddy and Julia's attempt to clone dinosaurs for a school project. M is for Mentation.
N by KV Taylor is a story about Judys avenging her mothers death at the hands of her father. N is for Necromancy.
O by Amanda C. Davis is a story about Hazel and Zigs building a machine to hunt down dinosaurs. O is for Open Season.
P by Beth Cato is a story about Carmen and Vincent. Vincent is a Velociraptor who is “attached” to Carmen. P is for Pet.
Q by Lynn Hardaker is a story about John, Margaret, Uncle Mike and dinosaur hatchlings. Q is for Quarry.
R by Sara Cleto is a story about Lizzie uncovering special dinosaur bones. R is for Remember.
S by Jonathan C. Parrish is a story about dreams of old memories. S is for Spirit.
T by Samantha Kymmell-Harvey is a story about Maebell who strives for a different career. T is for Tatting.
U by Michael Kellar is a story about Raymond's failure to get allowed into Crichton where dinosaurs have devolved into a dominant intelligent species. U is for Unwelcome.
V by Corey Cone is a story about Michael, Archer and Jess who protect homeowners against Dino infestations. V is for Vermin.
W by Hal J. Friesen is a story about Lisa who is trying to save dinosaurs and humans affected by the same genetic disease. W is for Weight.
X by BD Wilson is a story about Victor who studies at an institute to cure diseases. Their intention is to do good but end up doing harm. X is for Xenoparasite.
Y by Andrew Bourelle is a story about dinosaur bones being mixed with drugs. Once mixed the result is “Y” a powerful street drug. Y is for Yangchuan Lizard.
Z by Laura VanArendonk Baugh is a story about Brianna and her brother Brandon who team up to decode ancient text. Z is for Zaenyuanlong Servi.
A by Michael M. Jones is a story about Tanith and her inner dinosaur. Tanith learns to work with her dinosaur and overcome her anger. A is for Angry.
B by Simon Kewin is a story about Bronte who gets bullied in school. Bronte has the mindset of “rising above” her bullies. B is for Bronteaurus.
C by Brittany Warman is a very short story about being feel and brave while being small in a big world. C is for Catechism.
D by CS MacCath is a story about revenge that includes slaves, violence and futuristic beings. D is for Duel.
E by Gary B Phillips is a story about a world famous photographer that gets a chance to photograph a real dinosaur. E is for Exposure.
F by L.S. Johnson is a story about Robert and Carol, their unhappy marriage leads Robert down an unexpected path that changes both of their lives. F is for Females of the Species.
G by Suzanne J. Willis is a story about Pax, Abbey and Evers. Pax tries to protect his friends and city from danger. G is for Grief in the Thousand year city.
H by Megan Englehardt is a story about people who live underwater. Will they be able to find what they search for? H is for Herpetomorph.
I by Michael Fosburg is a story about life and death. Focusing on Kitarcha, her brother Aron and the Inaan people as they fight to survive in Colossi. I is for Invasion.
J by Jeanne Kramer-Smyth is a story about the smuggler Bonnie Britewell who is transporting cells from Mars. J is for Jewelry.
K by Pete Aldin is a story about Brynjar and Gunnar while on a fishing trip. K is for Kracken.
L by Alexandra Seidel is a story about Corvy and her geologist mother who she cannot understand. L is for Luminos.
M by Michael B. Tanger is a story about Eddy and Julia's attempt to clone dinosaurs for a school project. M is for Mentation.
N by KV Taylor is a story about Judys avenging her mothers death at the hands of her father. N is for Necromancy.
O by Amanda C. Davis is a story about Hazel and Zigs building a machine to hunt down dinosaurs. O is for Open Season.
P by Beth Cato is a story about Carmen and Vincent. Vincent is a Velociraptor who is “attached” to Carmen. P is for Pet.
Q by Lynn Hardaker is a story about John, Margaret, Uncle Mike and dinosaur hatchlings. Q is for Quarry.
R by Sara Cleto is a story about Lizzie uncovering special dinosaur bones. R is for Remember.
S by Jonathan C. Parrish is a story about dreams of old memories. S is for Spirit.
T by Samantha Kymmell-Harvey is a story about Maebell who strives for a different career. T is for Tatting.
U by Michael Kellar is a story about Raymond's failure to get allowed into Crichton where dinosaurs have devolved into a dominant intelligent species. U is for Unwelcome.
V by Corey Cone is a story about Michael, Archer and Jess who protect homeowners against Dino infestations. V is for Vermin.
W by Hal J. Friesen is a story about Lisa who is trying to save dinosaurs and humans affected by the same genetic disease. W is for Weight.
X by BD Wilson is a story about Victor who studies at an institute to cure diseases. Their intention is to do good but end up doing harm. X is for Xenoparasite.
Y by Andrew Bourelle is a story about dinosaur bones being mixed with drugs. Once mixed the result is “Y” a powerful street drug. Y is for Yangchuan Lizard.
Z by Laura VanArendonk Baugh is a story about Brianna and her brother Brandon who team up to decode ancient text. Z is for Zaenyuanlong Servi.
arthistorygirl's review against another edition
4.0
D is for Dinosaur is an anthology edited by Rhonda Parrish and is the fourth in the Alphabet Anthologies. The anthology is a collection of 26 stories written by different authors. I found the stories interesting and very different since they all followed a dinosaur theme.
A is by Michael M Jones. It is about an angry, frustrated teen girl. She finds a friend while running. Do they have something in common?
B is by Simon Kewin and about Bronte. She is bullied and follows her bully home.
C is by Brittany Warman is about freedom and being able to fly.
D is by C.S. MacCath is a story about slavery and wanting to be free.
E is by Gary B. Phillips is about a photographer trying to get hired for a job to redeem himself.
F is by L.S. Johnson tells of an abusive husband and an obsession that grows out of control.
G is by Suzanne J. Willis is about war full of twists and turns.
H is by Megan Engelhardt a search for paradise. Can these fish or human creatures find what they are looking for?
I is by Michael Fosburg involves invasion and survival. Can they survive?
J is by Jeanne Kramer-Smyth is about a smuggler. There seems to be a shortage of cells. Can this smuggler manage this job?
K is by Pete Aldrin concerns two who are stranded. Can these two find their way home?
L is by Alexandra Seidel full of twists about a girl who feels invisible. Can her discovery get her the attention she deserves?
M is by Michael B. Tager involves cloning and other twists. There is an interesting turn that was not expected.
N is by KV Tayler concerns Julia and her strange ability. She is motherless but how will she treat her father?
O is by Amanda C. Davis has hunting and time traveling. Will Hazel and Zig find what they are in search of?
P is by Beth Cato has an imaginary friend. Are imaginary friends always made up or can they take a turn for real?
Q is by Lynn Hardaker has a summer away at an Uncle’s for a brother and sister. What does the summer hold in store for them?
R is by Sara Cleto has a set of mysterious bones and singing. There are turns to this story.
S is by Jonathan C. Parrish is about a woman and her dreams. Can she get lost in her mind?
T is by Samantha Kymmell-Harvey is about a world with living dinosaurs that are used as a common animal and tool.
U is by Michael Kellar a man is transformed into a dinosaur to travel to a foreign planet.
V is by Cory Cone has a twist of what to do with a dinosaur infestation in your home. There is someone to call.
W is by Hal J. Friesen has genetics and experimentation involving dinosaurs.
X is by BD Wilson has Victor who works in research at an institute. Will he cross the line of ethics?
Y is by Andrew Bourelle involves drugs and dinos. Are the streets as safe as we think?
Z is by Laura VanArendonk Baugh is the last story. A family needs help. Will they get the help they need in this adventure?
A is by Michael M Jones. It is about an angry, frustrated teen girl. She finds a friend while running. Do they have something in common?
B is by Simon Kewin and about Bronte. She is bullied and follows her bully home.
C is by Brittany Warman is about freedom and being able to fly.
D is by C.S. MacCath is a story about slavery and wanting to be free.
E is by Gary B. Phillips is about a photographer trying to get hired for a job to redeem himself.
F is by L.S. Johnson tells of an abusive husband and an obsession that grows out of control.
G is by Suzanne J. Willis is about war full of twists and turns.
H is by Megan Engelhardt a search for paradise. Can these fish or human creatures find what they are looking for?
I is by Michael Fosburg involves invasion and survival. Can they survive?
J is by Jeanne Kramer-Smyth is about a smuggler. There seems to be a shortage of cells. Can this smuggler manage this job?
K is by Pete Aldrin concerns two who are stranded. Can these two find their way home?
L is by Alexandra Seidel full of twists about a girl who feels invisible. Can her discovery get her the attention she deserves?
M is by Michael B. Tager involves cloning and other twists. There is an interesting turn that was not expected.
N is by KV Tayler concerns Julia and her strange ability. She is motherless but how will she treat her father?
O is by Amanda C. Davis has hunting and time traveling. Will Hazel and Zig find what they are in search of?
P is by Beth Cato has an imaginary friend. Are imaginary friends always made up or can they take a turn for real?
Q is by Lynn Hardaker has a summer away at an Uncle’s for a brother and sister. What does the summer hold in store for them?
R is by Sara Cleto has a set of mysterious bones and singing. There are turns to this story.
S is by Jonathan C. Parrish is about a woman and her dreams. Can she get lost in her mind?
T is by Samantha Kymmell-Harvey is about a world with living dinosaurs that are used as a common animal and tool.
U is by Michael Kellar a man is transformed into a dinosaur to travel to a foreign planet.
V is by Cory Cone has a twist of what to do with a dinosaur infestation in your home. There is someone to call.
W is by Hal J. Friesen has genetics and experimentation involving dinosaurs.
X is by BD Wilson has Victor who works in research at an institute. Will he cross the line of ethics?
Y is by Andrew Bourelle involves drugs and dinos. Are the streets as safe as we think?
Z is by Laura VanArendonk Baugh is the last story. A family needs help. Will they get the help they need in this adventure?
katie_83's review against another edition
4.0
D is for Dinosaur – An Anthology.
4 star review
D is for Dinosaur is a collection of 26 short stories about Dinosaurs – but not in the traditional sense! I was unsure of what to expect when I first looked at the synopsis for this book. Whilst I like Dinosaurs this was little out of my comfort zone but I thought I would give it a go! I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised! Whilst I didn’t like every story in the anthology I found them all to be interesting and really well written. I would imagine it’s hard to write a short story and still get everything in it but these authors did just that! They were 26 individual and unique stories. I really enjoyed reading it. I think this book definitely epitomises the phrase ‘you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover’! There were also some great hidden meanings in the stories! The stories ranged from 3 – 5 stars but were all interesting reads.
A by Michael M Jones
This short story is about Tanith who is very angry, in her dreams she turns into her dino-self Dinah. Whilst running she meets Daisy who reaches out to her – Tanith cannot understand why though! I thought this was a great opening story for the anthology and I really enjoyed it!
B by Simon Kewin
In this story we meet Bronte who is being bullied. Having finally had enough she decides to try and get revenge. This was another great story!
C by Brittany Warman
C is for Catechism and in this story we follow the catechism of dinosaurs and the life they live. I liked that this was written from a different POV than I was expecting!
D by C.S MacCath
This was an interesting one for me! I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy it but I did. It’s about Alejandra Maria Yaotl, or Little Dinosaur who challenges the speaker of the city-state, Minsky Prime!
E by Gary B Phillips
I really liked this short story! It was about a photographer who is chosen to take part in a rare photo shoot – the meaning behind this was quite emotional too!
F by L.S. Johnson
This story was slightly different from the first few in the book but was still an interesting read. It is about Carol who falls for a man called Robert. Sadly for Carol, Robert turned about to be someone she didn’t expect as he slowly turned into a monster.
G by Suzanne J. Willis
This was a nice little adventurous story and I really enjoyed it! The characters in this story were tasked with making the right decision in order to save the city.
H by Megan Engelhardt
Again this short story was a nice surprise and a little different. It was about ancient species living and evolving.
I by Michael Fosburg
This is the story of Kitarcha and Aron. Brother and Sister who find themselves fighting to survive in Colossi.
J by Jeanne Kramer-Smyth
This story is about Bonnie who is a smuggler who is moving cells from Mars; this is her adventure and her plan to survive. A nice story!
K by Pete Aldin
This story is about two sailors, Bryn who are stranded at sea and their story of the Kraken.
L by Alexandra Seidel
This story is about complicated relationships, a girl, Corvy, who feels invisible and a story with some great twists and turns.
M by Michael B. Tager
In this story we see students Julia and Eddy and their attempts to clone a dinosaur for their school project!
N by KV Taylor
This story is about Judy. Judy is avenging the death of her Mother at the hands of her father. In this story N is for Necromancy.
O by Amanda C. Davis
This was another story that I enjoyed. It was about Hazel and Zigs who are building a time machine in order to hunt down dinosaurs!
P by Beth Cato
P is for Pet and is about Vincent who is a Velociraptor. Vincent is the imaginary friend of Carmen but he seems to be so much more!
Q by Lynn Hardaker
This was a nice magical story about two children who spend their summer in an old house and they find that they start getting everything they want! Will their egg be a dinosaur?
R by Sara Cleto
This story is about two sisters who remember a different time when they discover bones in their mother’s garden.
S by Jonathon C. Parrish
In this short story we see how dreams of moments that have passed by replace the sleep of an older lady. She wonders through space and time. This story has a nice ending to it.
T by Samantha Kymmell-Harvey
This story is about Maebelle whose parents want her to follow in their footsteps – but she has other ideas for her life! She has a great skill in working with silkworms that could win her a place at a prestigious school.
U by Michael Kellar
I liked this short story too! It was about a children’s author who has the chance to travel to another planet and be transformed into a dinosaur! A nice twist at the end that I wasn’t expecting.
V by Cory Cone
Ghostbusters of the dinosaur world! What a great, interesting story! I loved Archer, Michael and Jessi and their job of exterminating dinosaur infestations in houses!
W by Hal J. Friesen
This story was quite interesting! It was about Lisa who was trying to save dinosaurs affected by genetic abnormalities.
X by BD Wilson
A secretive story about underground labs where Dr Victor and others carry out experiments! Will they succeed in finding their cures or will the disease just spread further?
Y by Andrew Bourelle
Actually this story surprised me; it wasn’t what I was expecting! There a few different things going on that makes it a good read! An exotic drug that has been mixed with Japanese dinosaur bones that everybody wants and the lengths that they will do through to get it!
Z by Laura VanArendonk Baugh
This story is about Brianna and Brandon, sister and brother. One sibling worked hard to get where she is today, whilst the other seems to take the easy way out. Brandon needs Brianna’s help in this short story with decoding what appears to be ancient writing!
Overall an interesting anthology – maybe not the genre that I am used to reading but I still found that I enjoyed the majority of the stories in it. Anthologies are great way to find new authors and get a taste of their work.
4 star review
D is for Dinosaur is a collection of 26 short stories about Dinosaurs – but not in the traditional sense! I was unsure of what to expect when I first looked at the synopsis for this book. Whilst I like Dinosaurs this was little out of my comfort zone but I thought I would give it a go! I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised! Whilst I didn’t like every story in the anthology I found them all to be interesting and really well written. I would imagine it’s hard to write a short story and still get everything in it but these authors did just that! They were 26 individual and unique stories. I really enjoyed reading it. I think this book definitely epitomises the phrase ‘you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover’! There were also some great hidden meanings in the stories! The stories ranged from 3 – 5 stars but were all interesting reads.
A by Michael M Jones
This short story is about Tanith who is very angry, in her dreams she turns into her dino-self Dinah. Whilst running she meets Daisy who reaches out to her – Tanith cannot understand why though! I thought this was a great opening story for the anthology and I really enjoyed it!
B by Simon Kewin
In this story we meet Bronte who is being bullied. Having finally had enough she decides to try and get revenge. This was another great story!
C by Brittany Warman
C is for Catechism and in this story we follow the catechism of dinosaurs and the life they live. I liked that this was written from a different POV than I was expecting!
D by C.S MacCath
This was an interesting one for me! I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy it but I did. It’s about Alejandra Maria Yaotl, or Little Dinosaur who challenges the speaker of the city-state, Minsky Prime!
E by Gary B Phillips
I really liked this short story! It was about a photographer who is chosen to take part in a rare photo shoot – the meaning behind this was quite emotional too!
F by L.S. Johnson
This story was slightly different from the first few in the book but was still an interesting read. It is about Carol who falls for a man called Robert. Sadly for Carol, Robert turned about to be someone she didn’t expect as he slowly turned into a monster.
G by Suzanne J. Willis
This was a nice little adventurous story and I really enjoyed it! The characters in this story were tasked with making the right decision in order to save the city.
H by Megan Engelhardt
Again this short story was a nice surprise and a little different. It was about ancient species living and evolving.
I by Michael Fosburg
This is the story of Kitarcha and Aron. Brother and Sister who find themselves fighting to survive in Colossi.
J by Jeanne Kramer-Smyth
This story is about Bonnie who is a smuggler who is moving cells from Mars; this is her adventure and her plan to survive. A nice story!
K by Pete Aldin
This story is about two sailors, Bryn who are stranded at sea and their story of the Kraken.
L by Alexandra Seidel
This story is about complicated relationships, a girl, Corvy, who feels invisible and a story with some great twists and turns.
M by Michael B. Tager
In this story we see students Julia and Eddy and their attempts to clone a dinosaur for their school project!
N by KV Taylor
This story is about Judy. Judy is avenging the death of her Mother at the hands of her father. In this story N is for Necromancy.
O by Amanda C. Davis
This was another story that I enjoyed. It was about Hazel and Zigs who are building a time machine in order to hunt down dinosaurs!
P by Beth Cato
P is for Pet and is about Vincent who is a Velociraptor. Vincent is the imaginary friend of Carmen but he seems to be so much more!
Q by Lynn Hardaker
This was a nice magical story about two children who spend their summer in an old house and they find that they start getting everything they want! Will their egg be a dinosaur?
R by Sara Cleto
This story is about two sisters who remember a different time when they discover bones in their mother’s garden.
S by Jonathon C. Parrish
In this short story we see how dreams of moments that have passed by replace the sleep of an older lady. She wonders through space and time. This story has a nice ending to it.
T by Samantha Kymmell-Harvey
This story is about Maebelle whose parents want her to follow in their footsteps – but she has other ideas for her life! She has a great skill in working with silkworms that could win her a place at a prestigious school.
U by Michael Kellar
I liked this short story too! It was about a children’s author who has the chance to travel to another planet and be transformed into a dinosaur! A nice twist at the end that I wasn’t expecting.
V by Cory Cone
Ghostbusters of the dinosaur world! What a great, interesting story! I loved Archer, Michael and Jessi and their job of exterminating dinosaur infestations in houses!
W by Hal J. Friesen
This story was quite interesting! It was about Lisa who was trying to save dinosaurs affected by genetic abnormalities.
X by BD Wilson
A secretive story about underground labs where Dr Victor and others carry out experiments! Will they succeed in finding their cures or will the disease just spread further?
Y by Andrew Bourelle
Actually this story surprised me; it wasn’t what I was expecting! There a few different things going on that makes it a good read! An exotic drug that has been mixed with Japanese dinosaur bones that everybody wants and the lengths that they will do through to get it!
Z by Laura VanArendonk Baugh
This story is about Brianna and Brandon, sister and brother. One sibling worked hard to get where she is today, whilst the other seems to take the easy way out. Brandon needs Brianna’s help in this short story with decoding what appears to be ancient writing!
Overall an interesting anthology – maybe not the genre that I am used to reading but I still found that I enjoyed the majority of the stories in it. Anthologies are great way to find new authors and get a taste of their work.
fish3718's review against another edition
4.0
D is for Dinosaur (Alphabet Anthologies) (Volume 4) by Rhonda Parrish
D is for Dinosaur (Alphabet Anthologies) (Volume 4) by Rhonda Parrish. The 26 stories in the book are all based on stories about Dinosaurs. Rhonda Parrish has done an amazing job petting the stories together. In the author’s note page, Rhonda Parrish gave advice and read the stories however you want.
Angry by Michael M. Jones: Tanith Murry is a tough young lady who has no friends. She runs to burn off some anger issues Tanith has. She has an inner friend who is a dinosaur. She tried to hold that secret until Daisy comes along.
Bronteaurus by Simon Kewin: The dream of being someone else or something else is normal. However, Bronte is upset that in her dreams she is a Raptor. Bronte has been bullied at school. She wants to show the bully what Bronte can do.
Catechism by Brittany Warman: This is a story is about young bird brothers and sisters who are in a nest with their mother. The mother has taught her little ones to be brave even though they are small compared by their surroundings.
Duel by C. S. Macth: This story is about one person, Alejandra who is trying to protive of her family as well as her people.
Exposure by Gary B. Phillips: This is a story about a photographer, who has some demons in his past. He has bid on photography job on Dinosaurs for his little girl Olivia who loves Dinosaurs. He is trying to keep in control until the unthinkable thing happened.
Females of the Species by L S Johnson: An abusive husband who takes his wife, Carol on adventures to find a treasure. Carol is concerned that her husband may go above and beyond the normal abuse, but there is another force that she needs to be afraid with this treasure hunt.
G is for Grief in the Thousand Year City by Suzanne J. Willias: Pax is a descent of Dinosaur. There are several others like him. Pax and his two assistants, Abby and Evres are going to be brave about the dangers they will be facing.
Hepetomorph by Megan Engelhardt: Story of nomad people and water creatures who are looking for paradise. This is a story of evolution and will the humans have to morph into these creatures as well.
Invasion by Michael Fosburg: This is a story about one person Kitarcha and the Inaan people who fight to survive an invasion.
Jewelry by Jeanne Kramer-Smyth: Bonnie is a smuggler of dinosaur DNA. She has a way to beam from Earth and Mars. Bonnie always thinks of plans and back up plans. Time is what Bonnie is fighting. Will any of her plans work so that she does not get caught?
Kraken by Pete Aldin: Sailors lost at sea. Will the sailors get rescued or will the story of the Kraken come true.
Luminous by Alexandra Seidel: Mother and daughters have complicated relationships. Corvy is on an archeological dig with her parents. She cannot understand why her parents find digging on a barren planet. This story has a lot of twists and turns. You think you know what is going to happen but then it goes into in a different direction again. Hold on and enjoy your imagination assist you with this story.
Mentation by Michael B. Tager: Two students and a school project what can go wrong? Well hold on as Eddie and Julia try to clone dinosaur’s DNA.
Necromancy by K V Taylor: Judy with an abusive father, who has a special gift. Her father has killed her mother and she wants to get revenge.
Open Season by Amanda C. Davis: Try to imagine a world where the dinosaurs can be free. That is until Zig and Hazel who are building a weapon to hunt the dinosaurs thrive.
Pet by Beth Cato: This story is about Carmen who has Vincent (a Velociraptor) attached her. Vincent believes that Carmen could be an ambassador for the humans as well as alien beings.
Quarry by Lynn Hardtaker: Is a story of mystery, imagination, and things that are not seen. Will the people tell the difference between real and imagination?
Remember by Sara Cleto: This story about two sisters, Laura and Lizza who discovered bones in the garden. Do the bones represent a different time or are the bones speaking to the girls?
Spirit by Jonathan C. Parrish: This story takes you through space. There are rooms in the space that are your memories. The memories may be happy and good memories and there are rooms with not so nice memories. The place is not in reality space, but an important place to see memories and what lies in the rooms.
Tatting by Samantha Kymmell-Harvey: Maebell’s parents have set a career path for Maebell and wants to show this is the only career choice she has. Maebell, on the other hand, likes to work with her silkworms. She has been working with the silk worms and has a relationship with them. With her parents understand what she wants or will Maebell follow what her parents planned for her?
Unwelcome by Michael Kellar: Raymond loves dinosaurs. He has loved them from childhood until today. There is a world that is ruled by dinosaurs and Raymond has been chosen to be a first ambassador to this world. What price does Raymond have to pay for this opportunity?
Vermin by Cory Cone: In this story, Raptors are the mice in our world today. Michael, Archer and Jess are a group of specialists who are called when there is an infestation of Raptors. They have a call there is an infestation of Raptors. Will this be a regular infestation or will this be a huge problem?
Wight by Hal J. Friesen: This story speaks to the people who want perfect everything and if there is a problem and will not create profits it will not be created. Lisa is standing up for herself as well as the dinosaurs.
Xenoparasite by BD Wilson: Victor is working on a cure diseases in humans. He has found out that the cure he was working on may be the cure to wipe the human race from existence.
Yangchuan Lizard by Andrew Bourelle: Street drug “Y” is hot item on the streets. Charlie owns a bar in the downtown and Fender supplies “Y” . Will the two continue their businesses or will there be a problem surrounding them?
Zhenyuanlong suni, “Zhenyuan’s Dragon” by Laura VanArkendonk Baugh: A brother sister team is sent into action to uncover the writng. Their decoding leads to the Ziaenyan’s Dragon. Wait to see what is coming for the team.
D is for Dinosaur (Alphabet Anthologies) (Volume 4) by Rhonda Parrish. The 26 stories in the book are all based on stories about Dinosaurs. Rhonda Parrish has done an amazing job petting the stories together. In the author’s note page, Rhonda Parrish gave advice and read the stories however you want.
Angry by Michael M. Jones: Tanith Murry is a tough young lady who has no friends. She runs to burn off some anger issues Tanith has. She has an inner friend who is a dinosaur. She tried to hold that secret until Daisy comes along.
Bronteaurus by Simon Kewin: The dream of being someone else or something else is normal. However, Bronte is upset that in her dreams she is a Raptor. Bronte has been bullied at school. She wants to show the bully what Bronte can do.
Catechism by Brittany Warman: This is a story is about young bird brothers and sisters who are in a nest with their mother. The mother has taught her little ones to be brave even though they are small compared by their surroundings.
Duel by C. S. Macth: This story is about one person, Alejandra who is trying to protive of her family as well as her people.
Exposure by Gary B. Phillips: This is a story about a photographer, who has some demons in his past. He has bid on photography job on Dinosaurs for his little girl Olivia who loves Dinosaurs. He is trying to keep in control until the unthinkable thing happened.
Females of the Species by L S Johnson: An abusive husband who takes his wife, Carol on adventures to find a treasure. Carol is concerned that her husband may go above and beyond the normal abuse, but there is another force that she needs to be afraid with this treasure hunt.
G is for Grief in the Thousand Year City by Suzanne J. Willias: Pax is a descent of Dinosaur. There are several others like him. Pax and his two assistants, Abby and Evres are going to be brave about the dangers they will be facing.
Hepetomorph by Megan Engelhardt: Story of nomad people and water creatures who are looking for paradise. This is a story of evolution and will the humans have to morph into these creatures as well.
Invasion by Michael Fosburg: This is a story about one person Kitarcha and the Inaan people who fight to survive an invasion.
Jewelry by Jeanne Kramer-Smyth: Bonnie is a smuggler of dinosaur DNA. She has a way to beam from Earth and Mars. Bonnie always thinks of plans and back up plans. Time is what Bonnie is fighting. Will any of her plans work so that she does not get caught?
Kraken by Pete Aldin: Sailors lost at sea. Will the sailors get rescued or will the story of the Kraken come true.
Luminous by Alexandra Seidel: Mother and daughters have complicated relationships. Corvy is on an archeological dig with her parents. She cannot understand why her parents find digging on a barren planet. This story has a lot of twists and turns. You think you know what is going to happen but then it goes into in a different direction again. Hold on and enjoy your imagination assist you with this story.
Mentation by Michael B. Tager: Two students and a school project what can go wrong? Well hold on as Eddie and Julia try to clone dinosaur’s DNA.
Necromancy by K V Taylor: Judy with an abusive father, who has a special gift. Her father has killed her mother and she wants to get revenge.
Open Season by Amanda C. Davis: Try to imagine a world where the dinosaurs can be free. That is until Zig and Hazel who are building a weapon to hunt the dinosaurs thrive.
Pet by Beth Cato: This story is about Carmen who has Vincent (a Velociraptor) attached her. Vincent believes that Carmen could be an ambassador for the humans as well as alien beings.
Quarry by Lynn Hardtaker: Is a story of mystery, imagination, and things that are not seen. Will the people tell the difference between real and imagination?
Remember by Sara Cleto: This story about two sisters, Laura and Lizza who discovered bones in the garden. Do the bones represent a different time or are the bones speaking to the girls?
Spirit by Jonathan C. Parrish: This story takes you through space. There are rooms in the space that are your memories. The memories may be happy and good memories and there are rooms with not so nice memories. The place is not in reality space, but an important place to see memories and what lies in the rooms.
Tatting by Samantha Kymmell-Harvey: Maebell’s parents have set a career path for Maebell and wants to show this is the only career choice she has. Maebell, on the other hand, likes to work with her silkworms. She has been working with the silk worms and has a relationship with them. With her parents understand what she wants or will Maebell follow what her parents planned for her?
Unwelcome by Michael Kellar: Raymond loves dinosaurs. He has loved them from childhood until today. There is a world that is ruled by dinosaurs and Raymond has been chosen to be a first ambassador to this world. What price does Raymond have to pay for this opportunity?
Vermin by Cory Cone: In this story, Raptors are the mice in our world today. Michael, Archer and Jess are a group of specialists who are called when there is an infestation of Raptors. They have a call there is an infestation of Raptors. Will this be a regular infestation or will this be a huge problem?
Wight by Hal J. Friesen: This story speaks to the people who want perfect everything and if there is a problem and will not create profits it will not be created. Lisa is standing up for herself as well as the dinosaurs.
Xenoparasite by BD Wilson: Victor is working on a cure diseases in humans. He has found out that the cure he was working on may be the cure to wipe the human race from existence.
Yangchuan Lizard by Andrew Bourelle: Street drug “Y” is hot item on the streets. Charlie owns a bar in the downtown and Fender supplies “Y” . Will the two continue their businesses or will there be a problem surrounding them?
Zhenyuanlong suni, “Zhenyuan’s Dragon” by Laura VanArkendonk Baugh: A brother sister team is sent into action to uncover the writng. Their decoding leads to the Ziaenyan’s Dragon. Wait to see what is coming for the team.
bwagner's review against another edition
4.0
D is for Dinosaur is the fourth book in the Alphabet Anthologies series. This anthology was written by multiple authors that include Rhonda Parrish, L.S. Johnson, Laura Vanarendonk Baugh, Beth Cato, BD Wilson, Cory Cone, Simon Kewin, Samantha Kymmell-Harvey, C.S. MacCath, KV Taylor, Michael M. Jones, Brittany Warman, Gary B Phillips, Suzanne J Willis, Megan Engelhardt, Michael Fosburg, Jeanne Kramer-Smyth, Pete Adin, Alexandra Seidel, Michael B. Tager, Amanda C. Davis, Lynn Hardaker, Sara Cleto, Jonathan C Parrish, Michael Kellar, Hal J. Friesten, and Andrew Bourelle. These authors where presented with a challenge to create stories about dinosaurs. Remember not all dinosaurs are animals, they can exist in human beings too. Find out in these twenty-six stories what kind of dinosaurs are really out there.
A by Michael M. Jones is a story about an angry 16 year old that is angry at the world. What she dreams at night will shock you. Then one day she meets another girl. Do they have more in common then they realize? Will they become friends?
B by Simon Kewin is a story about a girl being bullied. Then one day she seems to have enough and decides to get revenge. When she decides to follow her bully, what will she find? Are things as they seem? Will she change her mind about getting revenge?
C by Brittany Warman is a story about a bird that explains what life growing up is like. Find out what the bird says and what happens when it times to leave the nest. What will happen to this bird and its family?
D by C.S. MacCath is a story about someone wanting revenge. Who can they trust, if anyone? Will they trust the wrong person? Will they finally get justice?
E by Gary B Phillips is a story about a photographer that has suffered some tragedies. Find out what happens and what the story is behind her tragedies.
F by L.S. Johnson is a story about being so obsessed with something that it starts taking over your whole life. Find out what the character is so obsessed about. Is there some truth to what they are saying or is he really just crazy? Will his changes cost him his life?
G by Suzzanne J. Willis is a story about war, revenge, kidnapping, it has just about anything you could want in a story like this. There are twists and turns on every page. Find out who wins the war or does anyone win?
H by Megan Engelhardt is a story about people who are in hiding below the surface. They move from place to place and never stay long. They are in search of water, will they find it? They are in search of paradise, will they find it? What happens when the sun comes up what will happen to them?
I by Michael Fosburg is a story is about life and death. Find out what happens when the Dreamer tries to chip away minds and memories.
J by Jeanne Kramer-Smyth is a story about a woman who is a smuggler. She always has back up plans. Will she run out of back up plans this time? Find out what happens to her and what adventures she will take.
K by Pete Aldin is a story about two boys who get stranded. What will happen when there is a chance for rescue? Will they tell the truth or lie about why they are stranded?
L by Alexandra Seidel is a story about a girl who feels as if she is invisible to her parents. What happens when she finds something mysterious? This story is mystery and suspense, a twist that you will never see coming.
M by Michael B. Tager is a story about a boy whose birthday is today. Will it just be another typical day for him or is there a mystery about to happen? How will his birthday end?
N by KV Taylor is a story about a girl that has suffered loss and physical abuse by her dad. Will she seek revenge? Find out what happens to her!
O by Amanda C. Davis is a story about time travel. What happens to two children when the machine stops working? What will happen to them?
P by Beth Cato is a story about imaginary friends. What happens when the imaginary friend takes over playing? Are they real or just your imagination?
Q by Lynn Hardaker is a story about a sister and brother staying with their uncle for the summer. The house is mysterious and has things hidden. Is this just another old house or is there more to it? Find out what happens to these two children.
R by Sara Cleto is a story about two sisters who sang very lovely and a set of bones who love to hear the singing. This story is mysterious and suspenseful. What will happen when the bones sing back?
S by Jonathan C. Parrish is a story about an older woman who is lost in her memories and dreams. She loves to explore the rooms in her mind, what will happen when she finds a new room? Will does it mean to her? New things in old places, one thing in particular. Find out what that thing is!
T by Samantha Kymmell Harvey is a story about a girl who is trying to get in to the Youth Federal Academy of Dino Services. When she doesn't get in, how far is she willing to go to change their minds?
U by Michael Kellar is a story about a man who wants to visit the dinosaur planet. He has to morph into another form but what will it be? What will happen when he is transformed? Find out what happens to him.
V by Cory Cone is a story about a couple of dinosaur hunters much like Ghostbusters. Are they in danger? What will happen when they get called out to a house? Will they catch the dinosaur?
W by Hal J. Friesen is a story about exploitative corporations. Will it become dangerous? How far will revenge go? This story has a little bit of suspense and mystery. Find out what happens to this zoo.
X by BD Wilson is a story about a man who is part of an experiment to make a difference in the world. Will he succeed? This story has suspense and mystery around every corner. Find out what really happens at this institution.
Y by Andrew Bourelle is a story that has a little of everything to satisfy you. It has action, suspense and mystery in it. Everything from drugs to organized crime. Find out just how dangerous this story can get.
Z by Laura VanArendonk Baugh is a story about a family who needs to mend. Will ancient writings and spirit work of cryptozoology be the key to mending this family? This story will take you on an ancient adventure that you will never forget.
You will enjoy these stories and find them interesting, suspenseful, and mysterious. Each one will take you on a journey to some place different. Some of them are harder to read then others but they are all enjoyable. All of the authors have created characters that you can relate to at times. They have created characters that interact well together and make the story flows. Don't let the title fool you, there is more then just a D in Dinosaurs in each of these stories. I highly suggest this anthology as I know you will find it as enjoyable as I have.
A by Michael M. Jones is a story about an angry 16 year old that is angry at the world. What she dreams at night will shock you. Then one day she meets another girl. Do they have more in common then they realize? Will they become friends?
B by Simon Kewin is a story about a girl being bullied. Then one day she seems to have enough and decides to get revenge. When she decides to follow her bully, what will she find? Are things as they seem? Will she change her mind about getting revenge?
C by Brittany Warman is a story about a bird that explains what life growing up is like. Find out what the bird says and what happens when it times to leave the nest. What will happen to this bird and its family?
D by C.S. MacCath is a story about someone wanting revenge. Who can they trust, if anyone? Will they trust the wrong person? Will they finally get justice?
E by Gary B Phillips is a story about a photographer that has suffered some tragedies. Find out what happens and what the story is behind her tragedies.
F by L.S. Johnson is a story about being so obsessed with something that it starts taking over your whole life. Find out what the character is so obsessed about. Is there some truth to what they are saying or is he really just crazy? Will his changes cost him his life?
G by Suzzanne J. Willis is a story about war, revenge, kidnapping, it has just about anything you could want in a story like this. There are twists and turns on every page. Find out who wins the war or does anyone win?
H by Megan Engelhardt is a story about people who are in hiding below the surface. They move from place to place and never stay long. They are in search of water, will they find it? They are in search of paradise, will they find it? What happens when the sun comes up what will happen to them?
I by Michael Fosburg is a story is about life and death. Find out what happens when the Dreamer tries to chip away minds and memories.
J by Jeanne Kramer-Smyth is a story about a woman who is a smuggler. She always has back up plans. Will she run out of back up plans this time? Find out what happens to her and what adventures she will take.
K by Pete Aldin is a story about two boys who get stranded. What will happen when there is a chance for rescue? Will they tell the truth or lie about why they are stranded?
L by Alexandra Seidel is a story about a girl who feels as if she is invisible to her parents. What happens when she finds something mysterious? This story is mystery and suspense, a twist that you will never see coming.
M by Michael B. Tager is a story about a boy whose birthday is today. Will it just be another typical day for him or is there a mystery about to happen? How will his birthday end?
N by KV Taylor is a story about a girl that has suffered loss and physical abuse by her dad. Will she seek revenge? Find out what happens to her!
O by Amanda C. Davis is a story about time travel. What happens to two children when the machine stops working? What will happen to them?
P by Beth Cato is a story about imaginary friends. What happens when the imaginary friend takes over playing? Are they real or just your imagination?
Q by Lynn Hardaker is a story about a sister and brother staying with their uncle for the summer. The house is mysterious and has things hidden. Is this just another old house or is there more to it? Find out what happens to these two children.
R by Sara Cleto is a story about two sisters who sang very lovely and a set of bones who love to hear the singing. This story is mysterious and suspenseful. What will happen when the bones sing back?
S by Jonathan C. Parrish is a story about an older woman who is lost in her memories and dreams. She loves to explore the rooms in her mind, what will happen when she finds a new room? Will does it mean to her? New things in old places, one thing in particular. Find out what that thing is!
T by Samantha Kymmell Harvey is a story about a girl who is trying to get in to the Youth Federal Academy of Dino Services. When she doesn't get in, how far is she willing to go to change their minds?
U by Michael Kellar is a story about a man who wants to visit the dinosaur planet. He has to morph into another form but what will it be? What will happen when he is transformed? Find out what happens to him.
V by Cory Cone is a story about a couple of dinosaur hunters much like Ghostbusters. Are they in danger? What will happen when they get called out to a house? Will they catch the dinosaur?
W by Hal J. Friesen is a story about exploitative corporations. Will it become dangerous? How far will revenge go? This story has a little bit of suspense and mystery. Find out what happens to this zoo.
X by BD Wilson is a story about a man who is part of an experiment to make a difference in the world. Will he succeed? This story has suspense and mystery around every corner. Find out what really happens at this institution.
Y by Andrew Bourelle is a story that has a little of everything to satisfy you. It has action, suspense and mystery in it. Everything from drugs to organized crime. Find out just how dangerous this story can get.
Z by Laura VanArendonk Baugh is a story about a family who needs to mend. Will ancient writings and spirit work of cryptozoology be the key to mending this family? This story will take you on an ancient adventure that you will never forget.
You will enjoy these stories and find them interesting, suspenseful, and mysterious. Each one will take you on a journey to some place different. Some of them are harder to read then others but they are all enjoyable. All of the authors have created characters that you can relate to at times. They have created characters that interact well together and make the story flows. Don't let the title fool you, there is more then just a D in Dinosaurs in each of these stories. I highly suggest this anthology as I know you will find it as enjoyable as I have.
shannonlovesbooksandreading's review against another edition
3.0
D is for Dinosaur is an anthology of 26 interesting, intriguing and far out concepts. Each story is a little stranger, more fanatical than the last. This anthology is book 4 of a series of anthologies.
A is a story by Michael M Jones. It is a fun and interesting story about Tanith and her inner “beast”. Tanith must learn how to control this beast in order to be happen in life. A is for Angry
B is the second story in this anthology and is by Simon Kewin. This story is about Bronte who dreams of being a raptor although she would rather be a flying type of dinosaur so she could continue to “rise above” since that is her life motto. B is for Bronteaurus
C is a story by Brittany Warman. It’s a short story about being free, small and brave at the same time. C is for Catechism
D is by CS MacCath. This is a story about “…your people are dinosaurs in need of a mass extinction event.” This story includes slaves, power hungry leaders and a little violence. Another interesting story.
E by Gary B Phillips is the sad story of a photographer who happens to be a dad. He learns the bigger picture of life and happiness.
F is a story by L.S. Johnson. It tells about the unhappy marriage of Robert and Carol. Robert becomes abusive and starts to believe in a serpent type of species that lives on an island. He researches the myths and decides the myth is actually true. Discovery at what cost? Can Carol ever recover from this adventure?
G is a story by Suzanne J. Willis and tells about Pax, Abby and Evers. Pax is destined to become like his ancestors, but he just wants to protect his friends.
H is by Megan Englehardt which tells about beings transforming into humans and back into fish type creatures. Interesting idea.
I is for Invasion and is written by Michael Fosburg. It is about Kitarcha and how the Inaan people fight to survive.
J is for Jewelry by Jeanne Kramer-Smyth.Bonnie is a smuggler of cells which can only be transported through her own bone marrow. The cells come from Mars and when there is a delay in the transport it seems as if Bonnie’s body may use those cells and turn her into a dinosaur. Can Snyder help her in time?
K by Pete Aldin is the ultimate fish story. It is short and not so sweet.
L is by Alexandra Seidel. This story tells about Corvy and her inattentive mother. Corvy finds a glowing rock on their planet which is not Earth. This rock could mean many things. What will become of Corvy and her parents because of this rock?
M is for Mentation. It is a story by Michael B Tager and is about Eddy and Julia. It includes time travel and a cloning experiment gone wrong. This story was entertaining in a crazy way.
N is by KV Taylor and is about the child Julia who is able to bring dead things back to life. But what would it take for Julia to live?
O is by Amanda C Davis and is a strange story about Hazel and Zig. They time travel in order to save or create a different world through the destruction of all that is good.
P is another interesting story. This one is by Beth Cato. Cousins Reina and Carmen must get along. Carmen’s imaginary friend is a velociraptor named Vincent, who seems so much more than an imaginary friend. Would be interested in seeing if there was more to this story.
Q is by Lynn Hardaker. This is a magical story about a brother and a sister who must protect each other and an egg that will possibly hatch into a dinosaur. But not if “Uncle” Mitch has anything to say about it.
R is by Sara Cleto and is about two sisters, Lizzie and Laura, who discover bones in their mother’s garden. The bones are removed from the ground and taken for study. The bones seems to help the girls remember a different time.
S is by Jonathan C Parrish. This story is about how time stands still but also hoe is passes so quickly. Good times and bad.
T by Samantha Kymmell-Harvey is about a little girl named Maebelle. She lives in a time where dinosaurs are used as commonly as a horse. Their skins are used like any other animal for clothing and handbags. The dinosaurs are also used in studies and experiments in labs. Maebelle believes she has a different way to accomplish the same goals.
U is an unusual story by Michael Kellar. Raymond is our hero in this story. Ray has been chosen to travel to another planet where dinosaurs have lived and evolved. His transportation would include him being transformed into a dinosaur himself! I see nothing going wrong with this idea!
V is by Cory Cone. This story is about Archer, Michael and Jessi. These three guys are the Ghostbusters of the dinosaur world. They come to your house and exterminate your infestation of dinos. Another interesting idea for a story.
W is by Hal J Friesen and is about Lisa who is trying to save all the genetically abnormal dinosaurs as well as those humans affected by the same genetic disease.
X is by BD Wilson. Dr Victor works for an underground facility. There are many different labs and experiments going on. Many secrets in this story. Can these doctors find a cure or will they just spread more disease?
Y is by Andrew Bourelle. This story is about a rare and exotic drug that is mixed with ancient Japanese dinosaur bones. Everyone wants this drug, someone or something even kills for it.
Z by Laura VanArendonk Baugh is about Brianna and her brother Brandon. While Brianna studied hard to get where she is, Brandon seems to have taken the easy way out. When Brandon needs Brianna to decode what he believes to be ancient writing she agrees but at what cost?
This anthology is way different than what I normally read but the stories were entertaining and well written. Dinosaur lovers will truly enjoy these stories.
A is a story by Michael M Jones. It is a fun and interesting story about Tanith and her inner “beast”. Tanith must learn how to control this beast in order to be happen in life. A is for Angry
B is the second story in this anthology and is by Simon Kewin. This story is about Bronte who dreams of being a raptor although she would rather be a flying type of dinosaur so she could continue to “rise above” since that is her life motto. B is for Bronteaurus
C is a story by Brittany Warman. It’s a short story about being free, small and brave at the same time. C is for Catechism
D is by CS MacCath. This is a story about “…your people are dinosaurs in need of a mass extinction event.” This story includes slaves, power hungry leaders and a little violence. Another interesting story.
E by Gary B Phillips is the sad story of a photographer who happens to be a dad. He learns the bigger picture of life and happiness.
F is a story by L.S. Johnson. It tells about the unhappy marriage of Robert and Carol. Robert becomes abusive and starts to believe in a serpent type of species that lives on an island. He researches the myths and decides the myth is actually true. Discovery at what cost? Can Carol ever recover from this adventure?
G is a story by Suzanne J. Willis and tells about Pax, Abby and Evers. Pax is destined to become like his ancestors, but he just wants to protect his friends.
H is by Megan Englehardt which tells about beings transforming into humans and back into fish type creatures. Interesting idea.
I is for Invasion and is written by Michael Fosburg. It is about Kitarcha and how the Inaan people fight to survive.
J is for Jewelry by Jeanne Kramer-Smyth.Bonnie is a smuggler of cells which can only be transported through her own bone marrow. The cells come from Mars and when there is a delay in the transport it seems as if Bonnie’s body may use those cells and turn her into a dinosaur. Can Snyder help her in time?
K by Pete Aldin is the ultimate fish story. It is short and not so sweet.
L is by Alexandra Seidel. This story tells about Corvy and her inattentive mother. Corvy finds a glowing rock on their planet which is not Earth. This rock could mean many things. What will become of Corvy and her parents because of this rock?
M is for Mentation. It is a story by Michael B Tager and is about Eddy and Julia. It includes time travel and a cloning experiment gone wrong. This story was entertaining in a crazy way.
N is by KV Taylor and is about the child Julia who is able to bring dead things back to life. But what would it take for Julia to live?
O is by Amanda C Davis and is a strange story about Hazel and Zig. They time travel in order to save or create a different world through the destruction of all that is good.
P is another interesting story. This one is by Beth Cato. Cousins Reina and Carmen must get along. Carmen’s imaginary friend is a velociraptor named Vincent, who seems so much more than an imaginary friend. Would be interested in seeing if there was more to this story.
Q is by Lynn Hardaker. This is a magical story about a brother and a sister who must protect each other and an egg that will possibly hatch into a dinosaur. But not if “Uncle” Mitch has anything to say about it.
R is by Sara Cleto and is about two sisters, Lizzie and Laura, who discover bones in their mother’s garden. The bones are removed from the ground and taken for study. The bones seems to help the girls remember a different time.
S is by Jonathan C Parrish. This story is about how time stands still but also hoe is passes so quickly. Good times and bad.
T by Samantha Kymmell-Harvey is about a little girl named Maebelle. She lives in a time where dinosaurs are used as commonly as a horse. Their skins are used like any other animal for clothing and handbags. The dinosaurs are also used in studies and experiments in labs. Maebelle believes she has a different way to accomplish the same goals.
U is an unusual story by Michael Kellar. Raymond is our hero in this story. Ray has been chosen to travel to another planet where dinosaurs have lived and evolved. His transportation would include him being transformed into a dinosaur himself! I see nothing going wrong with this idea!
V is by Cory Cone. This story is about Archer, Michael and Jessi. These three guys are the Ghostbusters of the dinosaur world. They come to your house and exterminate your infestation of dinos. Another interesting idea for a story.
W is by Hal J Friesen and is about Lisa who is trying to save all the genetically abnormal dinosaurs as well as those humans affected by the same genetic disease.
X is by BD Wilson. Dr Victor works for an underground facility. There are many different labs and experiments going on. Many secrets in this story. Can these doctors find a cure or will they just spread more disease?
Y is by Andrew Bourelle. This story is about a rare and exotic drug that is mixed with ancient Japanese dinosaur bones. Everyone wants this drug, someone or something even kills for it.
Z by Laura VanArendonk Baugh is about Brianna and her brother Brandon. While Brianna studied hard to get where she is, Brandon seems to have taken the easy way out. When Brandon needs Brianna to decode what he believes to be ancient writing she agrees but at what cost?
This anthology is way different than what I normally read but the stories were entertaining and well written. Dinosaur lovers will truly enjoy these stories.
jennadb's review against another edition
4.0
D is for Dinosaur is the fourth book in the Alphabet Anthologies series and written by multiple authors
A by Michael M Jones.
Tanith is an angry 16 year old. She is angry at the world around her, but she must learn how to control
the beast that lives inside her in. She dreams of monsters but are they real?
B by Simon Kewin.
Bronte is constantly bullied but she has had enough and decides revenge is the way to go. In her
dreams she is a raptor but she would rather be a the type of dinosaur that can fly so she can leave the
world behind. When she finds out things are not as they seem will Bronte change her mind?
C by Brittany Warman.
This story is written from the perspective of a bird that explains what life is like growing up and what it is
like to leave the nest and their family behind. What will this small but brave creature find outside the
nest?
D by C.S. MacCath.
This story is about revenge, violence against dinosaurs, leaders who want power and slaves. The power
hungry leaders think that extinction is the answer. Will revenge be the answer and just who can they
trust? Will that trust be misplaced?
E by Gary B Phillips.
This sad story is about a dad who happens to be a photographer. He has suffered tragedies but those
tragedies have helped shape him and hes is able to find happiness and that there is more to life.
F by L.S. Johnson.
Robert and Carol have an unhappy marriage. Robert is obsessed in his belief about a mythical creature
that apparently lives some where on an Island. As his obsession takes over his life he becomes abusive.
Carol may never recover from Roberts crazed obsession.
G by Suzanne J. Willis.
Pax just wants to protect his friends but he has a destiny to be just like his ancestors but he, along with
Evers and Abby become tangled up in revenge, a kidnapping, and a war. Is Pax able to save is himself
and his friends? Will they win the war?
H by Megan Engelhardt.
This story is about shifters who are in hiding, never staying to long in one place, always on the move in
their quest for water, paradise. But will all be lost when the sun comes up? Will they their paradise?
I by Michael Fosburg.
This story is about the Dreamer who slowly takes the memories and the minds of others. The Inaan
people are fighting a life and death battle and are just trying to survive.
Can they win the battle and continue to live their lives the way they do?
J by Jeanne Kramer-Smyth.
Bonnie is a smuggler and she always has a back up plan, plans that always sees her through but is she
about to run out of those best laid plans? It seems time is getting away. Will Snyder be able to help her
in time and will she survive without getting caught?
K by Pete Aldin.
Brynjar and Gunnar are two boys that are stranded and they are desperate to escape the pickle they find
themselves. Will they be rescued or can they find a way out and get home?
L by Alexandra Seidel.
Corvy feels like her parents never see her, she believes she is invisible to them. Corvy finds a something
which is not from Earth. What is this mystery item and what does it mean. What will become of Corvy
and will her parents finally see her?
M by Michael B. Tager.
It’s Eddy’s birthday and Eddy and Julia are planning something. But does that planning include a
birthday celebration or is it something mysterious. When they meet a stranger things begin to get crazy.
N by KV Taylor.
After a terrible tragedy Judy’s left behind with an abusive father. Judy has learned that she was gifted
with the ability to return others to life. With all she has suffered, will Judy be able to find her own life and
live?
O by Amanda C. Davis.
Hazel and Zig have a machine that enables them to time travel to different worlds but what happens to
them when their machine stops working?
P by Beth Cato.
Carmen has a friend, Vincent. Is Vincent more than he seems in more ways than one?
What happens when Vincent takes over playing? Will carmen become part of something that is much,
much bigger.
Q by Lynn Hardaker.
Margaret and John who are looking forward to spending the summer and working with their Uncle Mitch
and being away from their father. They find their uncle’s house is full of hidden things and is a very
mysterious place. What will they find and will their holiday be all they thought it would be?
R by Sara Cleto.
Lizzie and her sister, Laura love to sing. They uncover something mysterious from their mother’s garden,
something that reminds them of a different time but also something that invades their dreams .
S by Jonathan C. Parrish.
This story is about a lady who finds herself lost in her dreams and memories. She dreams of of rooms
that are found only in her mind and of the past. When she stumbles upon a new room she finds
something. What is this thing she has found?!
T by Samantha Kymmell Harvey.
Maebelle knows what she wants, what she has wanted her whole life and that is to get into the
Academy. Just how far will she go & what will she do when things don’t go as planned?
U by Michael Kellar.
Raymond’s grandfather is the reason he has a love for dinosaurs and the world in which they live. He
believes they are an intelligent species. Now he has the chance to see the thing he loves most for
himself but at what cost?
V by Cory Cone.
Michael, Jessi and Archer are Ghostbuster dinosaur hunters. As with any ghostbusters they rid the
world of the infestation of dinosaurs. When called they come but what happens when they get a
seemingly normal house call?
W by Hal J. Friesen.
Lisa is trying to save the lives of humans and dinosaurs who are have been genetically changed. How
far is Lisa willing to go to save these creatures. Will she survive or will it become dangerous?
X by BD Wilson.
Victor thinks trying to make a difference in the world. He believes in his work and believes he is helping
by being a part of an experiment. What is really happening at this institution which Victor believes he is
curing diseases?
Y by Andrew Bourelle.
Everyone wants the powerful new drug that is for sale on the streets, one that is exotic and rare due to
it’s contents but who and what are they willing to do to get their hands on it?
Z by Laura VanArendonk Baugh.
Brianna has always studied hard for what she wants in life. Her brother Brandon has always taken the
easy way out but when Brandon needs Brianna’s help she agrees but at what cost? Will this task bring
them closer together or tear them apart?
The stories in this book are all very short stories. They are journey’s full of mysteries and suspense. If
you love Dinosaurs this book is definitely the one for you.
A by Michael M Jones.
Tanith is an angry 16 year old. She is angry at the world around her, but she must learn how to control
the beast that lives inside her in. She dreams of monsters but are they real?
B by Simon Kewin.
Bronte is constantly bullied but she has had enough and decides revenge is the way to go. In her
dreams she is a raptor but she would rather be a the type of dinosaur that can fly so she can leave the
world behind. When she finds out things are not as they seem will Bronte change her mind?
C by Brittany Warman.
This story is written from the perspective of a bird that explains what life is like growing up and what it is
like to leave the nest and their family behind. What will this small but brave creature find outside the
nest?
D by C.S. MacCath.
This story is about revenge, violence against dinosaurs, leaders who want power and slaves. The power
hungry leaders think that extinction is the answer. Will revenge be the answer and just who can they
trust? Will that trust be misplaced?
E by Gary B Phillips.
This sad story is about a dad who happens to be a photographer. He has suffered tragedies but those
tragedies have helped shape him and hes is able to find happiness and that there is more to life.
F by L.S. Johnson.
Robert and Carol have an unhappy marriage. Robert is obsessed in his belief about a mythical creature
that apparently lives some where on an Island. As his obsession takes over his life he becomes abusive.
Carol may never recover from Roberts crazed obsession.
G by Suzanne J. Willis.
Pax just wants to protect his friends but he has a destiny to be just like his ancestors but he, along with
Evers and Abby become tangled up in revenge, a kidnapping, and a war. Is Pax able to save is himself
and his friends? Will they win the war?
H by Megan Engelhardt.
This story is about shifters who are in hiding, never staying to long in one place, always on the move in
their quest for water, paradise. But will all be lost when the sun comes up? Will they their paradise?
I by Michael Fosburg.
This story is about the Dreamer who slowly takes the memories and the minds of others. The Inaan
people are fighting a life and death battle and are just trying to survive.
Can they win the battle and continue to live their lives the way they do?
J by Jeanne Kramer-Smyth.
Bonnie is a smuggler and she always has a back up plan, plans that always sees her through but is she
about to run out of those best laid plans? It seems time is getting away. Will Snyder be able to help her
in time and will she survive without getting caught?
K by Pete Aldin.
Brynjar and Gunnar are two boys that are stranded and they are desperate to escape the pickle they find
themselves. Will they be rescued or can they find a way out and get home?
L by Alexandra Seidel.
Corvy feels like her parents never see her, she believes she is invisible to them. Corvy finds a something
which is not from Earth. What is this mystery item and what does it mean. What will become of Corvy
and will her parents finally see her?
M by Michael B. Tager.
It’s Eddy’s birthday and Eddy and Julia are planning something. But does that planning include a
birthday celebration or is it something mysterious. When they meet a stranger things begin to get crazy.
N by KV Taylor.
After a terrible tragedy Judy’s left behind with an abusive father. Judy has learned that she was gifted
with the ability to return others to life. With all she has suffered, will Judy be able to find her own life and
live?
O by Amanda C. Davis.
Hazel and Zig have a machine that enables them to time travel to different worlds but what happens to
them when their machine stops working?
P by Beth Cato.
Carmen has a friend, Vincent. Is Vincent more than he seems in more ways than one?
What happens when Vincent takes over playing? Will carmen become part of something that is much,
much bigger.
Q by Lynn Hardaker.
Margaret and John who are looking forward to spending the summer and working with their Uncle Mitch
and being away from their father. They find their uncle’s house is full of hidden things and is a very
mysterious place. What will they find and will their holiday be all they thought it would be?
R by Sara Cleto.
Lizzie and her sister, Laura love to sing. They uncover something mysterious from their mother’s garden,
something that reminds them of a different time but also something that invades their dreams .
S by Jonathan C. Parrish.
This story is about a lady who finds herself lost in her dreams and memories. She dreams of of rooms
that are found only in her mind and of the past. When she stumbles upon a new room she finds
something. What is this thing she has found?!
T by Samantha Kymmell Harvey.
Maebelle knows what she wants, what she has wanted her whole life and that is to get into the
Academy. Just how far will she go & what will she do when things don’t go as planned?
U by Michael Kellar.
Raymond’s grandfather is the reason he has a love for dinosaurs and the world in which they live. He
believes they are an intelligent species. Now he has the chance to see the thing he loves most for
himself but at what cost?
V by Cory Cone.
Michael, Jessi and Archer are Ghostbuster dinosaur hunters. As with any ghostbusters they rid the
world of the infestation of dinosaurs. When called they come but what happens when they get a
seemingly normal house call?
W by Hal J. Friesen.
Lisa is trying to save the lives of humans and dinosaurs who are have been genetically changed. How
far is Lisa willing to go to save these creatures. Will she survive or will it become dangerous?
X by BD Wilson.
Victor thinks trying to make a difference in the world. He believes in his work and believes he is helping
by being a part of an experiment. What is really happening at this institution which Victor believes he is
curing diseases?
Y by Andrew Bourelle.
Everyone wants the powerful new drug that is for sale on the streets, one that is exotic and rare due to
it’s contents but who and what are they willing to do to get their hands on it?
Z by Laura VanArendonk Baugh.
Brianna has always studied hard for what she wants in life. Her brother Brandon has always taken the
easy way out but when Brandon needs Brianna’s help she agrees but at what cost? Will this task bring
them closer together or tear them apart?
The stories in this book are all very short stories. They are journey’s full of mysteries and suspense. If
you love Dinosaurs this book is definitely the one for you.
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