Dinosaur in Danger - Softcover

Geraghty, Paul

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 184939072X ISBN 13: 9781849390729

Publisher: Andersen Press, 2011

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A thrilling prehistoric world is brought to vivid life by awe-inspiring artwork in this reissue of the story of a young dinosaur separated from her pack With a mighty blast the great volcano bursts and rivers of red-hot lava race down the mountain. As the forest burns and the dinosaurs flee, Talon, a young raptor, finds herself alone in a hostile world of giant carnivores and dangerous gangs. She must find food or soon she will starve, but to do so she must win over the enemy pack. Meticulously researched, this realistic dinosaur thriller is perfect for anyone moving to a new school, classroom, or home.

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With a mighty blast the great volcano bursts and rivers of red-hot
lava race down the mountain. As the forest burns and the dinosaurs
flee, one young dinosaur struggles to survive, alone . . .

This thrilling prehistoric world is brought to vivid life in
awe-inspiring artwork and a gripping, memorable story.

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Vividly naturalistic and highly detailed color illustrations on every page of this book show children the world as it must have appeared in the days of dinosaurs. Beginning readers will be drawn into the dramatic story that opens with a fiery blast from a great volcano. Snake-like rivers of red-hot lava race down the mountain, and as the forest burns, even the great dinosaurs must flee. One young dinosaur is separated from its family and must struggle to survive on its own. Wildlife artist Paul Geraghty shows and identifies many different kinds of dinosaurs as he tells this fascinating story.
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Paul Geraghty is an award-winning children's writer and illustrator who lives and works in England. Acclaimed as one of the world's most gifted wildlife artists, he is a champion of environmental issues. His stories blend compassion with narrative skill to show young readers that creatures of the natural world are like themselves in many ways. One of his previously published books, "The Hoppameleon, " is also available from Barron's.

About the Author:

Paul Geraghty is the author and illustrator of The Hoppameleon, Rotten and Rascal: The Two Terrible Pterosaur Twins, and The Hunter, which was short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal.

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