THE SECRET DINOSAUR: JURASSIC ADVENTURE (THE DINOTEK ADVENTURES)

Book ID/图书代码： 08518015B83242

English Summary/英文概要： Dinosaurs, adventure, humour and action - a great new series for young readers

On a trip to a museum Marlin Maxton discovers a forgotten room full of fantastic old dinosaur models. To his astonishment and delight his interest sparks the huge machines into life. These are dinosaurs for a new generation - life-sized animals and living machines combined.
Dinosaur books for children - in which dinosaurs are not only back,they’re better than ever. These dinosaurs are awesome prehistoric creatures re-invented and able to talk, feel and work together as a team. Best of all they befriend Marlin and together they set off on on a series of thrilling adventures - the first being to escape from the adults who fear them and are hunting them.

Book 3 is the thrilling climax to Marlin’s adventure. Warm characters, thrilling action, short chapters and vibrant illustrations make this the perfect read. Young readers, just moving on from beginner books, love the animal details, action adventure and page-turning plot twists.

Great for fans of animals stories, dinosaurs, mysteries and adventure. These illustrated children’s books are in the tradition of stories such as Fantastic Mr Fox and Watership Down; the animals are great characters. The series appeals to fans of: Dinosaur Cove, Beast Quest and Magic Tree House - in fact any readers who enjoy a great adventure story. A gripping combination of action and adventure bringing together magic and science, fun and dinosaurs!

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 在去博物馆的途中，马林•马克斯发现了一间积满灰尘的远古恐龙展示房。他的这个意外发现和喜悦，点燃了他对这些巨型模型的生命兴趣!这些恐龙在今天，可以说是活生生的巨型动物和金属机器的结合体，这些都是恐龙。他们和史前巨龙一样，是令人敬畏的生物，同时也速是马林最好的朋友。

Awards/获奖情况："Science Fiction and dinosaurs, what a great way to encourage reading...Imaginative and full of action and with illustrations to make it all come alive" --- Parents-in-Touch

“Please publish more books soon, especially in paperback in the US. My sons, ages 4 and 6, are obsessed, they read #3 in a day and are dying for the next adventures. We love the Dinoteks!” (US parent)

"I got this to hopefully encourage my 8 year old son to start liking to read. I read this to him and my other 3 kids aloud in one sitting. It was too exciting to put down and wait for the next chapter." (US parent)

“My 7 year old burned through this book in a day. It’s a great stepping stone from picture books to more advanced reading.” (US parent)

"My 7 year old son LOVED it, a fun creative story where science fiction and dinosaurs intersect. I read this out loud to both my children in three sitings and they were completely captivated by the story." (US Parent blogger)

"I really, really liked the book and I want to read it everyday" (Dominic aged 7, US)

"I am 5 and love mum reading the books to us at night. We all cant wait for number 4!!!" (Stanley, California)

"My son is in kindergarten and reading on a middle/end first grade level. We have been trying to find a chapter book to start him out on. His Great Aunt got him the first two books and he almost has the first book finished after only having it 2 days! We all are enjoying him telling us about what is happening!" (US Parent)

Book 4 is fantastic, I love the sauropod, it’s great, its my favorite dinotek now ... Everyone at Seven Arrows Elementary loved your visit I am so glad we got to meet you. We have got our dinotek poster up on the wall.

About the Author/作者介绍： N.S Blackman is a London-based writer, illustrator and father of two.
He was inspired to write The Secret Dinosaur series for his son, a keen reader and dinosaur fan - Dinoteks were the answer!
Nigel has been writing and drawing since his own childhood. He is a judge for the Children’s Art Competition at the Dulwich Festival in London and regularly visits schools for talks about writing and illustrating.
Nigel’s next series of books is due out in summer 2015 and he will also publish more Dinotek stories next year, including a second kindle short story in the related series for younger children, The Amazing Dinoteks.
For more about the Dinoteks, including free activity sheets by NS Blackman visit: www.dinoteks.com or the NS Blackman Facebook page where you can also connect with Nigel.

Format:HARDCOVER

Rights Status/版权销售情况：Simplified Chinese/简体中文：AVAILABLE

Complex/Traditional Chinese/繁体中文：AVAILABLE

Sales in other countries/其他国家销售情况：Korean (BookCity21), Indonesia (Gramedia), Swedish (under offer) and Turkey (under offer).

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