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Dinotopia
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Dinotopia: Book 1

Dinotopia (1992) (edit title/settings)

by James Gurney (Author) (edit contributors)

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In the year 1860, biologist and explorer Arthur Denison and his son, Will, set out on a sea voyage of discovery and adventure. When a powerful typhoon wrecks the ship in uncharted waters, Arthur and Will are the sole survivors. Washed ashore on a strange island called Dinotopia, they are... read more

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HAVING LOST all my shipboard journals in the disaster of nine days ago, I will begin with the wreck itself, and the curious events that have followed.

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This is book 1 of 8 in Dinotopia. (standard series)

Followed by Dinotopia: The World Beneath.

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  1. James Gurney (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Turner Publishing
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Publication Date: 1992
ISBN: 1878685236
Page Count: 159

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  • Library of Congress: PZ7.G98158 Di
  • Dewey: Fiction

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Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Although the pictures are a draw for younger children, this book will truly grow with you're child if they can sit still and read this with you (and understand some of the vocabularly). Great for boys and girls alike. This story is fascinating and the illustrations are really what makes this series so great for children. Do not need to be a lover of dinosaurs to appreciate this book!

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