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A 3 book bundle of roar-some dinosaur adventures starring three neurodivergent friends.
Dinosaur Pie
Rory is having a weird week. A really weird week.
He has been turned into a ridiculous, small, feathered dinosaur. Pretty awkward.
Rory can’t use a human toilet. He can’t hold a video game controller in his little dino claws. His breath smells really bad. And his new carnivore body can’t stop craving sausages.
Rory finally gets his friends to take his embarrassing situation seriously, and together they embark on Operation Make Rory Human Again. But it's not easy.
Will Rory be stuck as a dinosaur forever?
Dino Mode Activated
Oleg’s new camera is definitely not ordinary. It has no instructions and no buttons, but it seems to know exactly what Oleg wants it to do. When Oleg goes on a camping trip with his friends, Rory and Daria, they soon discover the camera’s most special function – Dino Mode.
Now, with dinosaurs of all sizes running about the campsite and a nosey professor poking around, Oleg and his friends commence Operation Hide the Dinos.
Project Dinosaur: Top Secret!
Daria has a top-secret problem: she’s been hiding real, live dinosaurs in her bedroom!
Her new pets are excellent for scientific research but they are multiplying too fast! Her room is full of dino poo and the dino-situation is totally out of control. Things get even worse when the dinosaurs escape. Worried about a nosey professor capturing their prehistoric pets for his own research, Daria and her best friends, Oleg and Rory, must track down the dinos before anyone discovers their roar-some secret...
Reviews for Dinosaur Pie:
"This book is great fun and moves along at a fast pace ... an excellent choice for reluctant readers." – Sarah Webb, Irish Independent
"Despite the fantastical plot, Wallace's story has lots of real-world context that readers will enjoy, especially children who find it difficult to sit still and be quiet." – Sara Keating, Irish Times
"A roar-ing good time!" – Kirkus Reviews
"Hilarious debut." – Irish Examiner
"An accessible and fun read, O’Rourke’s illustrations capture the confusion and fun that ensues as Rory tries to navigate the world in dinosaur form." – Irish Examiner
"Dinosaur Pie is such a satisfying and well-rounded read it’s hard to believe this is Jen Wallace’s first time in print." – Absolutely Education
"Great to read aloud, and genuinely funny." – The New Statesman
"Gorgeous debut for children aged six and over." – Mayo News
"It would be an asset to any library as a reading for pleasure book." – ReadingZone
"With its clever, intertwining blend of real life, fantasy and friendship, this is a sparkling, fast-paced adventure for youngsters ready to move on to chapter books." – Lancashire Post
"Sure to have young readers on the edge of their seats." – Inis magazine
"Entertains and enlightens in equal measure." – Irish Examiner
"Debut author Wallace has created a warm and hilarious new book about celebrating our differences and exploring life with ADHD ... With laugh out loud moments, aided by genius cartoon illustrations from O’Rourke, this is the perfect story for the next step in a child’s reading journey, as they move on to more accessible and fun chapter books." – Books for Keeps
"Funny, pacy and poignant." – Teach Primary
"This work excels at presenting both kids and adults who show empathy and demonstrate compassion for others ... pulls readers into an entertaining narrative while illustrating what inclusivity looks like in the process, whisking even the most wayward students into a hilarious world of inquiry, adventure, and acceptance." – School Library Journal
“This should keep the kids amused on a rainy summer afternoon.” – Meath Chronicle
"This book was so much fun." – Leanne Reads
"If I read a funnier book this year I'll be very surprised." – Read and Reviewed
"Wonderful…simply wonderful." – Fallen Star Stories
"A truly wonderful depiction of school and family life that celebrates difference." – My Book Corner
"This is such a fun read for younger children." – Mrs Sydney's Famous World's Smallest Library
"A sweet, heart-felt little story." – A Fuse #8- Betsy Bird
"The humour and imagination are likely to be enjoyed by all young readers, there is an undercurrent of kindness to the way that Rory’s friends, family and headteacher deal with the fantastical situation." – V's View from the BookShelves
"Love the unique, entertaining plot!" – Imagination Soup Blog
"Highly recommend for any dino lovers and for anyone who has a little in their lives who loves dinos." – Netgalley Educator
Description
A 3 book bundle of roar-some dinosaur adventures starring three neurodivergent friends.
Dinosaur Pie
Rory is having a weird week. A really weird week.
He has been turned into a ridiculous, small, feathered dinosaur. Pretty awkward.
Rory can’t use a human toilet. He can’t hold a video game controller in his little dino claws. His breath smells really bad. And his new carnivore body can’t stop craving sausages.
Rory finally gets his friends to take his embarrassing situation seriously, and together they embark on Operation Make Rory Human Again. But it's not easy.
Will Rory be stuck as a dinosaur forever?
Dino Mode Activated
Oleg’s new camera is definitely not ordinary. It has no instructions and no buttons, but it seems to know exactly what Oleg wants it to do. When Oleg goes on a camping trip with his friends, Rory and Daria, they soon discover the camera’s most special function – Dino Mode.
Now, with dinosaurs of all sizes running about the campsite and a nosey professor poking around, Oleg and his friends commence Operation Hide the Dinos.
Project Dinosaur: Top Secret!
Daria has a top-secret problem: she’s been hiding real, live dinosaurs in her bedroom!
Her new pets are excellent for scientific research but they are multiplying too fast! Her room is full of dino poo and the dino-situation is totally out of control. Things get even worse when the dinosaurs escape. Worried about a nosey professor capturing their prehistoric pets for his own research, Daria and her best friends, Oleg and Rory, must track down the dinos before anyone discovers their roar-some secret...
Praise
Reviews for Dinosaur Pie:
"This book is great fun and moves along at a fast pace ... an excellent choice for reluctant readers." – Sarah Webb, Irish Independent
"Despite the fantastical plot, Wallace's story has lots of real-world context that readers will enjoy, especially children who find it difficult to sit still and be quiet." – Sara Keating, Irish Times
"A roar-ing good time!" – Kirkus Reviews
"Hilarious debut." – Irish Examiner
"An accessible and fun read, O’Rourke’s illustrations capture the confusion and fun that ensues as Rory tries to navigate the world in dinosaur form." – Irish Examiner
"Dinosaur Pie is such a satisfying and well-rounded read it’s hard to believe this is Jen Wallace’s first time in print." – Absolutely Education
"Great to read aloud, and genuinely funny." – The New Statesman
"Gorgeous debut for children aged six and over." – Mayo News
"It would be an asset to any library as a reading for pleasure book." – ReadingZone
"With its clever, intertwining blend of real life, fantasy and friendship, this is a sparkling, fast-paced adventure for youngsters ready to move on to chapter books." – Lancashire Post
"Sure to have young readers on the edge of their seats." – Inis magazine
"Entertains and enlightens in equal measure." – Irish Examiner
"Debut author Wallace has created a warm and hilarious new book about celebrating our differences and exploring life with ADHD ... With laugh out loud moments, aided by genius cartoon illustrations from O’Rourke, this is the perfect story for the next step in a child’s reading journey, as they move on to more accessible and fun chapter books." – Books for Keeps
"Funny, pacy and poignant." – Teach Primary
"This work excels at presenting both kids and adults who show empathy and demonstrate compassion for others ... pulls readers into an entertaining narrative while illustrating what inclusivity looks like in the process, whisking even the most wayward students into a hilarious world of inquiry, adventure, and acceptance." – School Library Journal
“This should keep the kids amused on a rainy summer afternoon.” – Meath Chronicle
"This book was so much fun." – Leanne Reads
"If I read a funnier book this year I'll be very surprised." – Read and Reviewed
"Wonderful…simply wonderful." – Fallen Star Stories
"A truly wonderful depiction of school and family life that celebrates difference." – My Book Corner
"This is such a fun read for younger children." – Mrs Sydney's Famous World's Smallest Library
"A sweet, heart-felt little story." – A Fuse #8- Betsy Bird
"The humour and imagination are likely to be enjoyed by all young readers, there is an undercurrent of kindness to the way that Rory’s friends, family and headteacher deal with the fantastical situation." – V's View from the BookShelves
"Love the unique, entertaining plot!" – Imagination Soup Blog
"Highly recommend for any dino lovers and for anyone who has a little in their lives who loves dinos." – Netgalley Educator
