Secret Dinosaurs – Serie

Fully illustrated,fast-moving and fun dinosaur-themed fiction. Perfect for emergent readers **** The Dinoteks series has proven appeal to emergent readers, with a track record in encouraging even reluctant readers to read for pleasure. The vibrant illustrations that accompany the text engage, children and encourage reading, as do the short chapters and cliff-hanger endings. **** The series is a perfect read for children who love dinosaurs, particularly emergent readers. SYNOPSIS: On a visit to a museum, curious school boy, Marlin Maxton, is fascinated by an old-fashioned model dinosaur. Imagine his delight when his interest sparks the creature into life – and not just one, but the other dinosaur models too, including a T-Rex! But these are more than dinosaurs – these are Dinoteks – a wonderful combination of antique metal models and prehistoric animal, they are as awesome as dinosaurs – and able to talk and feel. Best of all they befriend Marlin, who helps them to escape from the hunting humans who fear them – and want to destroy them. A fast paced, fun read, packed with fantastic illustrations to engage and encourage emergent and newly confident readers. The back of the book has an exciting “Dinotek-Spotting Guide” to immerse young readers in the world of the Dinoteks. This story will delight all young dinosaur fans and appeal to readers of series such as Dogman, Beast Quest, Horrid Henry and Dinosaur Cove. Reviews **** “5 star dinosaur fiction … The books are a great fit for the target audience – straightforward, energetic and imaginative.” Bookbag Book Reviews“Fast moving; rip roaring adventures … I especially liked the ‘Dinotek spotting tips’ section at the end where readers are invited to look around them for clues of the Dinoteks’ existence; it really brings the world to life for the reader.” School Librarian Journal

Marlin Maxton has discovered an amazing secret. On a trip to his local museum he found a forgotten room, full of dusty, life-sized dinosaur models. To his astonishment and delight his interest in these old metallic model dinosaurs sparked the creatures into life! But now Marlin and his new dinosaur friends - or Dinoteks as they are known - are in terrible danger. Their enemies are hunting them. Marlin and the Dinoteks must escape from the museum. But how? And where to? In this second book in the Dinotek Adventures series, Marlin must find the courage to take his place in battle and the resourcefulness to free his friends and lead them to safety.

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.In this series books the dinosaurs are not only back,they are 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 first adventure with his new friends. 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!