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Mark of the Pteranodon: Rise of the Chosen One
Kai Kalua knows the world’s biggest secret—Pteranodons did NOT go extinct. Abandoned on a remote beach, Kai travels to paradise to figure out his life’s mission. Guided by a dog genius and a red-footed tortoise with GPS, his journey will include mysterious dreams and mastering the magic of two ancient relics. Being the leader of giant flying creatures will be easy, and the impossible task will be fitting into the scariest place on earth—middle school.
Kai’s birthright to become The Chosen One will be difficult. A growing list of humans and Pteranodons are ready to stop him and try to steal his power. Kai’s confidence in himself will be tested and his ability to make friends will be critical. To succeed he must follow every step of the Pteranodon Clan Motto: Be Brave. Be Humble. Be Wise. And Above All Protect Ohana.
Can a 12 year-old with hyperactive tendencies really save Pteranodons from extinction again? Only the skies over Maui know the answer!
Kai’s birthright to become The Chosen One will be difficult. A growing list of humans and Pteranodons are ready to stop him and try to steal his power. Kai’s confidence in himself will be tested and his ability to make friends will be critical. To succeed he must follow every step of the Pteranodon Clan Motto: Be Brave. Be Humble. Be Wise. And Above All Protect Ohana.
Can a 12 year-old with hyperactive tendencies really save Pteranodons from extinction again? Only the skies over Maui know the answer!
504 pages, Paperback
Published January 19, 2024
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About the author
Mitzi Scotten
1 book2 followers Dr. Mitzi Scotten is a pediatrician, medical educator and above all a lover of dinosaurs.
Mark of the Pteranodon is her first work of fiction and she plans to make it a trilogy
In addition to dinosaurs, the author loves animals and used her own pets as muses for the novel.
Living with ADHD, she used Mark of the Pteranodon to introduce the world to an epic hero who suffers from hyperactivity and inability to stay focused. She hopes it will inspire everyone who has always struggled to complete tasks.
The author's favorite place on earth is Maui and Mark of the Pteranodon pays homage to the rich history and cultural stories of the ancient Hawaiians.
Mark of the Pteranodon is her first work of fiction and she plans to make it a trilogy
In addition to dinosaurs, the author loves animals and used her own pets as muses for the novel.
Living with ADHD, she used Mark of the Pteranodon to introduce the world to an epic hero who suffers from hyperactivity and inability to stay focused. She hopes it will inspire everyone who has always struggled to complete tasks.
The author's favorite place on earth is Maui and Mark of the Pteranodon pays homage to the rich history and cultural stories of the ancient Hawaiians.
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March 2, 2025
I appreciated the respect given to the Hawaiian culture and language. There is a Hawaiian glossary in the back of the book, but it's not in alphabetical order and some words used in the text aren't included in the glossary.
There are too many spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors to count. The dialog is stilted in some cases. Was a copy editor used? That person would have been invaluable and this book could have been so much better. The poor writing bumped down my rating.
There is an eclectic group of characters that become more sympathetic as we learn more about them.
Donner and Okana remind me of Boris and Natasha in the Bullwinkle cartoons I watched as a child. Theo also provides comic relief. Even Drake becomes likeable.
I did enjoy the plot and especially the pteranodons.
This is the first in a series, which was a disappointing realization after almost 500 pages.
There are too many spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors to count. The dialog is stilted in some cases. Was a copy editor used? That person would have been invaluable and this book could have been so much better. The poor writing bumped down my rating.
There is an eclectic group of characters that become more sympathetic as we learn more about them.
Donner and Okana remind me of Boris and Natasha in the Bullwinkle cartoons I watched as a child. Theo also provides comic relief. Even Drake becomes likeable.
I did enjoy the plot and especially the pteranodons.
This is the first in a series, which was a disappointing realization after almost 500 pages.
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August 30, 2025haven't got to finish it yet but the author is the sweetest person. I went to a signing of hers at the Unraveled book and yarn store and we were talking she was packing up to go and she gifted this book to me and so far I love this book and so does my bestie so thank you so much♥️♥️♥️
March 20, 2024
Really enjoyed this book! A great fast-paced adventure with lots to learn about Hawaiian culture made it a great beach read!
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