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Dino Riders #2
How to Rope a Giganotosaurus
Welcome to The Lost Plains!
A wild west frontier where dinosaurs never went extinct.
Josh Sanders will do whatever it takes to become the next great dinosaur cowboy! He's pretty confident in his skills--after all, he did win this year's Settlement Race with Charge, his speed-demon of a triceratops.
So when news breaks that legendary dino-wrangler Terrodactyl Bill has captured a T-rex, it's clear to Josh that it's time to follow in the footsteps of his personal hero. But how the heck is he supposed to top nabbing a T-rex?
After a little brainstorming (and a lot of iguanodon herding) Josh knows what he has to do--bag himself a giganotosaurus, the biggest, baddest meat-eater in existence! Josh may have Charge and best friends Abi and Sam on his side, but this will be no easy feat. It's gonna take a whole lotta courage (and rope) to pull this one off...
A wild west frontier where dinosaurs never went extinct.
Josh Sanders will do whatever it takes to become the next great dinosaur cowboy! He's pretty confident in his skills--after all, he did win this year's Settlement Race with Charge, his speed-demon of a triceratops.
So when news breaks that legendary dino-wrangler Terrodactyl Bill has captured a T-rex, it's clear to Josh that it's time to follow in the footsteps of his personal hero. But how the heck is he supposed to top nabbing a T-rex?
After a little brainstorming (and a lot of iguanodon herding) Josh knows what he has to do--bag himself a giganotosaurus, the biggest, baddest meat-eater in existence! Josh may have Charge and best friends Abi and Sam on his side, but this will be no easy feat. It's gonna take a whole lotta courage (and rope) to pull this one off...
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144 pages, Hardcover
Published April 4, 2017
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March 10, 2017
What a great concept for a series of children's books. The stories take place in a wild west setting, but with dinosaurs. Who wouldn't enjoy that. The short chapters make this series perfect for those beginning chapter book readers from age 7 and up.
Josh and Charge (his triceratops) are getting accustomed to each other. In this book, Josh has decided that he and his friends are going to catch a giganotosaurus. The main problem is that no one has seen on around for years. This does not stop Josh, he researches them to find out as much as he can before coming up with a plan. Once again bully Amos and his sidekick Arthur, show up and tease Josh and his friends. Josh does not give up and ends up putting Amos in his place.
This is a great book for anyone who loves dinosaurs. It is an early chapter book that late primary, early junior students would be able to read with help or independently. The black and white illustrations are wonderful. They have great detail and I love the expressions that are shown on the characters. This book would make a great addition to school, classroom and family libraries. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.
Josh and Charge (his triceratops) are getting accustomed to each other. In this book, Josh has decided that he and his friends are going to catch a giganotosaurus. The main problem is that no one has seen on around for years. This does not stop Josh, he researches them to find out as much as he can before coming up with a plan. Once again bully Amos and his sidekick Arthur, show up and tease Josh and his friends. Josh does not give up and ends up putting Amos in his place.
This is a great book for anyone who loves dinosaurs. It is an early chapter book that late primary, early junior students would be able to read with help or independently. The black and white illustrations are wonderful. They have great detail and I love the expressions that are shown on the characters. This book would make a great addition to school, classroom and family libraries. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.
March 2, 2017
I'm pretty confident that this series is going to be an enormous hit with the kids at my library when it comes out in 2017. Mixing dinosaurs and the wild west is a pretty safe formula for entertaining kids.
This is the second book in a series, but could be read as a standalone. I would recommend reading the first book first, however, since the resolution to book 1 is casually discussed in book 2 and it will spoil the surprise for kids.
In book 1, Josh tames a wild triceratops and rides him in a local race. In this installment, Josh and his friends are on a mission to capture the biggest, baddest dinosaur on the plains... while still making it to school on time.
I'd recommend steering reluctant readers towards this series. Don't be afraid to recommend this to girls as well as boys. (I'd say in general, don't gender books, period -- books are for all humans!)
I received this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the second book in a series, but could be read as a standalone. I would recommend reading the first book first, however, since the resolution to book 1 is casually discussed in book 2 and it will spoil the surprise for kids.
In book 1, Josh tames a wild triceratops and rides him in a local race. In this installment, Josh and his friends are on a mission to capture the biggest, baddest dinosaur on the plains... while still making it to school on time.
I'd recommend steering reluctant readers towards this series. Don't be afraid to recommend this to girls as well as boys. (I'd say in general, don't gender books, period -- books are for all humans!)
I received this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
December 8, 2019
Title: Dino Riders: How to Rope a Gigantosaurus
Author: Will Dare
Reading Level: 4
Book Level: 4
Summary: Josh Sanders is a kid cowboy in a world where dinosaurs never went extinct. Josh dreams of being the best Dino Wrangler in the Wild West, but when Terrordactyl Bill catches a mighty T-rex, Josh knows he is going to do one better. Josh is going to hogtie himself a Giganotosaurus.
Genre: Modern Fantasy
Mentor Writing Trait:
Voice: Dinosaurs and the wild west is not a combination that most people would think up, and yet, Dino Riders manages to create a story that makes the reader feel like they are right there roping dinos with Josh. How it does this is through effective use of voice. The feeling of the wild west pervades through the dialogue and description. Combine this with all the dinosaur lingo, and readers find themselves transported. The only question to ask next after reading Dino Riders is to think about what other combinations could work together to tell a fun story, and that is exactly what students can work on creating.
Author: Will Dare
Reading Level: 4
Book Level: 4
Summary: Josh Sanders is a kid cowboy in a world where dinosaurs never went extinct. Josh dreams of being the best Dino Wrangler in the Wild West, but when Terrordactyl Bill catches a mighty T-rex, Josh knows he is going to do one better. Josh is going to hogtie himself a Giganotosaurus.
Genre: Modern Fantasy
Mentor Writing Trait:
Voice: Dinosaurs and the wild west is not a combination that most people would think up, and yet, Dino Riders manages to create a story that makes the reader feel like they are right there roping dinos with Josh. How it does this is through effective use of voice. The feeling of the wild west pervades through the dialogue and description. Combine this with all the dinosaur lingo, and readers find themselves transported. The only question to ask next after reading Dino Riders is to think about what other combinations could work together to tell a fun story, and that is exactly what students can work on creating.
July 20, 2017
This is the second book in the Dino Riders series. Set in a time when humans live with dinosaurs, these books are simple chapter books that are perfect for young readers (early elementary school).
Josh is back with his dino, Charge. In this book, he decides that he wants to follow the lead of his hero T-Bill and capture a dinosaur. T-Bill caught a T-Rex, so Josh decides he wants to do something even bigger: capture a Giganotosaurus!
Josh is joined throughout the book with his two great friends Sam and Abi. And he is matched perfectly with the big bully, Amos. Amos is a great adversary for Josh, and the interactions between the two are appropriate for young readers.
This is a delightful chapter book, and I look forward to reading book 3! I received an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.
Josh is back with his dino, Charge. In this book, he decides that he wants to follow the lead of his hero T-Bill and capture a dinosaur. T-Bill caught a T-Rex, so Josh decides he wants to do something even bigger: capture a Giganotosaurus!
Josh is joined throughout the book with his two great friends Sam and Abi. And he is matched perfectly with the big bully, Amos. Amos is a great adversary for Josh, and the interactions between the two are appropriate for young readers.
This is a delightful chapter book, and I look forward to reading book 3! I received an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.
January 11, 2022
We had a hard time getting into this book as a family. We liked the concept, but it seemed like the jokes and dialogue were a little too forced. Maybe we’ll have to read the first book in the series.
June 26, 2018
This book is a very good read and I loved it a lot it was very interactive and it showed friendship bye I hope you like it .
October 6, 2019
“I liked it because it was funny and the characters are cool. I also loved the ending!” (Griffin-6 years old)
July 3, 2023
My 4yo liked the book, but it was a little slow-paced. Still, he’s looking forward to the others in the series.
January 21, 2024
Wild west meets dinosaurs. Fun series for any kid that loves dinosaurs, cowboys, and crazy schemes to catch bad guys. I recommend for ages 3-10.
February 19, 2024
Fun kids fantasy land, full of adventure and laughs!
July 2, 2019
This was a read aloud/bedtime story for my kids. This is the second book in the series. My son loves dinosaurs, so we've been on a dinosaur book kick. It was fun and cute. We are looking forward to the next one in the series. These are not very long books, so I don't want to give much away. But, nothing really goes as planned. Which makes for a funny adventure.
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March 30, 2017
To make sure his life stays exciting, Josh decides he needs to be like his idol T-Bill and catch a meat eater. T-Bill was recently in the news for catching a T-rex. Josh convinces his friends (with the heckling of the town bully helping) that they need to catch…a gigantosaurus. Can they do it, or has Josh just gotten them into huge trouble?
Like the first book in this series, this is designed to appeal to dinosaur loving adventure fans. The story is a little stinky (not as in bad, as in smelly stuff included), Josh perhaps learns a lesson, and his faithful triceratops Charge is along for heroic acts and laughs. Again, the plot may be simple for adults, but the target audience should find it a hoot. Hand this one to reluctant readers who can’t get enough of dinosaurs. It’s a Wild West with dinosaurs instead of cattle and horses, and Josh gets up to some crazy action. Recommended for elementary libraries.
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Like the first book in this series, this is designed to appeal to dinosaur loving adventure fans. The story is a little stinky (not as in bad, as in smelly stuff included), Josh perhaps learns a lesson, and his faithful triceratops Charge is along for heroic acts and laughs. Again, the plot may be simple for adults, but the target audience should find it a hoot. Hand this one to reluctant readers who can’t get enough of dinosaurs. It’s a Wild West with dinosaurs instead of cattle and horses, and Josh gets up to some crazy action. Recommended for elementary libraries.
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 19, 2017
Just love this series for my little nephew. He adores dinosaurs and cowboys. This is the perfect blend and I think he is going to love it. I can't wait for the next two to come out!
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