Dinosaur Habitat

by Helen V. Griffith, Sonja Lamut (Illustrator)

After being transported back in time to the Jurassic period, two brothers--Ryan and Nathan--argue over whether to stay in the land of the dinosaurs or return home. Original.

Genres: Middle Grade, Dinosaurs, Adventure

96 pages, Paperback

First published April 14, 1998

About the author

In Her Own Words...

"What I like about writing books is that I can sit and think about things that most adults never think about, and it's okay because I'm a children's book writer.

I can imagine what my dog is dreaming about or what she and my cat discuss when I'm not around. I can design a time machine or make up a tall tale, and nobody says, "Grow up, Helen"--because I'm a children's book writer.

I was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, and I work in the family business. We're distributors of roofing and siding materials, and I've never yet gotten a story inspiration from that. Most of my ideas seem to come from dogs I have known.

My grandfather was part of our family and used to read to me a lot-the Sunday funny papers, turn-of-the-century primers, and The Arabian Nights. When I could read for myself, I read fairy tales, dog and horse stories, and comic books by the dozen.

I started writing poems and the beginnings of novels by the age of seven or eight, but I was forty before I thought about writing for publication.

For fun, I like reading (especially Anthony Trollope) and birdwatching, and I've just started learning to play old-time fiddle!"

Reviews

[Miquela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this with my 5-year-old daughter. I thought she wouldn't have the patience for it since it is a chapter book with so few illustrations, but she loved it.

[Benedict Randhawa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ryan wants to stay forever, but Nathan would go home now if he could only figure out how. In the meantime some of the dinosaurs have plans of their own for the two brothers -- and that volcano is beginning to bubble.

[Pamela Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nathan and Ryan accidentally end up IN Ryan's terrarium where he set up a perfect dinosaur habitat. They have to survive the dinosaurs and figure out how to get back home. This is a great look at siblings as well as dinosaurs.

[Mary Moreno · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this one to the girls on the recommendation of a friend, and they loved it! I will definitely be spreading the word about this fun dinosaur adventure to the kids at school.

[Kaitlyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was read to me as a kid and I remember nearly 20 years later. It was a nice adventure book for kids, especially those who love dinos

[Ratforcekids]

You expressed an interest in fantasy and adventure, and this dinosaur chapter book provides both. Time traveling kids end up stuck in the time of dinosaurs.

[Jessica Strange · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this with my kids, and we loved it. Two brothers magically appear in the time of dinosaurs and have to get home. It was cute, and a fun read.

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Apparently I just dont like media about dinosaurs