Mary Pope Osborne has written so many amazing novels that have been loved by millions of readers over the years and now we get to enjoy her adventures in a new way. For those who are excited to read her books but aren’t quite ready for the length, Jenny Laird has taken Osborne’s book one of Magic Tree House and adapted it. In Dinosaurs Before Dark The Graphic Novel we meet Jack and Annie and join them as they discover the treehouse for the first time. The story takes us to the land of the dinosaurs where we learn about several of the extinct creatures. Even if you’ve read her chapter books, it will be fun to check this one out to enjoy the illustrations that Kelly and Nichole Matthews have added to such a great story. This quick and delightful read will capture the interest of many young readers.
Review of a Digital Advance Reading Copy
This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Random House Books for Young Readers
Content Analysis:
Profanity/Language: None
Violence/Gore: Few (2) brief incidents including character joking about a monster eating him; character worried about getting eaten by a dinosaur.
Sex/Nudity: None
Mature Subject Matter:
None
Alcohol / Drug Use:
None
