Genre: Children’s lit,
Medium: Hardcover
Synopsis: A young paleontologist becomes the sheriff of a town with a high crime rate. But what happens when he deduces that all of the crimes are being committed by dinosaurs?
Review: This was the first book I read for my huge illustrator’s project, and it definitely set the bar. The story is delightful, the illustrations are humorous, and it was altogether an enjoyable read.
The plot of the story begins slowly–not so much because of the pacing, but because the protagonist is riding into town on top of a turtle–and takes a few unexpected turns. Notably being that the young paleontologist is taken completely seriously…which is incredible, considering how many books are out there where adults don’t believe the children when they’re actually right. Of course, there’s some reverse psychology going on in this book, so it rides out a little differently…
Ultimately, this book is humorous in all the right places, a fun parody of old westerns, and perfect for children who love dinosaurs and westerns.
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