FICTION

In the Beginning…

by Arnaud PLUMERI
illus. by Bloz. 56p. (Dinosaurs Series: Vol. 1). glossary. Papercutz. 2014. Tr $10.99. ISBN 9781597074902.
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Gr 2–5—This new graphic novel series is chock-full of dinosaur facts. Each chapter focuses on a different species and includes a sidebar of quick facts. The story line is a bit odd (readers follow different dinosaurs during their prehistoric period while a wacky paleontologist appears with his dog to explain further fossil facts), but dino enthusiasts who enjoy a bit of the absurd will not mind. Back matter includes dinosaur terms and a glossary with additional information. The illustrations are zany and engaging, but the small font size may discourage some readers.—Melissa Smith, Royal Oak Public Library, MI
[=Color by]This graphic novel chronicles the habits and habitats of dinosaur species and coexisting reptiles and mammals. The panels include factual information about each species, but the main action is centered on puerile humor about anthropomorphized dinosaurs that crack corny jokes and get into a variety of scrapes. A stereotyped paleontologist shows up to add facts and mayhem. Glos.
Reviewed by Melissa Smith , Mar 01, 2014

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