Rating: 4.5/5



Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy



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Pages: 269



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Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book through KidLitExchange and the publishing company. All opinions are my own.



Synopsis: Sixty-five million years ago, a meteor struck the earth and all the dinosaurs went extinct. Or did they? Digby Darby has no idea about the extraordinary turn his young life is about to take when he runs off one afternoon. He tumbles into a hidden canyon and finds himself among dinosaurs that escaped extinction and survived to the present day in their secret domain. The Haanasasen, as the dinosaurs call themselves, have evolved and developed a complex language, social structure and culture over the eons since the meteor hit the earth. Digby of the Dinosaurs is an enthralling tale of self-concept, struggle, empowerment and identity. Will Digby adapt and find acceptance in this strange new world? Or will he struggle just to survive in the land of intelligent dinosaurs?



For a book about dinosaurs I thought this book was super cute. The book had great characters, it taught a lot about dinosaurs and acceptance and consequences, the world building was good, and the story was intriguing enough to keep me interested in it.



However, I did feel the pacing was a little too fast for the book and I found the names really hard to pronounce. While there is a pronunciation guide in the back it was still difficult to “say” the words.



Verdict: An adorable book about dinosaurs for children to learn about.