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The Girl and the Dinosaur

Name: The Girl and the Dinosaur
Rating: 4.73 (15 reviews)
ISBN: 9781408880548

By Hollie Hughes

Marianne’s dinosaur bones come alive—but what will they discover beneath the stars?

magical heartwarming imaginative beautifully illustrated

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.73

From 15 readers

What do our readers think of The Girl and the Dinosaur? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy Bony’s colourful adventures, the dinosaur’s magical transformation and Marianne’s new friendship. Some children wonder whether Marianne feels lonely at the beginning, while others think she is happy because she is busy exploring.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Girl and the Dinosaur?

The Girl and the Dinosaur is a dreamy, moonlit adventure with a wonderfully determined heroine, a friendly dinosaur and illustrations full of tiny details to discover. Hollie Hughes’s gentle rhymes make this a lovely bedtime read. Best suited to young dinosaur fans and big dreamers who enjoy stories where friendship and imagination can open almost any door.

Genres

Animals Fantasy Friendship/Family

What is The Girl and the Dinosaur about?

Marianne loves searching for dinosaur bones on the beach, wishing for a friend of her own. One magical night, her dream comes true as her dinosaur comes to life! Together, they embark on an enchanting adventure beneath the stars, discovering friendship, imagination and the wonders of the night. A beautifully illustrated story that celebrates dreams and the power of believing in the impossible.

About the author

Hollie Hughes is a children’s author from the UK who loves writing fun and imaginative stories. She is best known for her popular picture book 'The Girl and the Dinosaur' and has written other magical tales that spark curiosity and creativity. Hollie enjoys inspiring young readers to dream big and explore the world through books.

Discussion ideas around The Girl and the Dinosaur

Marianne’s imagination: What do you think makes Marianne’s dinosaur adventure feel so real and exciting to her?

Finding friendship: How does Marianne’s life change when Bony becomes her friend, and what makes someone a good friend?

Dreams and wishes: If you could make one impossible wish come true for a night, what would you wish for and where would you go?

Digging for Dinosaur Bones: Why do you think it is important that Marianne loves digging for dinosaur bones?

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2020

First published

2019

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