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Dinotopia a land apart from time

By James Gurney

Shipwrecked on Dinotopia, Arthur and Will uncover a civilisation where dinosaurs hold surprising secrets.

imaginative adventurous richly illustrated wonder-filled

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Animals

What is Dinotopia a land apart from time about?

After a shipwreck, Arthur Denison and his son Will wash ashore on Dinotopia, a hidden island where humans and intelligent dinosaurs live and work together. As they explore its remarkable cities, ancient traditions and ingenious technology, they begin to uncover the secrets of this extraordinary civilisation. Told through Arthur’s journal entries and sketches, their journey is filled with discovery, danger and wonder as they learn what it means to belong in a world built on cooperation.

About the author

James Gurney is an American artist and author best known for his beautifully illustrated Dinotopia books. In these magical stories, humans and dinosaurs live together in a peaceful, exciting world filled with forests, cities and amazing inventions. James combines careful artwork with imaginative storytelling, making readers feel as if they are exploring Dinotopia themselves. He also writes about drawing and painting, encouraging young artists to notice the wonderful details around them.

Pages

159 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

1994

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