The largest land dwelling predator of all time, that’s just as at home in the water? Sounds like the last dino that James and his friends would want to come into contact with, but these intrepid young explorers are off to Egypt in search of the prodigious, prehistoric predator: Spinosaurus!
As always, this adventure will leave you on the edge of your seat wondering if James, Shovel, Pick, and Diggy will find Spinosaurus in time to make it back for “Show and Tell.”
… Or could this be the one where their mission is finally thwarted by some dastardly, ‘boneheaded’ villain. Will someone beat our heroes to the best fossil finds? Find out – one page at a time.
James Bone WILL return in…
The Amazing Apatosaurus Affair
Interest Level: Ages 5-13
Midwest Book Review:
The Slippery Spinosaurus Splat is the sixth James Bone paleontological graphic novel adventure, carrying prior fans into a new science-and-action-packed tale while providing a satisfying introductory back story to attract newcomers to James Bone's family and friends.
Here, scientist Mommypenny sends the kids back in time to ancient Egypt in search of the spinosaurus (which just so happens to be James's favorite dinosaur).
As the kids travel through time, a host of delightful creatures make humorous comments on the history and atmosphere of ancient Egypt, adding comedy into the kids' encounters as the story unfolds.
Facts about the giant "spine lizard" are revealed alongside those about ancient Egyptian culture and society as the kids explore, bringing even the most reluctant young reader on a lively journey through the past.
Carole Marsh's ability to bring these times to life through fun and humorous observations and interactions creates an attraction to history and science that makes this story both educational and amusing.
Lee Barrow's art keeps the James Bone characters familiar from book to book as these graphic novel adventures unfold.
The result is a fine way of introducing learners to science and history facts, through memorable characters who dance through the ages as they uncover mystery and events that include a curse, a dangerous villain, and the possibility of returning home with something unexpected in tow.
Adults seeking an engaging format that introduces history and science in a lively adventure-oriented manner will relish this latest James Bone addition to the dino-based graphic novel series, which is every bit as compelling as its predecessors.
-D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review