Dinosaur Boy: 0 (Dinosaur Boy, 1) - Hardcover

Cory Putman Oakes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1492605379 ISBN 13: 9781492605379

Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc, 2015

Synopsis

Despite Principal Mathis's Zero Tolerance Policy, Sawyer is a bully magnet, befriended only by BFF Elliot and the weird new girl. When the bullies start disappearing, Sawyer is relieved - until he discovers a secret about the principal that's more shocking than Dino DNA. Now it's up to the unlikely trio to rescue their tormentors from a galactically horrible fate.

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Review:

"Credible characters and real-life issues like bullying, appreciating differences, and being true to oneself keep Oakes's (The Veil) series kickoff grounded...Oakes draws on everything from the dubiousness of zero-tolerance bullying policies (especially when they're being used to ship students to Jupiter) to the importance of tolerance and the injustice of discrimination to create a story with unexpected depth" - Publishers Weekly

"An entertaining barrel ride past sheaves of middle-grade themes from bullying to racial identity." - Kirkus

"Oakes emphasizes the effects of bullying and peer pressure. There are also plenty of fun science and sci-fi ideas woven throughout. The trim size and plot-driven pacing make this an ideal recommendation for reluctant readers...A fun and funny read with layers of deeper issues" - School Library Journal

"A rollicking, action-packed read...a deceptively layered take on middle-grade social dynamics that will have your young reader appreciating Oakes' storytelling twists and turns as much as her lessons about acceptance" - Austin American-Statesman

"A fun mix of school drama, science fiction, and humor, the story explores the daily hassles of living as part dinosaur, along with the real pain of bullying." - Booklist

About the Author:

CORY PUTMAN OAKES was born in Switzerland and grew up in California. She graduated from UCLA and Cornell Law. Since then, she s been an associate at a big law firm, taught at Texas State University, and written several books. Cory lives in Austin, Texas, with husband Mark and daughter, Sophia. Visit Cory s website at www.corypoakes.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1492605379
• ISBN 13: 9781492605379
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224