Detective Dinosaur
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Detective Dinosaur

Written by James Skofield · Illustrated by R.W. Alley

Part of the Detective Dinosaur series

Detective Dinosaur faces mysterious cases and a shadowy alley threat. Can he solve them all?

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48 pages· 857 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· 460L
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Bookroo's summary

Detective Dinosaur, with his trusty sidekick Officer Pterodactyl, tackles quirky mysteries: a missing hat, a squeaky shoe, and a shadowy figure lurking in a dark alley. Is it a monster? Join the adventure as they unravel these puzzling cases, blending humor and suspense. Will Detective Dinosaur's instincts lead him to the truth, or will the shadows conceal more than they reveal? Perfect for young readers eager to solve mysteries alongside a comically clueless detective.

From the publisher

First, Detective Dinosaur solves the mystery of the missing hat. Then he cracks the case of the squeaky shoe. Then he goes onto night patrol and spots a scary shadow in a dark alley. Can it be a monster? Help Detective Dinosaur follows the clues and find out!

At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
857
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
460L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
27487
Publication
Published
February 1, 1998
First published
April 1, 1996
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064442350
LCCN
94042296
OCLC
38449129

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