How to Scare a Stegosaurus
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018 · Est. 1.5 hour read

How to Scare a Stegosaurus

By Will Dare, Mariano Epelbaum (Illustrator)

Part of the Dino Riders series

A railroad threatens a dino-filled town. Can Josh stop it?

4.2/5 Goodreads · 19 ratings
128 pages· 8,938 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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In the wild Lost Plains, where dinosaurs roam, Josh Sanders faces a dire challenge. Crooked businessman Malachi Wilks plans to build a railroad through Trihorn settlement, using stegosaurus workers. With the sheriff absent, Josh, alongside friends Abigail and Sam, must rally the town for a high-stakes showdown. Can they thwart Wilks' plans and save their home? Discover the thrilling clash of man and dinosaur in this epic adventure.

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Josh is dismayed to discover that crooked businessman Malachi Wilks is building a railroad straight through Trihorn settlement! With the sheriff out of town, it seems like nothing can stand in the way of Wilks’ railroad and his pack of stegosaurus workers.With his friends, Josh organizes the most epic, dino-filled showdown at high noon that the Lost Plains ever saw!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
8,938
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
710L
Themes & topics
Books about problem solvingBooks about mischiefBooks about dinosaursBooks about dinosaurs and prehistoric creaturesBooks about cowboys and cowgirls
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.5
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
November 1, 2018
First published
November 6, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781492668121

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