Tommysaurus Rex
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2004 · Est. 36 min read

Tommysaurus Rex

Written by Doug TenNapel

A boy befriends a T-Rex, but a bully threatens their bond.

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144 pages· 3,957 words· Est. 36 min read· GN510L
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Bookroo's summary

Ely, grieving his dog's loss, discovers a friendly Tyrannosaurus Rex in a cave near his grandpa's house. As their unusual friendship blossoms, the town buzzes with excitement. However, Randy, the neighborhood bully, is determined to ruin Ely's happiness, putting both the boy and his prehistoric companion in jeopardy. Can Ely protect his new friend from Randy's schemes, or will their bond face devastating consequences? Dive into this heartwarming tale of friendship and courage.

From the publisher

In the tradition of OLD YELLER comes the heartwarming friendship between a boy and his Tyrannosaurus RexWhen Ely’s beloved dog, Tommy, is hit by a car, he goes to his grandpa’s house for the summer to get his mind off things. While exploring a nearby cave one day he discovers a full-grown but friendly Tyrannosaurus Rex. As the news of the dinosaur grows around town, so does the friendship between Ely and his Jurassic pet. But Randy, the mean kid down the street, decides he’s going to make life miserable for Ely and his dinosaur-to devastating effect.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
3,957
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
GN510L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
159306
Publication
Published
May 28, 2013
First published
August 1, 2004
Publisher
Graphix
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545483834

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