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‘Younger readers will be on the edge of their seats’ The Letterpress Project’s DINOmite review for the second book in the Dino Wars series

Terry at The Letterpress Project recently posted a rave review for the second book in the Dino Wars series by Dan Metcalf with illustrations by Aaron Blecha, Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror: ‘Younger readers will be on the edge of their seats as Adam and Chloe do their Indiana Jones impersonation and there are plenty of unexpected twists. Dan Metcalf has built successfully on the first book and has… Read More »‘Younger readers will be on the edge of their seats’ The Letterpress Project’s DINOmite review for the second book in the Dino Wars series

‘Will leave children desperate for the next installment’ Book Murmuration applauds Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!

Louise at Book Murmuration recently posted a fab review for Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror, the second book in Dan Metcalf’s Dino Wars series which is publishing in September: ‘Dystopia can be suitable for very young readers. Dan Metcalf has proved this with Dino Wars, a series set in a future in which humans and dinosaurs live together and a reactivated bio-weapon threatens to wipe out all dinosaur life.… Read More »‘Will leave children desperate for the next installment’ Book Murmuration applauds Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!

‘Really cool’ Devon Life reviews Dino Wars!

Annette Shaw reviewed Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptors by Dan Metcalf with illustrations by Aaron Blecha in her Bookshelf page of the August 2018 edition of Devon Life: ‘Dan’s fan base is 7-9 year olds. Despite my best efforts with posh Night Serum I do look older than that but still thought the book was really cool, particularly if you like dinosaurs. These creatures may have reclaimed Earth but… Read More »‘Really cool’ Devon Life reviews Dino Wars!

‘Possibly the most exciting cliffhanger I have ever read’ Dino Wars is a big hit at Alderton Junior School!

Students at Alderton Junior School in Loughton, Essex, have sent us some fantastic reviews of Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptors by Dan Metcalf with illustrations by Aaron Blecha: ‘I would recommend it because the end of the story is possibly the most exciting cliffhanger I have ever read’ ‘My favourite part was when they went on a mission to fight the Dino War. I recommend this book to everyone.… Read More »‘Possibly the most exciting cliffhanger I have ever read’ Dino Wars is a big hit at Alderton Junior School!

‘A fun story that I loved reading’ 5 STAR review from What’s Good to Read for Dino Wars!

David at What’s Good to Read gave Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptors by Dan Metcalf with illustrations by Aaron Blecha a 5 STAR review recently: ‘This is a fun story that I loved reading, and so will children (age 7 years +) will thoroughly enjoy. I can wait for the next instalment to continue the adventure. Dan Metcalf has written the book in a fun style, some of the dinosaur names… Read More »‘A fun story that I loved reading’ 5 STAR review from What’s Good to Read for Dino Wars!

‘You know you are on to a winner when children ask to take the book home because they can’t wait until the next day to read more! Swallowdale Primary School can’t get enough of Dino Wars!

We were excited to get a class review this week from Gail and the children of Class 13 and 14 at Swallowdale Primary School, Melton Mowbray, for Dino Wars by Dan Metcalf: ‘We are very pleased to inform Dan Metcalf he has created a great children’s book.  The front cover is exciting and eye-catching so from the very first glance, the reader knows an exciting adventure awaits.  Then there’s the map – a super… Read More »‘You know you are on to a winner when children ask to take the book home because they can’t wait until the next day to read more! Swallowdale Primary School can’t get enough of Dino Wars!

‘I couldn’t stop thinking about what’ll happen next!’ Anglesey Primary School rave reviews for Dino Wars!

We have just received some really beautiful reviews from Year 5 students at Anglesey Primary School in Birmingham for Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptors by Dan Metcalf. Here are a few extracts from the thoughtful and wonderfully-written comments: ‘Dino Wars is a science fiction story created by Dan Metcalf, whose imagination will astound you! The story is filled with action and adventure, which will have your jaw on the… Read More »‘I couldn’t stop thinking about what’ll happen next!’ Anglesey Primary School rave reviews for Dino Wars!

Second Dino Wars book set to keep fans of Adam & Co on the edge of their seats!

Fans of the first book in the series Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptors are in store for a treat this September with the publication of the second exciting book Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror! “Enter the labyrinth!” he boomed. “Behold its secrets! Retrieve the holy stone! Only the true hero will succeed!” Adam Caine and his friends have been able to find two Dilotron crystals so far but they still need… Read More »Second Dino Wars book set to keep fans of Adam & Co on the edge of their seats!

‘An action filled rollercoaster!’ Story Island Reviews & year 6 pupils check out Dino Wars!

Year 6 pupils from OSPRINGE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL in Faversham, Kent enjoyed reading and reviewing ‘Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptors’, written by Dan Metcalf and illustrated by Aaron Blecha on reviews site Story Island Reviews recently. Here’s some of what they had to say about the book: ‘The book is about genetically engineered dinosaurs who can talk. There is a connection to JURASSIC PARK because they are genetically modified dinosaurs… Read More »‘An action filled rollercoaster!’ Story Island Reviews & year 6 pupils check out Dino Wars!

‘Guaranteed to excite and enthuse’ Fantastic class review for Dino Wars from Landscore Primary School!

Landscore Primary School in Crediton, Devon, has pipped all of the other schools doing class reviews of Dino Wars by Dan Metcalf to the post with this amazing feedback: ‘In ‘Dino Wars’, Dan Metcalf takes you on an exciting, action-packed adventure which is guaranteed to excite and enthuse. This captivating story manages to incorporate everything that you would want to read in an adventure. Think Jurassic-Park meets The Goonies meets… Read More »‘Guaranteed to excite and enthuse’ Fantastic class review for Dino Wars from Landscore Primary School!