Rise of the Raptors

‘Absorbing, fast-moving, Â turning twisting tale’ Red Reading Hub relishes some adventure in Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!

Jill at Red Reading Hub recently enjoyed the second book in the Dino Wars series by Dan Metcalf Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror: ‘This, the second in a series of four, will be welcomed by those who relished The Rise of the Raptors but equally, new readers will quickly be sucked in to this new adventure of Adam Caine, sister Chloe and friends.Â Co-existence, co-operation, kindness, diplomacy and daring… Read More »‘Absorbing, fast-moving, Â turning twisting tale’ Red Reading Hub relishes some adventure in Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!

Five amazing new books out today!

Lovers of quality children’s books will celebrate today with the publication of five new fabulous Maverick titles: Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Tony Neal Lost in London (The Dog Detectives) by Fin and Zoa with illustrations by Monika Suska (new edition – as seen on CBeebies Bedtime Stories read by Sir Elton John!) Buttercup Sunshine… Read More »Five amazing new books out today!

‘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.Â Dan MetcalfÂ 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!

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! â€œEnter the labyrinth!â€ he boomed.Â â€œBehold its secrets! Retrieve the holy stone!Â Only the true hero will succeed!â€ Adam Caine and his friends have been able to findÂ 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 fromÂ OSPRINGE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOLÂ in Faversham, Kent enjoyed reading and reviewingÂ â€˜Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptorsâ€™, 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: â€˜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 â€˜Dino Warsâ€™, 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!

5 STAR REVIEW ‘A fun story that I loved reading’ What’s Good to Read can’t wait for more 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 whopping 5 STARS in a recent review: ‘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.Â Dan MetcalfÂ has written the book in a fun style, some of… Read More »5 STAR REVIEW ‘A fun story that I loved reading’ What’s Good to Read can’t wait for more Dino Wars!

‘I was impressed by how suited this was to younger middle-grade readers’ Book Murmuration reviews our new junior fiction!

Louise at Book Murmuration has just posted two lovely reviews for our new junior fiction titles: Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo by Alice Hemming with illustrations by Kathryn Durst: ‘A lovely chapter book which reminded me ofÂ Mr Majeika. A class of children comes together under the leadership of a less-than-normal teacher. This will be popular with children who dream of having an adventure instead of an ordinary school… Read More »‘I was impressed by how suited this was to younger middle-grade readers’ Book Murmuration reviews our new junior fiction!

DINO-MITE DINO WARS author events take over Devon!

Dan Metcalf will be very busy this month across Devon launching his new book Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptors at several dino-tastic events involving readings, games, activities, fun, book signings … and Dinosaurs!: Dorchester Dinosaur Museum Tuesday May 29th, 11am and 2pm (each events lasts 45 minutes) No need to book – just turn up! Waterstones Barnstaple Wednesday May 30th, 11am-12pm Just turn up! Torquay’s Dinosaur World Wednesday May… Read More »DINO-MITE DINO WARS author events take over Devon!