Project Dinosaur: Top Secret
Daria has transformed her bedroom into an unlikely secret sanctuary for a group of tiny living dinosaurs. She is convinced she has everything under control until the creatures begin multiplying and escaping into the neighbourhood. With the help of her loyal friends, Oleg and Rory, Daria must track down the runaway dinosaurs before a nosy professor uncovers her extraordinary secret.
Project Dinosaur: Top Secret is a fun, fast-moving adventure from Jen Wallace, brought vividly to life by Alan O'Rourke's expressive black-and-white illustrations. Blending humour and mystery with a generous dose of prehistoric chaos, Wallace delivers an engaging chapter book which celebrates friendship, curiosity and problem-solving. There is even the occasional encounter with dinosaur poo, guaranteed to raise a laugh from younger readers!
Wallace maintains a lively pace throughout, balancing laugh-out-loud moments with genuine suspense. The friendship between the three children provides the emotional heart of the story, while Daria's curiosity and determination make her an engaging heroine. O'Rourke's illustrations perfectly complement the story’s playful tone. Full of movement and personality, they capture the dinosaurs’ mischievous antics and the excitement of the children's frantic search, adding warmth and humour to every chapter.
Project Dinosaur: Top Secret celebrates teamwork and scientific curiosity, while gently reminding readers that even the best intentions can have unexpected consequences. Young readers aged eight to ten, particularly dinosaur enthusiasts, will find plenty to enjoy.
