When 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.--from the publisher
144 pages 978-0545483827 Ages 8-12
Pacing: Moves along well
Tone: Dealing with loss of pet; feelings of grief and anger; also fun and funny
Good for Champion readers who seek to understand; Teamplayers who appreciate animals and loyalty; Jokesters who will enjoy the dinosaurs antics and the graphic novel format; Investigators who will watch how the problems are solved
