Beverly Hills Brontosaurus (Dinoverse) [Library Binding]

Scott Ciencin (Author), Mike Fredericks (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Dinoverse

Bertram Phillips's M.I.N.D. Machine throws him back to southern California's Jurassic period, and this time it also throws real dinosaurs forward into the halls of Wetherford Junior High! Bertram's only chance of setting things right again is to accept the help of J.D. "Judgment Day" Harms, the biggest bully in the eighth grade and the second-smartest student after Bertram. But J.D.'s own plans aren't pretty, and they may change the future forever.

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Bertram Phillips's M.I.N.D. Machine throws him back to southern California's Jurassic period, and this time it also throws real dinosaurs forward into the halls of Wetherford Junior High! Bertram's only chance of setting things right again is to accept the help of J.D. "Judgment Day" Harms, the biggest bully in the eighth grade and the second-smartest student after Bertram. But J.D.'s own plans aren't pretty, and they may change the future forever. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding
• Publisher: Econo-Clad Books (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613282523
• ISBN-13: 978-0613282529
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,688,645 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A series that's light-years better than it looks, May 23, 2005

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Trish "A geeky girl who reads too much." (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beverly Hills Brontosaurus (Dinoverse(TM)) (Paperback)

I picked up the first book in the _Dinoverse_ sextet (there's six of them) in a discount book store, as it was cheap, the cover art was horrendous, and the premise seemed ridiculous. I was expecting, for fifty cents, to enjoy making fun of it. Go figure, I now own the entire series as it's actually quite good. There are three story arcs which each cover two books. For my money, the first two books are the best. The second story arc is okay, but repetitive (and a little far-fetched at times). The final two books are as good a resolution as any, I guess, but just nuts in parts (think surfing dinosaurs, telepathic interdimensional aliens, and -argh- a food fight scene). Still, overall, this series is great fun and has a great respect for animals and nature.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enter the Dinoverse!, October 2, 2000

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kris (Cedar City, UT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beverly Hills Brontosaurus (Dinoverse(TM)) (Paperback)

I began reading the Dinoverse series this summer as part of a children's literature course at college. I didn't think they would hold my attention, being juvenile literature...boy was I wrong! The course ended two months ago, but when I found this book, the fifth in the series, I had to read it! My hat is off to author Scott Ciencin, whose work reminds me of my own childhood fantasies of dinosaurs brought to life. I work in a bookstore, and often recommend these titles to parents, looking for books that their sons might enjoy. These are great books for boys, jam-packed with adventure and imagination. I highly recommend the entire series! Can't wait to read the next book when it comes out in November!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dinoverse 5, September 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Beverly Hills Brontosaurus (Dinoverse(TM)) (Paperback)

This is an execellent read! If you've ever thought about what it would be like to be a dinosaur, then this series is for you. If you are already familliar with Dinoverse,then expect another romp through time with Bertram and some new faces. Each chapter ends in a cliffhanger, and the end of the book will leave you wanting to get your "claws" on the next. I recommend this to everyone, adults and children alike!