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Rex

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This book is perfect for the young reader who hasn't yet outgrown their obsession with dinosaurs. Any elementary-aged kid can relate to the appeal of owning their own pet dino, so they'll automatically find a connection between themselves and Davy, not to mention all the fun of having two paleontologist parents. Young readers will enjoy the fast-paced action, and their imaginations will undoubtedly flourish in the wake of this entertaining read.

A sudden earthquake sends paleontologists into a crack in the earth, leaving the scientific community and loved ones to presume their death. Their eleven-year-old son Davy is staying with his grandmother when he receives the unwelcome news. But without proof, Davy refuses to believe his parents are dead. Then his parent's personal effects arrive, including an unexpected surprise.

Author Fred Yager pens an exciting adventure young readers will revel in REX: A NOVEL. This dinosaur in New York achieves a comedic success even as Rex and Davy outrun evil scientists in a quest for survival. The dinosaur is surprisingly intelligent and loyal, giving him a unique characterization among young adult fiction. A fast paced read filled with friendship and danger, excitement and surprises, REX comes very highly recommended.

Rex: A Novel by Fred Yager is an exciting adventure for young readers about a unique friendship and childhood bonding experience between a young boy named Davy, and Rex - a creature that has been long thought extinct on our world. A charming and heartwarming story, that belies a lifelong love of dinosaurs, Rex is a true joy to read and a welcome addition to family, school, and community library collections. Rex is also available in a trade paperback format...

Fred Yager's novel for children, "Rex", is just the right ticket for youngsters in the thrall of their dinosaur phase. It's a fast-moving fantasy with one foot in the real world of animal biology and the other in the field of interpersonal relations. In other words, it's both educational and adventuresome, good for boys approaching their teen-age years. But this story of a boy and his dinosaur friend is also perfect bedtime reading for parents. Each chapter has an ending that is certain to send younger children off to sweet dreams.

What would a boy do if he received an egg and a baby tyrannosaurus rex appeared when it hatched? That is the delightful problem that Davy has in this enchanting book. What do you feed it? What adaptations need to be made as it grows? How would you keep it and everyone else safe?

Davy's parents are archeologists that disappear in Africa. When their possessions are sent back to the family, Davy is given his mother's music box which accidentally has the egg hidden in it. For contrast, there is also the evil archeologist, Professor Berenson that is fairly certain that Davy has this creature while attempting to force Davy to give the dinosaur to him. The adventures develop friendships, trusts, and even include professional wrestling.

REX is such a humorous and lovable character that I found myself wanting to be a part of the story. Davy is a believable 6th-grade student that has problems very typical for his age. The weakest character was the grandmother which I found to be rather inattentive and often disinterested. The other supporting characters were very well established with each one having their own distinct personality.

The book is very fast-paced and constantly made me wonder how each situation was going to be resolved. The reading level is at about the 6th grade and definitely a book that would interest boys. I plan to read this with my class of 5th-grade students since this is very picturesque and has the high action level for students of that age. This is a fun book that everyone should read, adult and child alike.

Teri Davis

What would a boy do if he received an egg and a baby tyrannosaurus rex appeared when it hatched? That is the delightful problem that Davy has in this enchanting book. What do you feed it? What adaptations need to be made as it grows? How would you keep it and everyone else safe?

Davy's parents are archeologists that disappear in Africa. When their possessions are sent back to the family, Davy is given his mother's music box which accidentally has the egg hidden in it. For contrast, there is also the evil archeologist, Professor Berenson that is fairly certain that Davy has this creature while attempting to force Davy to give the dinosaur to him. The adventures develop friendships, trusts, and even include professional wrestling.

REX is such a humorous and lovable character that I found myself wanting to be a part of the story. Davy is a believable 6th-grade student that has problems very typical for his age. The weakest character was the grandmother which I found to be rather inattentive and often disinterested. The other supporting characters were very well established with each one having their own distinct personality.

The book is very fast-paced and constantly made me wonder how each situation was going to be resolved. The reading level is at about the 6th grade and definitely a book that would interest boys. I plan to read this with my class of 5th-grade students since this is very picturesque and has the high action level for students of that age. This is a fun book that everyone should read, adult and child alike.

Teri Davis

As a mature adult, I'm embarrassed to say, that I loved Rex and couldn't put it down. What a wonderful novel! Luckily, it was such smooth and fluid reading, that as I turned the pages to see what happened next, it only kept me up one night. As both a reader and a writer, I fully appreciate what an accomplishment it was to create something that works so well as a whole. The characters truly come to life and the plot keeps you turning the pages.