It wasn't really Rory's mum's fault. She just bought Dinosaur Pie for a change and gave it to Rory for his dinner. The next morning he was a dinosaur. Not dressed up as a dinosaur - actually a dinosaur.
His friend Daria suggests: 'Like, you could totally pretend to be cosplaying a dinosaur. Like, that's funny, a dinosaur playing a human cosplaying a dinosaur.'
It's not all that funny really. Rory can't talk. (That's because he's a dinosaur.) And he can't bear the thought of eating an apple. All he wants to eat is sausages.
It doesn't wear off. The supermarket that sold the pie doesn't want to know. The doctor isn't all that helpful. What are they going to do?
Publisher: Little Island
ISBN: 9781915071491
Number of pages: 176
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
"This book is great fun and moves along at a fast pace." - Sarah Webb, Irish Independent
"Despite the fantastical plot, Wallace's story has lots of real-world context that readers will enjoy, especially children who find it difficult to sit still and be quiet." - Sara Keating, Irish Times
"Hilarious debut." - Irish Examiner
"A roar-ing good time!" - Kirkus Reviews
"It would be an asset to any library as a reading for pleasure book." - ReadingZone
"An accessible and fun read, O’Rourke’s illustrations capture the confusion and fun that ensues as Rory tries to navigate the world in dinosaur form." - Irish Examiner
"With its clever, intertwining blend of real life, fantasy and friendship, this is a sparkling, fast-paced adventure for youngsters ready to move on to chapter books." - Lancashire Post
"Sure to have young readers on the edge of their seats." - Inis magazine
"Entertains and enlightens in equal measure." - Irish Examiner
"Debut author Wallace has created a warm and hilarious new book about celebrating our differences and exploring life with ADHD ... With laugh out loud moments, aided by genius cartoon illustrations from O’Rourke, this is the perfect story for the next step in a child’s reading journey, as they move on to more accessible and fun chapter books." - Books for Keeps
"Funny, pacy and poignant." - Teach Primary
"Dinosaur Pie is such a satisfying and well-rounded read it’s hard to believe this is Jen Wallace’s first time in print." - Absolutely Education
"Great to read aloud, and genuinely funny." - The New Statesman
“This should keep the kids amused on a rainy summer afternoon.” - Meath Chronicle
"This book was so much fun." - Leanne Reads
"If I read a funnier book this year I'll be very surprised." - Read and Reviewed
"Wonderful…simply wonderful." - Fallen Star Stories
"A truly wonderful depiction of school and family life that celebrates difference." - My Book Corner
"This is such a fun read for younger children." - Mrs Sydney's Famous World's Smallest Library
"Gorgeous debut for children aged six and over." - Mayo News
"A sweet, heart-felt little story." - A Fuse #8- Betsy Bird
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