Dinostars and the Planet Plundering Pirates

Name: Dinostars and the Planet Plundering Pirates
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781509813162
Price: 8.99 NZD
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By Ben Mantle

Series: Dinostars

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Dinosaurs aren't extinct; they're thriving in a distant galaxy as the Dinostars. When planets start disappearing, Captain T-Rex and his brave crew discover that Space Pirates are behind the mystery. To save their galaxy, they must devise a clever plan involving teamwork and even a very tasty doughnut. This thrilling adventure is the first in a new series combining dinosaurs, space travel, and fun science facts, complete with interactive pop-up Dinostar and character cards.
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Will the Dinostars get their planets back from those pesky pirates?

Will the Dinostars get their planets back from those pesky pirates?

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Dinosaurs aren't extinct. They're just living in another galaxy... Meet the Dinostars.

When planets start vanishing from the Dinostar galaxy, it doesn't take long for Captain T-Rex and his team to find out who's taking them - Space Pirates! If the Dinostars are going to get their planets back, they'll need a clever plan... and a very tasty doughnut.

The first title in an exciting new series of dinosaur space adventure! With fun space facts plus a removable pop-up Dinostar and character cards in each book.

Series: Dinostars

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Dinostars and the Planet Plundering Pirates

Dinosaurs aren't extinct. They're just living in another galaxy... Meet the Dinostars. When planets start vanishing from the Dinostar galaxy, it doesn't take long for Captain T-Rex and his team to find out who's taking them - Space Pirates! If the Dinostars are going to get their planets back, they'll need a clever plan... and a very tasty doughnut. The...

By Ben Mantle

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509813162

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 261.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 197g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Ben Mantle began his illustration career early, picking up his first award in a local library colouring-in competition aged seven. He went on to study Animation at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design before working as an animator in children's film and television. Ben has illustrated a number of children's books including Rudey's Windy Christmas (HarperCollins) and Callum's Incredible Construction Kit (Egmont) which won the 2013 Bishop's Stortford Picture Book Award. He is also the author and illustrator of The Best Birthday Present Ever! and The Best Christmas Present Ever! for Macmillan Children's Books. Ben lives and works in Brighton.

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