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Pirasaurs!

By Josh Funk
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Pirasaurs! introduces readers to a lively crew of pirate dinosaurs on a quest for adventure and treasure. Follow Captain Rex, Velocimate with golden teeth, one-eyed Bronto Beard, and their newest small but eager member as they navigate the high seas and learn the ropes of pirate life.
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This lively story is ideal for young children who enjoy playful adventures featuring dinosaurs and pirates, blending action with friendship and teamwork themes.

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"A crew of pirate dinosaurs sails the open sea, looks for treasure, and inducts a new recruit, who's having some trouble feeling like part of a team. When a rival group of pirate dinosaurs attacks, though, it's up to the newest pirasaur to save the day"--

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They're Pirates! They're Dinosaurs! They're Pirasaurs!

Meet the Pirasaurs, a ragtag team of seasoned pirate dinosaurs looking for adventure and treasure! There's the fearsome Captain Rex, golden-toothed Velocimate, one-eyed Bronto Beard, and more... as well as one new recruit who may be small, but who's eager to prove he can learn the ropes and find his place on the team.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780545750493

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 August 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Michael Slack

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Josh Funk Young Adult

About the Author

Josh Funk grew up in New England and studied Computer Science in school. Today, he still lives in New England and when not writing Java code or Python scripts, he drinks Java coffee and writes picture books like Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast. Pirasaurs! is his first book with Scholastic. Josh lives with his wife, children, and assorted pets and monsters in Massachusetts.

Michael Slack is an artist, illustrator, and character designer. His humorous, character-driven art can be found in books, magazines, and on television. He has written and illustrated many books for children, including Monkey Truck and Elecopter as well as Nugget and Fang: Friends Forever--or Snack Time? written by Tammi Sauer and Pass It On written by Marilyn Sadler. He lives in Northern California with his wife, daughter, and a dog named Iggy Pup.

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