Dinosaur Pie by Jen Wallace

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?

About the Author
Jen Wallace is an author and mother from Cork who loves stories. She works in both verse and prose and likes to weave stories from a child's perspective, full of wonder, deep wisdom and questions about the world. Her perspective is an autistic one and is informed by her years of working with children. She was selected as a Children's Books Ireland Raising Voices fellow 2022.

Reviews

"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 *

"It would be an asset to any library as a reading for pleasure book."

* ReadingZone *

"Hilarious debut."

* Irish Examiner *

"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 *

"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 *



Book Information
ISBN 9781915071491
Author Jen Wallace
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Little Island
Publisher Little Island