A great day to read a children’s book , my son Alex’s 16th birthday! I remember the days sitting in bed with him as he said “Just one more page please” and of course I relented and read another, and then another page. It was probably a book just like tonight’s Dinotopia by James Gurney. A story of a father and son lost at sea and land on a far away place, Dinotopa, where dinosaurs rule the world. Will and his father are the only two to survive the ship wreck. Luckily the dolphins retrieved them and brought them safely to home. The story has the two journey through various exotic lands and learning that others have also been kept captive in this inescapable land. The story is enhanced by the beautiful renderings that reflect the land. The detailed pictures help bring the reader to the majestic land of mystery and adventure. Both Will and his father meet others who help them on their journey in search of a way to “go back home.” In the end, Will’s father reflects that their journey makes him realize that their old world was richly rewarding, “but here on Dinotopia my eyes have been open to the wonders of a new world” where animals communicate with people and there is a lifetime of adventures to live. Escaping out of this world into a new one is a dream for many. For one, I like this world. While the journey is exciting, give me NYC any day. What a great book to help kids and adults alike paint vivid pictures and assist in deepening your imagination. The illustrations alone are worth viewing. A good, fun read.
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