Books with title The Secret Dinosaur

The Bowden family has a secret. It's a secret every child should know. All the Bowden kids know the secret, except for the youngest, Bobby. Bobby knew the others knew something he didn't, but no one was telling. He had to figure it out for himself. It was something that would change his life for the better forever. -- For every child, this story emphasizes the importance of kindness in a most delightful way. -- Charmingly illustrated in bright and happy colors. -- Good manners include this very important secret. Your child will want to read along and encourage the young hero to discover the secret. Great fun! This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

All fans of Julia Donaldson's should read the enchanting tale of The Dinosaur's Diary.Surviving and finding a safe place to lay her eggs is difficult for Hypsilophodon with dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus Rex around. When she falls into a mysterious pool and finds herself on a modern farm there are still problems. Finally she finds a safe place to hatch her babies, but how can she keep thirteen baby dinosaurs safe and secret? When the farmer catches one - Hector - and plans to take him to the vet, it's up to Hypsilophodon and her fiesty daughter, Henrietta, to get him back. After a daring rescue, Hypsilophodon takes all her youngsters back through the mysterious pool to her own world.***A perfect read-aloud book for children age 7+******Julia Donaldson is one of today's most loved children's book authors***Julia Donaldson has a fast-growing reputation as a children's writer. She won the Smarties Prize and the Blue Peter Award for The Gruffalo, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Since then, Julie and Axel have collaborated on a number of highly successful and award-winning picture books, including The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom. Julia lives in Glasgow.'Donaldson's flair for a good story extends way up the age-scale' The Times'canters along, full of fun and energy' The ScotsmanVisit www.juliadonaldson.co.uk for

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER ‘Diamond is the master of gripping literature’ EVENING STANDARD‘The Queen of Grip-lit is back… All hail the new Queen of Crime!’ HEAT‘A web of a plot that twists and turns and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat’ SUNCan you keep a secret? Your life depends on it…When Bridget Reid wakes up in a locked room, terrifying memories come flooding back – of blood, pain, and desperate fear. Her captor knows things she’s never told anyone. How can she escape someone who knows all of her secrets?As DS Imogen Grey and DS Adrian Miles search for Bridget, they uncover a horrifying web of abuse, betrayal and murder right under their noses in Exeter.And as the past comes back to haunt her, Grey must confront her own demons. Because she knows that it can be those closest to us who hurt us the most…Perfect for fans of Cara Hunter and Angela Marsons

**A fast-paced adventure, full of action, excitement and great characters - short chapters and great illustrations encourage young readers** A live T-Rex? Raptors in the garden?....Impossible! That's what Marlin Maxton thinks, until a trip to a museum where Marlin discovers a forgotten room with a dusty old dinosaur display. To his astonishment and delight his interest sparks the huge models into life! These are more than dinosaurs though - they are life sized animals and metal machines combined: dinoteks. As awesome as their prehistoric predecessors - and able to talk, feel and work together as a team. Best of all, they befriend Marlin and together boy and dinosaurs embark on a series of thrilling adventures, the first being to escape from their enemies - hunting humans who fear the dinoteks and want to destroy them. A new series: children's chapter books, combining action adventure, with magic and humour. An original and exciting story - young readers, whether newly independent or confident readers, will love the fast pace and appreciate the detailed illustrations. Early readers, who enjoy adventure stories such as Jack Stalwart or Dinosaur Cove will enjoy this new series. Age Range: 6 - 10 (depending on reading ability) Length: 12,000 words, 13 chapters. Illustrations: Illustrated throughout

Alyson Prescott moves to Cutters Cove, Oregon, after being placed, along with her mother, in the witness protection program. In her previous life, Alyson was an A-list heiress with the excitement of a trend setting lifestyle and the security of old money. After witnessing a murder executed by two members of a powerful gang family, she is forced to leave her old life behind and become a middle class girl, living in a middle class town. Alyson struggles with the duplicity in her life as she strives to reconcile her new life with the old. In the first book in the series, The Secret, Alyson and her mother buy a dilapidated old mansion on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Alyson soon finds that the house holds a secret that only the recently deceased resident of the property seems to know the answer to. Alyson and the new friends she meets at Seacliff High, set out to find the answer to a fifty-year old mystery that will reveal a trail of murder, embezzlement, lies, and deception. As the journey intensifies, friendships are forged that will last a lifetime.

Dear DiaryKerry O’Brien has a hot new boyfriend! Yay!His name is Tommy. He’s a biker and he’s gorgeous. He seems to like me too. He makes me feel good about myself and it’s been a long time since anyone has paid me that much attention. I also have a monster for a stepfather.But I’m scared, scared Bill will find out about him and scared he will find out about Bill. Tommy’s very protective of me and if he ever found out my secret, I think he would murder Bill.Bill started again last night. Jodie and I hid under the bed. I don’t want him to ever touch her. Secrets like mine are only whispered about. But the bruises are getting harder to cover and I know once Tommy finds out the truth, He’ll hate me and I’m afraid I might lose him.˃˃˃ Everyone needs a guy like Tommy in their life."The author brings to light a lot of issues young people go through. Karen Mossman, I applaud you on this one, you've written it with the utmost respect and didn't make it sleazy."˃˃˃ A charming, heart-warming love story."The story has many twists and turns, each time you think you know the secret there is another twist that has you wondering again.”"The Secret is a very sweet, engaging book about how Kerry and Tommy learn to trust one another, and together find a way to unburden her of the secret that is crushing her.”Order and start reading now