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RONAN'S DINOSAUR

The Tale of an Unlikely Friendship that Changes a Boy's Life (Chapter Book)

Reading Age : Age 8 - 12
Print length : 88

Shortlisted for the BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK at the STATE LITERARY AWARDS 2019

When Ronan and his parents move into an old mansion to care for his ailing grandmother he struggles with anxiety and loneliness until an unexpected encounter changes his life forever.

Do you wish you could actually meet a Dinosaur?

Read this story and go on a journey of discovery and share the joys and fears of a young boy who was lucky enough to do just that...

Ronan is dealing with a crisis. He and his parents have just moved into an old mansion to look after his Grandmother who requires assistance. Ronan is very introverted and even refuses to venture out of the house. Everything changes when he makes an unexpected friend - a dinosaur. Scoot introduces the young boy to new experiences, new adventures, and new friends (including an Archaeopteryx) and helps him gain some self-confidence. However, all good things must come to an end...and more change and upheaval are on the way...

MOVING home, the ILLNESS of a loved one, LONELINESS can all lead to childhood ANXIETY. This chapter book shows that help can come from the most surprising of places, and all you really need is FAMILY and FRIENDSHIP to overcome your problems.

THIS BOOK INCLUDES
Review and Analysis Questions for Children age 8 - 12 to empathize and understand

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Customer Reviews

'Nadishka Aloysius's writing style is descriptive and elegant, and she conveys a lot of positive messages through the story of Ronan, weaving them into the plot effortlessly which makes it easy for youngsters to understand. Ronan's Dinosaur is an excellent storybook for children to understand the difference between the outlook of adults and children, deal with their anxieties in a positive way, and experience life better no matter where they are.'
— 5-STAR review on READERS' FAVOURITE by MamtaMadhavan

'I loved this sweet story about a little boy overcoming fears through imaginary friends. Well, those friends may be real! I liked how the story points out the difference between how kids and adults perceive things. The relationship of the little boy with his grandma is quite endearing. The setting of the story is interesting too. The book left me with a very positive feeling.'
— Amazon Customer

'This story about a timid boy named Ronan finding self-confidence from a friendship with Scoot the scutellosaurus dinosaur is heartwarming. Scoot manages to stay hidden in a beautiful garden in Sri Lanka only to appear to someone with imagination. Together, they explore the over grown garden and have interesting conversations. I enjoyed the relationship between the shy boy and his grandmother. It was lovely to see how the older generation help guide the younger one. It is a wonderful book to have a read-a-long with the young reader in your life!'
— Amazon Customer