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Jamie and Tom have travelled back to the dawn of the dinosaurs, the Triassic, where a lystrosaurus snatches Jamie's backpack and disappears down a hole. The boys think it's funny until they realise they can't get home without it. Book #13
Quick Summary
If your kid's ever dreamed of hopping into a time machine and meeting the first dinosaurs, this fast-paced adventure is right up their alley. Jamie and Tom get zapped back to the Triassic, where a cheeky lystrosaurus swipes Jamie's backpack and darts down a burrow, and the boys have to chase after it before they can get home. The story mixes goofy humor with real prehistoric facts, giving readers a feel for what life was like before the famous T. rex and triceratops. It's a quick read at around 4,400 words, with an AR level of 3.9, making it perfect for early readers or reluctant readers who want something short but satisfying. Parents will appreciate the gentle tension (the boys can't get home) without anything too scary, and kids will love the mischievous animal and the clever way the story sneaks in science. If your child enjoys the Time Warp Trio series, they'll be happy to see the same mix of humor, history, and mild peril, and it reads well alongside books like *Magic Tree House: Dinosaur Before Dark*.