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by John Wilson, illustrations by Janice Armstrong "The ideas and issues of (Weet) are strong, as is the writing." -Canadian Materials Twelve-year-old dinosaur expert Eric, his young sister Rose and their faithful dog Sally find themselves mysteriously transported back in time 65 million years to the era of dinosaurs. Amazingly, they are befriended by an intelligent, evolved creature named Weet, with whom they become embroiled in a distinctly prehistoric adventure. Will Eric and his sister ever be able to return to their own world? Will Weet's knowledge be of any use if they run into the most fearsome predator of all time, Tyrannosaurus rex? ISBN 978-0929141-40-4 / Ages 8+ / Softcover / 6" x 8" / 160 pages / 20 b&w illustrations / CDN $8.95, U.S. $7.95 There is a Teacher's Package available for this book. |
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by John Wilson, illustrations by Janice Armstrong "...a fun book and dinosaur-mad youngsters will have fun reading it and imagining themselves in the shoes of Eric and Rose." -Canadian Materials In this compelling sequel to Weet, Eric, his sister Rose and their faithful dog Sally find themselves back in a familiar, albeit frightening, world. Weet, enlightened by what his time-travelling friends had taught him, feels a longing to discover what mysteries about his people lie beyond the terrifying Fire Mountain. Weet resolves to set off on an adventurous quest to uncover the truth. With the invaluable help of his friends from the distant future, Weet finds an ancient colony of ancestral beings oddly different from himself. A true hero, Weet uncovers his people's history and plots a course for a bright new future. ISBN 978-0929141-68-8 / Ages 8+ / Softcover / 6" x 8" / 160 pages / 12 b&w illustrations / CDN $8.95, U.S. $7.95 |
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by John Wilson, illustrations by Janice Armstrong In the final book of the Weet trilogy, Eric, Rose and Sally are once more thrown backwards in a skiing accident to Weet's time, where mysterious meteor showers have been increasing in frequency and violence. Eric has the unenviable task of telling his friend that the world he has grown up in is destined to be destroyed by a gigantic meteorite, wiping out much of the life on earth. Little does Eric know that the catastrophic event will occur soon after their arrival! Along with Weet, his friend Saar and pet Sinor, the children must try to survive the destruction, and Weet and Saar must find the strength to rebuild their lives and lead their people in a world that has changed forever. ISBN 978-0929141-68-8/ Ages 8+ / Softcover / 6" x 8" / 152 pages / 10 b&w illustrations / CDN $8.95, U.S. $7.95 |
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