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Jack and Ty are polar opposites, and their journey across the Great Desert in a caravan is full of disagreements. A sudden sandstorm separates them from their companions, and the tension between the boys rises. While wandering alone, they stumble upon a legendary oasis—an unexpected refuge in an arid landscape. Inside the oasis lives a lost colony of small dinosaurs called Saltopus. To survive and thrive, Jack and Ty must reconcile their contrasting personalities, forge friendship with the shy creatures, and find a way to help the dinosaurs thrive in their newfound home.
First publish date: October 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Cathy Hapka
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