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Professor Denison, a 19th‑century explorer, returns to the lost island where humans and dinosaurs coexist peacefully. Alongside his dinosaur companion Bix, he is summoned to the forbidden Empire of Chandara. After losing their invitation, the pair must cross the border with no money, disguised, and navigate the island’s marvels, from a village of three standing ships to a 50‑foot‑tall firefighting Brachiosaurus and a nurturing Allosaurus. This stand‑alone sequel, illustrated with lush full‑color paintings, cutaway views, and mechanical diagrams, offers readers a vivid introduction to James Gurney’s imaginative Dinotopia world.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: James Gurney
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