Dinomighty!

by Doug Paleo, Aaron Blecha (Illustrator)

Overview

A wildly funny full-color graphic novel about dinosaur heroes on a quest to fight for good over evil.

On their own, they are four mild-mannered dinos, but together they are . . . DINOMIGHTY!

Everything is pleasant and good in Dinotown . . . until Teri-Dactyl discovers a cryptic email that says the precious Golden Egglettes are in danger! Dinomighties unite! But can they spring into action fast enough to save these valuable jewels from evil baddies?

Readers of Dog Man, Hilo, and The Bad Guys will love the outrageous and zany humor paired with the action-packed adventure in this exciting graphic novel series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780358331568
Publisher:	HMH Books
Publication date:	09/01/2020
Series:	Dinomighty! Series , #1
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	454,233
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Doug Paleo is a dino-mite author of hilarious books for young readers. Stone is his preferred medium for etching graphic novel scripts. In his free time, he enjoys cave painting, going on long hikes to gather wild berries, and open-fire cooking. 

Aaron Blecha is an artist and author who designs funny characters and illustrates humorous books. He has worked on several middle grade series, including the popular George Brown, Class Clown and Shark School, as well as the Dino Wars and the Our Principal series. Aaron lives with his family in Brighton & Hove, on the south coast of England. monstersquid.com, Twitter: @aaronblecha, Instagram: @monstersquid.

Editorial Reviews

08/03/2020

Sixteen vignette-style chapters outline the adventures of the Dinomighties in this energetic graphic novel. Lavender-hued, ambitious pterodactyl Teri-Dactyl; orange, pizza-loving Triceratops Dave; seafoam, inept selfie-taker T. rex, T-Lex; and orange, misunderstood genius chicken, Bach, are "on their own... four mildmannered dinos." Assembled in the face of evil, however, they are Dinomighty! When the Dinomighties receive an anonymous "dmail" suggesting that trouble is afoot, little do they know that the message was sent by "Diplodocus and Diplodoofus... Bad Guys Extraordinaire," who are determined to edge Bully Mammoth out of the top spot on the Dinomighties' archnemeses list. To reclaim first billing, the duo decides to steal valuable jewels the Golden Egglettes. Paleo packs the narrative with easily discernible jokes, and Blecha's brightly colored art is appropriately lighthearted (ideas, visualized as light bulbs, can be seen by other characters). While this super-dino series opener hits well-worn narrative beats, it's a solid, fast-paced match for reluctant readers and pun enthusiasts. Ages 8–12. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly

"With lively, bright artwork, cartoonish figures, and short chapters, this is great for beginning and newer readers. The bold, vivid color palette brings the dinos to roaring life while the easy-to-follow panels make navigating the plot a breeze, and the well-lettered speech balloons are easy to read. A great beginner's comic for dinosaur and mystery lovers alike."  —Booklist 

“A team of dino-heroes foils the plots of their archenemies in this energetic graphic novel…. Blecha’s cartoon stylization is filled to the brim with bright colors, goofy faces, and action-oriented emanata.” —Kirkus 
 

From the Publisher

11/01/2020

Gr 3–6—The Dinomighties are here to save the day. They're a crime-fighting group made up of three dinosaurs and a super-smart chicken. Levelheaded Teri-Dactyl, who loves working out and can fly, is the de facto leader. T-Lex is upbeat and sweet, even if her short arms make her bad at taking selfies. Dave is the tough triceratops who's always in search of his next slice of pizza…and then there's Bach, who serves as the team's problem-solver, even if he can only say "Bok!" When Teri gets a dmail (short for dino-mail) letting them know that trouble is afoot, the Dinomighties figure out that the precious golden egglettes are at risk. Diplodocus and Diplodoofus, dinos who are more foolish than evil, want to climb the ranks of dino-villainy and gain untold riches by swiping the egglettes from Cosmos Castle. What follows is a madcap race to the treasure, and even if it doesn't always make sense, the situations are wacky enough to engage readers and keep them laughing. The Dinomighties encounter cave monsters, an erupting volcano, and Cosmos, the ancient velociraptor owner of the castle. A funny running gag is that Cosmos Castle is easily accessible due to National Security Guard Week, so the guards are all enjoying some time off. Blecha's boisterous artwork adds to the humor. VERDICT This absurd team-up tale is chaotic in the best way. Recommended for kids looking to branch out from Dav Pilkey's "Dog Man" series.—Gretchen Hardin, Bee Cave P.L., TX

School Library Journal

2020-06-16
A team of dino-heroes foils the plots of their archenemies in this energetic graphic novel.

Dinomighties to the rescue! Purple Teri-Dactyl is “a motivated and resilient go-getter”; Dave is an orange triceratops who loves food and “pumping iron”; teal T-Lex loves selfies (but it’s a bummer they’re all of her chin) and loud roars; and Bach is an extremely intelligent, science-loving chicken whose only utterance is the sound “bok.” When the team receives an anonymous email with the message “D0n’+ L00k n0w bu+ +r0ubl3 1s af00t,” they know someone is looking to become their archnemeses. Soon the Dinomighties learn that “bad guys extraordinaire” Diplodocus and Diplodoofus have plotted to steal the “golden egglettes…the most valuable jewels in all of Dinotown and beyond,” which are hidden away in Cosmos Castle. It’s up to the Dinomighties to save the day. The script is filled with painful puns and easy jokes just waiting for a percussive sting. From a character-development standpoint, the team’s dynamic is supportive but chaotic, and it’s unclear how or why the Dinomighties assembled in the first place. Blecha’s cartoon stylization is filled to the brim with bright colors, goofy faces, and action-oriented emanata that leave readers little space to rest their eyes, but those with a tolerance for visual noise will certainly be engaged. Dinos assigned feminine pronouns are drawn with pronounced eyelashes even though they are reptiles.

A jumble of frenetic energy and bad jokes for readers with a taste for same. (Graphic adventure. 7-10)

Kirkus Reviews

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