Marv and the Dino Attack: from the multi-award nominated Marv series
By Author / Illustrator
Alex Falase-Koya, Paula Bowles
Genre
Adventure
Age range(s)
5+
Publisher
OUP Children's Books
ISBN
9780192780447
Format
Paperback / softback
Published
03-02-2022
Synopsis
It's an exciting day for Marvin and his classmates because they are visiting the Natural History Museum. Marvin and Joe can't wait to see all those dinosaur skeletons up close, but they get more than they bargained for when supervillain Leo turns up and brings the Dino skeletons to life! With the help of his loyal sidekick, a super-intelligent robot called Pixel, it's time for Marvin to become superhero Marv.
Marv must use all of his newfound superhero skills if he wants to stop Leo and save his classmates from the gang of marauding dino skeletons running riot!
Find out what inspired Alex Falase-Koya to write the Marv series! And for more super-suit adventures powered by kindness and imagination, read Marv and the Humongous Hamster; Marv and the Pool of Peril; Marv and the Blizzard Zone; Marv and the Killer Plants; Marv and the Dino Attack; Marv and the Mega Robot
Reviews
Amanda
Marvin, a secret superhero with a robot sidekick named Pixel, is super excited because he's going on a school trip to the Natural History Museum to see some REAL dinosaur bones. Marvin and Joe can't wait to see all those dinosaur skeletons up close, but they get more than they bargained for when supervillain Leo turns up and brings the Dino skeletons to life! With the help of his loyal sidekick, a robot called Pixel, it's time for Marvin to become superhero Marv.
In Marv and the Dino Attack, Marv the superhero leaps into action to confront Rex, the evil supervillain that seems to be behind the dinosaur attack. Can Marv save the day with the help of his magical superhero suit - and make a new friend in the process? Marv must use all of his newfound superhero skills if he wants to stop Leo and save his classmates from the gang of marauding dino skeletons running riot!
This illustrated early reader is fast-paced with plenty of adventure for young readers just making the transition from picture books, or those who really love books with dynamic illustrations. Marv himself is an inspiring black superhero, and the story's focus on the importance of friendship and creativity creates an inclusive and welcoming background for a fun dino adventure.
128 pages / Reviewed by Amanda Shipton, teacher
Suggested Reading Age 5+