It's just silly
O'Malley, Kevin. Captain Raptor and the Moon Mystery. New York : Walker Pub. Co., 2005.
Plot: A strange object crashes into Eon, a moon near Jurassica. Desperate for answers, the dinosaur inhabitants call on the great hero, Captain Raptor, to find the UFO and discover its intentions. He rapidly arms the Megatooth and its crew for the unexpected, which inevitably happens. The mission, however, ends with strangely familiar beings on the moon.
Genre: Science Fiction, Picture Books
Reading Level: Grades 1-4
Similar Titles: Oh no! Not Again!, If I Had a Raptor
Personal Thoughts: A story about space-faring dinosaurs is pretty original, but the illustrations and lettering make the title memorable. The text uses an Indiana Jones-like style to add dramatic flair. By contrast, the illustrations use a more traditional style, reminiscent of oil paintings. The combination results in a title similar to old science fiction movie posters.
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