- Paperback: 188 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (April 1 1993)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0316119202
- ISBN-13: 978-0316119207
- Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 1.3 x 18.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 118 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #227,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Quite a yarn. Recommended." (School Library Journal (double-starred review) )
"[An] engagingly hilarious comedy." (Christian Science Monitor )
"[An] engagingly hilarious comedy." (Christian Science Monitor )
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Young Nate Twitchell is surprised when one of the hens on his family farm lays a giant egg. After a painstaking wait, Nate is even more surprised when it hatches and out pops a baby triceratops that he names Uncle Beazley! But when Nate decides to keep the dino and raise it on his own, he has no idea what he's getting himself into. As Uncle Beazley grows, Nate and his family realize they are not equipped to take care of a full-sized dinosaur, and so with the help of their scientist friend, Nate and Uncle Beazley set off for the National Museum in Washington , D.C.
The Enormous Egg was originally published in 1956 and has been a classic in children's literature ever since. This brand new edition features amazing new illustrations from Eisner-award winning graphic novelist Mark Crilley (creator of Akiko and Miki Falls).
The Enormous Egg was originally published in 1956 and has been a classic in children's literature ever since. This brand new edition features amazing new illustrations from Eisner-award winning graphic novelist Mark Crilley (creator of Akiko and Miki Falls).
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Story in the Style of Henry Reed (But Better),
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This review is from: The Enormous Egg (Paperback)
I read this when I was ten and again when I was thirty. And you know, I enjoyed it just as much the second time. The story's great and the writing's very good. Like "Henry Reed" and "Homer Price," but better. I wish Oliver Butterworth lived next door - he would've been a really fun and wise man to know.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not Really a Dinosaur Book,
By Sara F. Dean (Plattsburgh, NY, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Enormous Egg (Paperback)
Although on the surface this book is about a boy and his dinosaur, it is really about the freedoms promised to Americans by the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Through Nate's story we learn about the power of free speach, and the importance of each voice in our political system. It is also a celebration of non-traditional learning experiences, and the joy of persuing education outside of school. The Enormous Egg is a great civics lesson and should be of particular interest to home schoolers.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A splendid book,
By Tadd Clark, a 10 year old reader (Abingdon, Virginia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Enormous Egg (Paperback)
I loved this book because it was a funny aventure. I thought the dinosaur, Uncle Beasley, was awesome. My favorite part was when he turmed over a truck on the highway. I thought it was funny! Nate was a cool guy because he rode the dinosaur and saved him from dying. Everybody would enjoy this book!
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