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Autumn Challenge 2021 Find the Dinosaur
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Autumn Challenge 1st March 2021 - 31st May 2021
Find the Dinosaur
Level: Full marks and a gold star
12/12
List of Dinosaurs All of mine are titles
1. Ankylosaurus Kickback by Garry Disher 4 stars 5/3/21
2. Apatosaurus Snowblind by Ragnar Jónasson 4 stars 10/4/21
3. Brontosaurus Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen 4 stars
4. Coelophysis Hunter by Jack Heath 5 stars 13/3/21
5. Compsognathus Gone Missing by Linda Castillo 4 stars 3/4/21
6. Diplodocus Dead Souls by Ian Rankin 4 stars 1/4/21
7. Iguanodon Alert by James Patterson 4 stars 1/4/21
8. ParasaurolophusOne Poison Pie by Lynn Cahoon 4 stars 12/4/21
9. StegosaurusThe Russian by James Patterson 4 stars 8/5/21
10. Triceratops Prodigal Son by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz 4 stars 28/5/21
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex The Apothecary Rose by Candace Robb 4 stars 4/4/21
12. Velociraptor Paydirt by Garry Disher 4 stars 28/4/21
Find the Dinosaur
Level: Full marks and a gold star
12/12
List of Dinosaurs All of mine are titles
1. Ankylosaurus
2. Apatosaurus
3. Brontosaurus
4. Coelophysis
5. Compsognathus
6. Diplodocus
7. Iguanodon
8. Parasaurolophus
9. Stegosaurus
10. Triceratops
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex
12. Velociraptor












Autumn Challenge 1st March 2021 - 31st May 2021
Find the Dinosaur
Level: Full Marks & a Gold Star!
12/12
List of Dinosaurs
1. Ankylosaurus author
The Bone Code by Kathy Reichs 4★s 16/4/21
2. Apatosaurus title
Still by Matt Nable 4★s 18/5/21
3. Brontosaurus author
The Child Who Was Silent by Nicole Trope 5★s 27/3/21
4. Coelophysis author
Win by Harlan Coben 4★s 13/3/21
5. Compsognathus title
Hide and Seek by James Patterson 5★s 19/3/21
6. Diplodocus title
Perfect Lie by Claire Sheldon 4★s 14/3/21
7. Iguanodon title
Darby O'Kill by Zara Keane 5★s 7/5/21
8. Parasaurolophus title
Rafferty's Rules by W. Glenn Duncan 4★s 27/4/21
9. Stegosaurus author
Hidden Valley by Annie Seaton 5★s 5/4/21
10. Triceratops author
Heartbreak Bay by Rachel Caine 5★s 3/3/21
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex author
The Sentinel by Lee Child 5★s 26/4/21
12. Velociraptor author
Hush Little Girl by Lisa Regan 5★s 15/4/21
Find the Dinosaur
Level: Full Marks & a Gold Star!
12/12
List of Dinosaurs
1. Ankylosaurus author
2. Apatosaurus title
3. Brontosaurus author
4. Coelophysis author
5. Compsognathus title
6. Diplodocus title
7. Iguanodon title
8. Parasaurolophus title
9. Stegosaurus author
10. Triceratops author
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex author
12. Velociraptor author













Find the Dinosaur
Level: Full marks and a gold star
12/12 @ 09-MAY-2021
List of Dinosaurs: All books are by title
1. Ankylosaurus :
2. Apatosaurus :
3. Brontosaurus :
4. Coelophysis :
5. Compsognathus :
6. Diplodocus :
7. Iguanodon :
8. Parasaurolophus :
9. Stegosaurus :
10. Triceratops :
11. Tyrannosaurus :
12. Velociraptor :













12/ 12 dinosaurs found
List of Dinosaurs
✔ 1. Ankylosaurus - Hush Little Girl by Lisa Regan (au) 5★
✔ 2. Apatosaurus - The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton (au) 5★
✔ 3. Brontosaurus - Tall Bones by Anna Bailey (title) 4.5★
✔ 4. Coelophysis - What Could Be Saved by Liese O'Halloran Schwarz (au) 5★
✔ 5. Compsognathus - What the Devil Knows by C.S. Harris (au) 5★
✔ 6. Diplodocus - Dark Pines by Will Dean (title) ★
✔ 7. Iguanodon - The Chosen Seven by Gill D. Anderson (au) 4★
✔ 8. Parasaurolophus - Trouble in Nuala by Harriet Steel (au) 3.5★
✔ 9. Stegosaurus - The Silent Suspect by Nell Pattison (title) 3.5★
✔ 10. Triceratops - Trust by Chris Hammer (title) 5★
✔ 11. Tyrannosaurus Rex - The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens (au) 4.5★
✔ 12. Velociraptor - The Perfect Lie by Jo Spain (title) 4.5★













How can you not want to find critters that are that cute?
Full marks and a gold star - 12 books
12/12 DONE
1. Ankylosaurus author Midnight Snacks are Murder Libby Klein 3/1 ★★★★
2. Apatosaurus title Agent Under Siege Lena Diaz 3/11 ★★★★
3. Brontosaurus author The Silent Women Sara Blaedel 3/12 ★★★
4. Coelophysis author Cold Wind Paige Shelton 3/3 ★★★★
5. Compsognathus author Snow Drift Helene Tursten 3/1 ★★★★
6. Diplodocus title Sinfully Delicious Amanda M. Lee 3/3 ★★★★
7. Iguanodon author Peachy Scream Anna Gerard 3/10 ★★★
8. Parasaurolophus author From Doon With Death Ruth Rendell 3/7 ★★★
9. Stegosaurus author A Baby’s Bones Rebecca Alexander 3/5 ★★★★
10. Triceratops author Wild Spring: A Coastal Caribbean Adventure Tripp Ellis 3/14 ★★★★★
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex title Affairs of Steak Julie Hyzy 3/16 ★★★★
12. Velociraptor author King Cake and Grave Mistakes Amber Crewes 3/11 ★★★













Find the Dinosaur
Level: Full marks and a gold star
12/12
List of Dinosaurs
1. Ankylosaurus (Author) The Silent Wife by Karin SlaughterREAD 30/3/21 4*
2. Apatosaurus (Title) Police by Jo Nesbø READ 25/3/21 3*
3. Brontosaurus (Title)The Birthday by Carol Wyer READ 4/4/21 4*
4. Coelophysis (Author) Win by Harlan Coben READ 9/5/21 4*
5. Compsognathus (Title) Say No More by Karen Rose READ 24/4/21 3*
6. Diplodocus (Title) Sunstroke by Jesse Kellerman READ 20/5/21 2*
7. Iguanodon (Title) Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell READ 29/4/21 4*
8. Parasaurolophus (Author) Trouble in Nuala by Harriet Steel READ 15/3/21 3*
9. Stegosaurus (Author) Hidden Valley by Annie Seaton READ 3/4/21 4*
10. Triceratops (Author) Sunset Express by Robert Crais READ 2/3/21 3*
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex (Title) The Accusation by Wendy James READ 15/5/21 4*
12. Velociraptor (Author) Guardian of the Horizon by Elizabeth Peters READ 27/3/21 2*













Find the Dinosaur
Level: Full Marks & a Gold Star!
12/12
1. Ankylosaurus: Angela Savage - Behind the Night Bazaar (Jayne Keeney #1) -Read 04/25
2. Apatosaurus: The Sanction (Holm & da Silva Thrillers #1) by Mark Sennen -Read 03/29
3. Brontosaurus: Ben Schott - Jeeves & the King of Clubs -Read 03/13
4. Coelophysis: Lee Child - Persuader (Jack Reacher #7) -Read 03/05
5. Compsognathus: Gary Corby - The Ionia Sanction (The Athenian Mysteries #2) -Read 03/18
6. Diplodocus: Lindsey Davis - The Silver Pigs (Marcus Didius Falco #1) -Read 04/19
7. Iguanodon: Gathering Dark (Jessica Sanchez #1) by Candice Fox - Read 03/25
8. Parasaurolophus: Red Station (Harry Tate #1) by Adrian Magson -Read 03/11
9. Stegosaurus: Elly Griffiths - The Crossing Places (Ruth Galloway #1) -Read 03/02
10. Triceratops: The Creak on the Stairs (Forbidden Iceland #1) by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir -Read 03/07
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex: The Escape (John Puller #3) by David Baldacci -Read 03/15
12. Velociraptor: Andrea Camilleri - The Wings of the Sphinx (Commissario Montalbano #11) -Read 03/05












Carolyn wrote: "I’ll be back later with the rest of my books (my DH wants me to go out shopping with him now - no sense of priorities!)
0/12 dinosaurs
List of Dinosaurs
1. Ankylosaurus
2. Apatosaurus
3. Brontosa..."
Ha! Typical male Carolyn ;) Enjoy your shopping - the challenge will still be waiting...
0/12 dinosaurs
List of Dinosaurs
1. Ankylosaurus
2. Apatosaurus
3. Brontosa..."
Ha! Typical male Carolyn ;) Enjoy your shopping - the challenge will still be waiting...

Find the Dinosaur
Level: (I must be nuts!) Full level and a gold star!
12/12
List of Dinosaurs
1. Ankylosaurus: Adrienne Kress - The Friday Society Read 5/29/21
2. Apatosaurus: Adele Abbott - Witch Is When It All Began Read 5/21/21
3. Brontosaurus: Alan Bradley - Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd Read 4/17/21
4. Coelophysis: Paul Levine - Flesh & Bones Read 3/22/21
5. Compsognathus: Stacy Green - Tin God Read 4/4/21
6. Diplodocus: Peter Swanson - Eight Perfect Murders Read 3/16/21
7. Iguanodon: Nicola Upson - An Expert in Murder Read 4/20/21
8. Parasaurolophus: Parnell Hall - A Clue for the Puzzle Lady Read 4/10/21
9. Stegosaurus: Sibella Giorello - The Mountains Bow Down Read 4/26/21
10. Triceratops: Christopher Ransom - The Birthing House Read 5/22/21
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex: Sheila Radley - Who Saw Him Die? Read 4/2/21
12. Velociraptor: Victoria Thompson - Murder on St. Mark's Place Read 4/1/21

Find the Dinosaur
Level: Full Marks & a Gold Star!
12/12
List of Dinosaurs
1. Ankylosaurus -
2. Apatosaurus -
3. Brontosaurus -
4. Coelophysis -
5. Compsognathus -
6. Diplodocus -
7. Iguanodon -
8. Parasaurolophus -
9. Stegosaurus -
10. Triceratops -
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex -
12. Velociraptor -













Find the Dinosaur
Level : Well Done 8 books
1. Ankylosaurus - author-
4. Coelophysis - author-
5. Compsognathus - title-
6. Diplodocus - title-
7. Iguanodon - author-
8. Parasaurolophus - author-
10. Triceratops - author-
12. Velociraptor -author-









Autumn Challenge 1st March 2021 - 31st May 2021
Find the Dinosaur
List of Dinosaurs
1. Ankylosaurus(author)
The Bone Collection: Four Novellas by Kathy Reichs finished 28/03/2021 5 stars
2. Apatosaurus(title)
The Appeal by Janice Hallett finished 13/04/2021 4 stars
3. Brontosaurus(title)
Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter finished 31/03/2021 5 stars
4. Coelophysis (author)
The Last Camel Died at Noon by Elizabeth Peters finished 10/03/2021 5 stars
5. Compsognathus(title)
Malice by Keigo Higashino finished 14/03/2021 5 stars
6. Diplodocus(title)
Shiver by Allie Reynolds finished 25/03/2021 5 stars
7. Iguanodon(title)
Death Overdue by Allison Brook finished 20/04/2021 4 stars
8. Parasaurolophus(author)
Death of a Bacon Heiress by Lee Hollis finished 16/03/2021 4 stars
9. Stegosaurus (author)
The Case of the Sleepwalker's Niece by Erle Stanley Gardner finished 05/03/2021 4 stars
10. Triceratops(title)
Silent Partner by Jonathan Kellerman finished 05/04/2021 3 stars
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex(author)
Dead in the Water by Annelise Ryan finished 08/04/2021 5 stars
12. Velociraptor (author)
A Catered Mother's Day by Isis Crawford finished 05/04/2021 3 stars
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Autumn Challenge 1st March 2021 - 31st May 2021
Find the Dinosaur Level: Well Done / Medium
Progress: 8/12
1. Ankylosaurus
2. Apatosaurus The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen (Title)
3. Brontosaurus
4. Coelophysis
5. Compsognathus
6. Diplodocus
7. Iguanodon
8. Parasaurolophus
9. Stegosaurus
10. Triceratops Five Strangers by E.V. Adamson (Author's initials)
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex Clobbered by Camembert by Avery Aames (Author's initials)
12. Velociraptor Girl, 11 by Amy Suiter Clarke (Author's initials)













8/8
✔ 1. Ankylosaurus – AS Amy Stewart - Kopp Sisters on the March READ 4.5★
✔ 2. Apatosaurus – PT P.J. Tracy - Live Bait READ 4.5★
3. Brontosaurus
✔ 4. Coelophysis – LP Louise Penny - A Better Man READ 4.5★
5. Compsognathus -
✔ 6. Diplodocus - Debra Oswald AA - The Family Doctor READ 5★
✔ 7. Iguanodon – GD Garry Disher AA– Bitter Wash Road READ 4.5★
✔ 8. Parasaurolophus – P Peace by Garry Disher AA READ 4.5~5★
✔ 9. Stegosaurus - E Exit by Belinda Bauer READ 5★
✔ 10. Triceratops – TR The Reach by B. Michael Radburn AA READ 4★
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex
12. Velociraptor









Find the Dinosaur
Level: Full Marks and a Gold Star
12/12
Completed 27th May
List of Dinosaurs:
🦖 1. Ankylosaurus - Murder at St. George's Church by Lee Strauss (author) 05/03 ★★★★
🦖 2. Apatosaurus - The Plea by Steve Cavanagh (title) 27/05 ★★★★
🦖 3. Brontosaurus - Blanche Among the Talented Tenth by Barbara Neely (author) 26/04 ★★★★☆
🦖 4. Coelophysis - An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena (author) 04/03 ★★★
🦖 5. Compsognathus - The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie (author) 03/03 ★★★☆
🦖 6. Diplodocus - Let Us Prey by Blake Banner (title) 03/05 ★★★★
🦖 7. Iguanodon - Where Old Bones Lie by Ann Granger (author) 10/04 ★★★☆
🦖 8. Parasaurolophus - Sticks and Stones by Katherine Firkin (title) 20/05 ★★★★
🦖 9. Stegosaurus - The Heavens May Fall by Allen Eskens (author) 02/05 ★★★★☆
🦖 10. Triceratops - The Crossing by B. Michael Radburn (title) 12/03 ★★★★
🦖 11. Tyrannosaurus Rex - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (author) 05/04 ★★★★☆
🦖 12. Velociraptor - Pretty Things by Janelle Brown (title) 15/04 ★★★★













1. Ankylosaurus – Origin by Dan Brown
2. Apatosaurus – Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
3. Brontosaurus
4. Coelophysis – Don't Let Go by Harlan Coben
5. Compsognathus
6. Diplodocus
7. Iguanodon
8. Parasaurolophus – The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
9. Stegosaurus
10. Triceratops
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex
12. Velociraptor




Shahram wrote: "It'll be fun
1. Ankylosaurus – OriginbyDan Brown
2. Apatosaurus – An Obvious FactbyCraig Johnson
3. Brontosaurus
4. Coelophysis – [boo..."
Shahram, make sure you specify whether it's the title or the author that fits into each dinosaur won't you. At this stage, your #2 and #5 don't fit either, sorry.
1. Ankylosaurus – OriginbyDan Brown
2. Apatosaurus – An Obvious FactbyCraig Johnson
3. Brontosaurus
4. Coelophysis – [boo..."
Shahram, make sure you specify whether it's the title or the author that fits into each dinosaur won't you. At this stage, your #2 and #5 don't fit either, sorry.

Find the Dinosaur
Level: Full marks and a gold star - 12 books
0/12
List of Dinosaurs
1. Ankylosaurus - Title - Under Occupation by Alan Furst
2. Apatosaurus - Title - Stiff by Shane Maloney
3. Brontosaurus - Author - Dear Miss Kopp by Amy Stewart
4. Coelophysis - Author - The Perfect 10: A Palm Beach Murder Mystery by Eric O'Keefe
5. Compsognathus - Title - Undermajordomo Minor by Patrick deWitt
6. Diplodocus - Title - Death in Daylesford by Kerry Greenwood - 3★
7. Iguanodon - Title - Intrigo by Håkan Nesser - 3★
8. Parasaurolophus - Author - The Two Faces of January by Patricia Highsmith
9. Stegosaurus - Title - Goldfinger by Ian Fleming
10. Triceratops - Author - Wings of the Sphinx by Andrea Camilleri
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex - Title - Shelter by Catherine Jinks
12. Velociraptor - Author - Black and Blue by Ian Rankin













Find the Dinosaur
Level: Well Done
0/8
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Find the Dinosaur
Level: Easy
4/4
List of Dinosaurs




12/12
List of Dinosaurs
1. Ankylosaurus - LS - Liam Sweeny - Street Whispers: Stories
2. Apatosaurus - AP - Alan Parks - Bobby March Will Live Forever
3. Brontosaurus TA - Tom Ardies - Their Man in the White House
4. Coelophysis - CO - Chris Offutt - The Killing Hills
5. Compsognathus - SG - Steve Goble - City Problems
6. Diplodocus - DOL - Danny O'Leary - A Violent Gentleman
7. Iguanodon - AG - Ann Girdharry - Deadly Lies
8. Parasaurolophus - RP - Rob Pierce - The Things I Love Will Kill Me Yet
9. Stegosaurus - RG - Ryan Gattis - Roo Kickkick & The Big Bad Blimp
10. Triceratops - AC - Andrea Carter - The Well of Ice
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex - AE - Allen Eskens - The Deep Dark Descending
12. Velociraptor - AP - Alan Parks - The April Dead
List of Dinosaurs
1. Ankylosaurus - LS - Liam Sweeny - Street Whispers: Stories
2. Apatosaurus - AP - Alan Parks - Bobby March Will Live Forever
3. Brontosaurus TA - Tom Ardies - Their Man in the White House
4. Coelophysis - CO - Chris Offutt - The Killing Hills
5. Compsognathus - SG - Steve Goble - City Problems
6. Diplodocus - DOL - Danny O'Leary - A Violent Gentleman
7. Iguanodon - AG - Ann Girdharry - Deadly Lies
8. Parasaurolophus - RP - Rob Pierce - The Things I Love Will Kill Me Yet
9. Stegosaurus - RG - Ryan Gattis - Roo Kickkick & The Big Bad Blimp
10. Triceratops - AC - Andrea Carter - The Well of Ice
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex - AE - Allen Eskens - The Deep Dark Descending
12. Velociraptor - AP - Alan Parks - The April Dead












Phrynne wrote: "🦖🦕🦖Welcome to the challenge Col. You are linked.🦕🦖🦕"
Thanks Phrynne
Thanks Phrynne

9. Stegosaurus (author)
The Case of the Sleepwalker's Niece by Erle Stanley Gardner

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Diplodocus (title) - Death in Daylesford by Kerry Greenwood - 3★
Iguanodon (title) - Intrigo by Håkan Nesser - 3★

Autumn Challenge 1st March 2021 - 31st May 2021
Find the Dinosaur
Level: Full marks
11/12
List of Dinosaurs
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The Last Camel Died at Noon by Elizabeth Peters

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Death of a Bacon Heiress

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Some people make arrangements for their own, inevitable Exit from life, but things don't go to plan in this mystery by Belinda Bauer. I loved its warmth and humour.





https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Blindsighted

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Books mentioned in this topic
The Deep Dark Descending (other topics)Bobby March Will Live Forever (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Allen Eskens (other topics)Chris Offutt (other topics)
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This term the children at Booktown Primary School are researching Dinosaurs. How many can you help them find?
Levels:
Satisfactory - 4 books
Well Done - 8 books
Full marks and a gold star - 12 books
How to find a dinosaur:
(1) By the title: The first letter of each title word can be found in the dinosaur name; no word count limit, but all words count.
(2) By the author: The author's first and last initials can be found in the dinosaur's name.
You can mix the two methods.
REMEMBER: All books MUST be from our chosen genres of crime, mystery, thriller and suspense.
Autumn Challenge 1st March 2021 - 31st May 2021
Find the Dinosaur
Level:
0/?
List of Dinosaurs
1. Ankylosaurus
2. Apatosaurus
3. Brontosaurus
4. Coelophysis
5. Compsognathus
6. Diplodocus
7. Iguanodon
8. Parasaurolophus
9. Stegosaurus
10. Triceratops
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex
12. Velociraptor