Read this to recapture some childhood nostalgia and it did not disappoint. The whimsical world that James has designed and illustrated is still incredibly charming and engrossing. ( )

3.5 for me: didnt like the mostly incomplete paintings (seems like he was rushed) and he ditched the journal entries and just went with a narrative which didnt work in my opinion. Wasn't as engaged as with the first book. ( )

The illustrations! The flying dinosaurs! The cranky little triceratops! ( )

The artwork is breathtaking and the story is very immersive and complex. Just as in the first book I enjoyed learning more about the secrets of Dinotopia and all the inhabitants (human and dinosaurs.) I'm looking forward to continuing this series unsure of what will happen next or where it will take me. This story is for all ages to enjoy and learn from as it has themes of friendship, perseverance, and standing up to bias to name a few. A great read in one sitting. ( )

Wonderful, imaginative illustrations with a tedious accompanying story. I quickly stopped reading the story and just admired the illustrations. The gold cup showing an acrobat about to grasp the horns of a triceratops and vault over its back is a great adaptation of existing Minoan art. The bust of the queen wearing a crown like Nefertiti's is also good. ( )