by Jenny Nimmo · Walker Books Ltd · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781844286447
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«Tom and the Pterosaur» is Jenny Nimmo's children's mystery novel, published by Walker Books Ltd in paperback (79 pages, in English).
Tom Tuttle hears a chilling moan coming from beyond the great hedge that separates his house from the Grimleys', a family that seems to be hiding something. The sound stops when his sisters sing. Tom senses that an astonishing creature lurks behind the green wall and doubts anyone will believe him if he uncovers the truth.
The first edition of this book was published on 6 December 2004.
It is a story intended for children from about 5 years old, with mystery, a prehistoric creature and a determined protagonist.
Jenny Nimmo is a British author of children's books, including fantasy and adventure novels, chapter books, and picture books. Born in England, she has lived mostly in Wales for 40 years. She is probably best known for two series of fantasy novels: The Magician Trilogy (1986–1989), contemporary stories rooted in Welsh myth, and Children of the Red King (2002–2010), featuring schoolchildren endowed with magical powers. The Snow Spider, first of the Magician books, won the second annual Nestlé Smarties Book Prize and the 1987 Tir na n-Og Award as the year's best originally English-language book with an authentic Welsh background. The Stone Mouse was highly commended for the 1993 Carnegie Medal. Several others of hers have been shortlisted for children's book awards.
