On the surface, this is a fast-paced and humorous story about a kid who one morning wakes up as a dinosaur. All sorts of unexpected challenges confront him and he just doesn't feel like himself. He enlists his friends to help him try to get back to the way that he was, and this in itself makes for interesting reading. I like how the author uses becoming a dinosaur as an allegory for neurodivergence without being at all overt.
While this short novel will appeal to avid readers aged 7 to 10, the language is more geared to older kids. That said, the story is so light and entertaining, that even reluctant readers may decide to challenge themselves because they're intrigued with the story.

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Delightful and funny, at least to a Grandma with 12 grandchildren. I know our grandchildren who are in their teens and over now would have loved it, and the 7 who are 10 and under will definitely like it. I am somewhat undecided on the right age for it, as I think the ages of 6-8 would love the overall story, but not sure that they would 'get' some of the language, especially by Oleg namely 'Like and Subscribe' or 'gone to the dark side' and phases of that nature. I think the Rory character is perfect for that age group, and young boys and girls alike will think he is hilarious, and will also relate to Daria. I read this book as an unedited ARC from Netgalley and I was totally intrigued, so yeah, once it is edited with colourful illustrations, etc., it is totally a 5-star and will be popular in school libraries, local libraries, and a favourite on children's night time reading list.

Thank you to NetGalley and Publisher Spotlight / Little Island Books for providing this book, with my honest review below.

Dinosaur Pie was a funny story that I can’t wait to read to my nephew! I’d recommend this for kids 9 - 13, though if you have a newer reader who is obsessed with dinosaurs like me, you’ll want to incorporate this as a multi part bedtime story.

Poor Rory had dinner one night and became a (now scientifically proven to be historically accurate) feathered dinosaur. It was very cute for me to see Rory’s struggles to turn back human and go to school in his dino form. With a few illustrations to keep a younger reader’s imagination helped along, I thought this was a great way to feed the beast that is a child wanting a fun book.

I received an electronic ARC from Publisher Spotlight through NetGalley.
Wallace wraps some serious thoughts in humor and fun. Rory eats a meal prepared by his mom as he does every evening, but this one is a bit different. He wakes up as a dinosaur. Readers will enjoy the humor and feel the other emotions he goes through as they try to find a cure. Different levels of understanding will depend the reader's age. I appreciate the way Rory and his friends keep searching for answers and how their various talents work together to find solutions.