Dino Mode Activated!

Jen Wallace

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Dino Mode Activated!

Dino Mode Activated!

Jen Wallace

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Description

After the success of Dinosaur Pie, award-winning author Jen Wallace returns with another hilarious and moving dinosaur adventure featuring neurodivergent characters!

Oleg's new camera is definitely not ordinary. It has no instructions and no buttons, but it seems to know exactly what Oleg wants it to do. When Oleg goes on a camping trip with his friends, Rory and Daria, they soon discover the camera's most special function - Dino Mode.

Now, with dinosaurs of all sizes running about the campsite and a nosey professor poking around, Oleg and his friends commence Operation Hide the Dinos.

About the Author

Jen Wallace writes stories and poetry, for both children and grown ups. She loves to write neurodivergent characters so people like her can see themselves in books. She lives by the sea with her family and their cats, goats, chickens and rabbit. Jen has wanted to be a writer since she was very small, although she also wanted to be a superhero, a firefighter and the President of Ireland.

Alan O'Rourke is an Irish illustrator and children's book author known for his playful, character-driven artwork. A former BAFTA-nominated designer, he brings humor and heart to every story. He lives by the sea in Ireland.

Critical Reviews

"The outrageous situations and fast-moving plot, supported throughout by gray scale artwork reminiscent of Roblox, make it an -entertaining read, especially for kids who enjoy absurd adventures and unexpected twists." -- School Library Journal

"Wallace has her finger on the pulse when it comes to Gen Alpha's tech-based banter and accompanied by O'Rourke's energetic imagery, this is an engaging, contemporary read." --The Irish Examiner

"Young readers will surely giggle throughout and always make sure Dino Mode is off before snapping photos!" -- Children's Books Ireland's CEO Elaina Ryan on Ireland AM

Praise for Dinosaur Pie:

Dinosaur Pie and was featured in the Children's Book Council's 2025 Building a Home Library list

"A roar-ing good time!"--Kirkus Reviews

"Great to read aloud, and genuinely funny."--New Statesman

"A hilarious debut" --Irish Examiner

Publishing Information

Publisher: Little Island Books
Pub date: 2026-05-05
Length: 184 pages

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