You choose Mega: Prehistoric peril by George Ivanoff

Prehistroic Peril is set in a dinosaur themed education centre and the reader is part of a school trip.  As with other You Choose storylines, the reader must select where they will take the story with many different storylines available.  Will they visit the robot dinosaurs, the research lab or accidentally get transported back in time? All of these are options when you start reading. 

Each time the reader starts the story they are taken in a different direction as they can choose the way the story develops through the choices they make at the end of each page.

George Ivanoff is the master of You Choose books and this one does not disappoint with so many options and stories developing.  I really enjoyed the Mega aspect of this book with so many twists, turns and different storylines and endings.  The story also felt more detailed and engaging without being too heavy or hard to read.  Each story was longer than the traditional You Choose books – although I still died very quickly at times!

I have always enjoyed reading You Choose books as they allowed the reader to create a series of short stories around a common theme, the characters remain the same, but the reader gets to choose what happens to them although at times with a surprise twist that keeps you coming back for more. 

I really enjoyed the longer and more in-depth nature of this book and know that independent readers will enjoy these aspects too.  As with any You choose, this book is bound to be a favourite with readers as they experience the excitement of this style of book for the first time or as a new book in the series.  This book could be used as a read aloud in the classroom with students making choices either as a group or individuals.  An excellent book for all readers. 

Themes: Dinosaurs, School, Friendship, Adventure, You Choose, Choose Your Own Adventure.

Mhairi Alcorn