
The Extinction Trials plunges readers into a gripping dystopian future where two young protagonists, Stormchaser and Lincoln, are desperate to escape their impoverished existence. Their only hope lies in joining a dangerous expedition to a dinosaur-filled land to retrieve valuable eggs. The stakes are incredibly high, with the promise of riches and a new life for the winners, but the journey is fraught with peril from both vicious dinosaurs and ruthless human competitors. This book, often compared to 'Jurassic Park' meets 'The Hunger Games,' explores themes of survival, loyalty, family devotion, and the moral compromises made under extreme pressure. It's a fast-paced, intense read suitable for late elementary and middle schoolers who enjoy action and suspense.
In S and L's ruined world, the only way to survive is to risk all. To face a contest more dangerous than anyone can imagine. And they will do anything to win. But in a land full of monsters - human and reptilian - they can't afford to trust anyone. Perhaps not even each other...