School Library Journal Review
Gr 2-5-When Salem decides that the "Dinosaurs Alive" exhibit at the museum is misleadingly named, the young witch rectifies things, bringing statues of prehistoric creatures to all-too-vivid life. When she comes across a baby velociraptor, she knows the success of her science project is assured, but her talking feline sidekick Whammy's not so sure. Fans of the likes of "Calvin and Hobbes" will inhale this comic strip-style graphic novel series. Mischievous and impulsive, Salem is a Calvin-esque heroine for the next generation, and the book is pure gleeful fun, laced with heart and some food for thought. © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Young witch Salem and her cat pal Whammy visit a dinosaur exhibit for her science-fair project. Bored with the static dinosaurs, Salem casts a spell that brings them to life and ends up taking home a real dinosaur egg instead of the toy one she purchased. Another hilarious addition to the series, this early graphic novel provides tons of visual jokes. (c) Copyright 2015. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Witch-in-training Salem's science project is due, and the young expert in procrastination hasn't even started. She goes to the new Dinosaurs Alive! museum exhibit for inspiration, where, disappointed by finding only statues, she chants a spell to bring them to life. In the confusion of tracking now-living dinosaurs rampaging through the museum to turn them back into statues, Salem loses her souvenir dinosaur egg and mistakenly picks up a real egg, from which a baby velociraptor hatches and imprints on her. Salem and Whammy, her talking-cat mentor, have a plan to send Nipper the velociraptor back in time, but can they do it without getting into trouble with her teacher, Mr. Fink? Fans of the previous volumes will enjoy Salem's latest comical escapades, and ever-popular dinosaurs may help to attract new readers. Simple panel arrangements and clear art, rendered in black-and-white with touches of yellow and olive green, make this series a fun introduction for those new to graphic novels.--Kan, Kat Copyright 2016 Booklist
