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Danny Dunn and the Fossil Cave
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First edition
Author Raymond Abrashkin
Jay Williams
Illustrator Brinton Turkel
Language English
Series Danny Dunn
Genre Science fiction
Published 1961
Pages 146
OCLC 5318976
Preceded by Danny Dunn on the Ocean Floor 
Followed by Danny Dunn and the Heat Ray 

Danny Dunn and the Fossil Cave is an exciting science fiction adventure book! It's the sixth story in the popular Danny Dunn series. The book was written by Raymond Abrashkin and Jay Williams. It first came out in 1961.

The Amazing Cave Adventure

This story begins when Danny and his friend Joe Pearson find a secret cave entrance. It's hidden deep in the woods near their homes. Danny's friend, Professor Bulfinch, has just created something amazing. It's a special portable X-ray machine!

Professor Bulfinch and his friend, Dr. Tresselt, are both scientists. Dr. Tresselt is a geologist, someone who studies rocks and the Earth. They see a great chance to use the new X-ray machine inside the cave.

So, the two adults, along with Danny, Joe, and their friend Irene, go into the cave. They are on an exciting expedition. Inside, they make a truly astonishing discovery! But then, they face a big problem. This problem makes it very hard for them to leave the cave. You'll have to read the book to find out what happens next!

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