The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock
Directed by	Charles Grosvenor
Produced by	Charles Grosvenor
Written by	Libby Hinson John Loy
Narrated by	Kenneth Mars
Starring	Thomas Dekker Anndi McAfee Aria Noelle Curzon Jeff Bennett Kris Kristofferson Nancy Cartwright Sandy Fox John Ingle Kenneth Mars Miriam Flynn
Music by	Michael Tavera James Horner (music from The Land Before Time)
Editing by	Jay Bixsen
Studio	Universal Cartoon Studios
Distributed by	Universal Studios Home Video
Release date(s)	December 1, 1998 (1998-12-01)
Running time	76 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock is an animated adventure musical film released in 1998. It was made directly for video. This movie is the sixth part of The Land Before Time series. It tells the story of five young dinosaurs living in a safe place called the Great Valley. This film was the first time Thomas Dekker provided both the singing and speaking voice for the character Littlefoot. It was also the last movie in the series to use traditional cel animation.

The Story of Saurus Rock

A Legend Begins

One night, Littlefoot's grandfather shares an old story with the young dinosaurs. He tells them about the beginning of their world. He also speaks of "The Lone Dinosaur," a brave Longneck. This legendary dinosaur once saved the Great Valley from a very dangerous Sharptooth. During their big fight, the Sharptooth was defeated. The Lone Dinosaur got a scar over his right eye.

Soon after this battle, a huge rock shaped like a long-necked dinosaur appeared. It had Sharptooth teeth around its neck. This happened during a big earthshake. The dinosaurs named this special rock "Saurus Rock." The legend says that if anyone harms this rock, bad luck will come to the Valley.

Doc, the Mysterious Dinosaur

The next day, Littlefoot is playing when he accidentally falls off a cliff. A mysterious Diplodocus named Doc saves him. Littlefoot notices that Doc has a scar over one eye. Doc also seems to know a lot about the Great Valley. This makes Littlefoot think that Doc might be the legendary Lone Dinosaur.

Littlefoot tells his friends about Doc. He even makes up a story to support his idea. Cera's young nieces, twin dinosaurs named Dinah and Dana, hear this. They get inspired and sneak off to Saurus Rock without anyone noticing.

Trouble at Saurus Rock

The next day, Cera is worried because Dinah and Dana are missing. The group quickly figures out where the twins went. Littlefoot and his friends rush to Saurus Rock. They find Dinah and Dana playing on top of the giant rock.

As they climb up to rescue them, Dinah and Dana accidentally fall. They land on one of the stone teeth on Saurus Rock. The tooth breaks off and crumbles to the ground. It almost hits Spike! Dinah and Dana start to cry. Cera tells them it's not their fault. Instead, she blames Littlefoot for talking about the legend.

Dinah and Dana correct Cera. They remind her that she told them to "get lost" earlier. Suddenly, an Allosaurus starts chasing them. The children quickly cross a deep gorge using a log. The Sharptooth tries to follow, but the log breaks under its weight. The Allosaurus falls, seeming to be defeated.

Consequences and Courage

On their way home, Cera's father confronts them. He learns that Dinah and Dana ran away to Saurus Rock. He scolds Cera for not watching the twins properly. He tells her he is very angry and disappointed. Cera has to march straight home.

That night, Littlefoot has a bad dream. In his dream, he falls off a tooth on Saurus Rock. Then, the entire rock collapses.

Over the next few days, strange things happen in the Valley. A tornado hits, causing damage. During the storm, Cera bravely saves the twins. Doc also saves Littlefoot from the worst of the storm. Dinah and Dana tell Cera's father how brave she was. He tells his daughter that he is proud of her.

Littlefoot's grandfather finds Doc with Littlefoot. Grandpa thanks Doc for protecting his grandson. However, the adult dinosaurs blame Doc for the bad luck. They think the problems started after he arrived. Littlefoot, though, blames himself and his friends. He remembers breaking Saurus Rock.

Heroes Emerge

To prove Doc is innocent, Littlefoot tries to get a Sharptooth tooth. He wants to use it to fix Saurus Rock. While doing this, he discovers the Allosaurus is still alive! After escaping it, Littlefoot is attacked by a Tyrannosaurus. Luckily, Grandpa Longneck arrives, led by Littlefoot's friends.

Soon, the Allosaurus returns. It teams up with the Tyrannosaurus to fight Grandpa Longneck. They are very strong together. But then, Doc comes to help! Doc and Grandpa work together. They pull down a pile of rocks, burying the two sharpteeth.

One of the Allosaurus' teeth falls out. The children use it to repair Saurus Rock. Doc decides to leave the Valley. He tells Littlefoot that he already has a hero to depend on: Grandpa. Littlefoot asks Grandpa if the bad luck will finally end. They both agree that there's no such thing as "bad luck." But it's still good to make sure everything is okay. Littlefoot and Cera later create their own new legend. They tell a story about Grandpa Longneck as a hero called "The Great Dinosaur."

Voice Cast

• Kenneth Mars as Grandpa Longneck
• Thomas Dekker as Littlefoot
• Anndi McAfee as Cera
• Aria Curzon as Ducky
• Jeff Bennett as Petrie/Spike
• Kris Kristofferson as Doc
• Miriam Flynn as Grandma Longneck
• John Ingle as Cera's father
• Nancy Cartwright as Dana
• Sandy Fox as Dinah
• Danny Mann as Allosaurus

Songs from the Film

This movie features several original songs that help tell the story.

All songs written and composed by Michele Brourman and Amanda McBroom. 

See also

In Spanish: The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock para niños