Rosco the Rascal Series

On a sunny autumn day, ten-year-old James and seven-year-old Mandy set out to choose their pumpkins for Halloween on the family's annual trip to the countryside. This time they're taking along their new German shepherd, Rosco, whose innocent mischief soon lands him on his leash. But deep inside the corn maze on a scavenger hunt, James, Mandy, and Rosco find that two bullies in skeleton masks are scaring unsuspecting kids. Will Rosco shape up and help out? Join the kids and their lovable dog in this wholesome family adventure, a rascal-turned-hero autumn story for kids.   *Contains PCIP for libraries *Renaissance Accelerated Reader Book Level 4.1. AR Quiz No.500819 *Recommended for ages 6-9 *Grade level K-3rd *Books in the series may be read in any order   "...The tale could be broken up into a classroom read aloud or independent reader for second or third graders. Nice change of pace from the more common Halloween spooky story for kids." ~ Barbara Mojica, children's author   "...Gorian is superb in her usage of descriptive language. Readers are transported with the family and Rosco to the pumpkin patch. Readers can visualize the autumn leaves and fall crops of corn, pumpkins and apples. Young readers will be delighted by all of Rosco's antics. The illustrations are well done and add to the enjoyment of this tale." ~Beverly Ann McCall, Amazon reviewer   ~Amazon reviewers Fans of The Magic Tree House series will love this brother and sister pair, and fans of classic, heroic dogs - from Lassie to Beethoven - will love Rosco.

Rosco the rascally German shepherd has never seen snow before. Now he'll get the chance to romp around in a snow-covered world high in the mountains. But trouble seems to find Rosco wherever he goes. Will his curious nature spoil the weekend for James and Mandy, or will it save the day? This second adventure in the Rosco the Rascal series will keep readers guessing from the start. Fifth grader James and his second grade sister, Mandy, are building snowmen and sled riding down steep hills on their winter family vacation. Amid the fun, they don't realize it's a coyote pup, lost and frightened, that has been poking around their cabin in the snow. It's Rosco who discovers the identity of the wild creature first, so he sets out on his own to help the pup. When the kids finally unravel the mystery, it's almost too late to rescue the poor creature, which now finds itself in even more trouble. It's up to brother and sister to use their wits in a sticky situation, yet trust their rascal-turned-hero dog to help. *Renaissance Accelerated Reader Book Level 3.8. A.R. Book No. 500818 *All books in the Rosco the Rascal series are standalone and can be read in any order. *Recommended for ages 6-9 *Grade levels K-4th Fans of The Magic Tree House series will love this brother and sister pair, and fans of classic, heroic dogs - from Lassie to Beethoven - will love Rosco. ..."A fine choice for newly independent and reluctant readers, featuring good-natured characters, a well-intentioned mutt, and an outdoor rescue mission." -Kirkus Reviews "With a consistent mystery, a little bit of danger, and a wonderful and healing ending, Shana snares you into Rosco's doggie mind and antics and the family that he must protect and serve. This is an engaging and wonderful story that is well written, and with a well designed story line." Tom, Amazon Reviewer

Ten-year-old James and his seven-year-old sister, Mandy are off to summer camp with their loyal German shepherd, Rosco. While Mandy struggles with homesickness, James' week is threatened by a prank-playing bunkmate's antics. But during an unexpected thunderstorm in a game of capture-the-flag, the prankster finds himself lost and alone deep inside the forest. Rosco must play the hero and save the boy but not before he teaches him a hard-earned lesson about friendship. "Charming, heartfelt, and fun! Kids will love it!" - E.G. Foley, New York Times Bestselling Author   *Contains PCIP for library cataloging *Renaissance Accelerated Reader Book Level 4.4. AR Quiz No.500817 *136 pages *Recommended for ages 6-10 *Grade levels K-5 *Books in the series may be read in any order "A great book for children starting to read chapter books. From learning about different camp activities, dealing with bullies, and preparing for camp, this book highlights the importance of respect." "Wonderful story. My 8yr old son really enjoyed reading this book!!" "Well, now I have to send my 10 year-old son to camp. . .with a dog!" ~Amazon Reviewers Fans of The Magic Tree House series will love this brother and sister pair, and fans of classic, heroic dogs - from Lassie to Beethoven - will love Rosco.

James' and Mandy's neighborhood has taken first place in the holiday lights Best Block contest. But will Rosco's attempts to help just make things worse on Opening Night? And will Mandy's insistence on working independently be her downfall at the school train parade? Find out in this heartwarming Christmas adventure, the fifth installment in the action-packed and wholesome Rosco the Rascal series.   Renaissance Accelerated Reader Book Level 4.2. AR Quiz No. 500815 *Recommended for kids 6-10. Grades K-5 *Books do not need to be read in series order *Contains a back-of-book dictionary with underlined words to encourage the use of new vocabulary *Early Middle Grade reading level: perfect for an advanced younger reader or an on-level older reader   "I really like this book and this author. She genuinely understands what matters to young children, and writes with warmth, humor, and more suspense than you might expect in a Christmas story. As an adult reader, by the time I was one third through the book, I couldn't put it down. ...If you want stories to stir the hearts of the young people in your life, the Rosco the Rascal series is a lovable choice. This book, though seasonal, is my favorite so far." ~Larry Feign, author   "...These books are stand-alone adventures, but readers are likely to be hooked on the series after reading any one of them." ~Barbara Ann Mojica, author and Top Contributor, Amazon Children's Books Reviews   This book is Story Monster approved! The Story Monsters Approved! book designation program was developed to recognize and honor accomplished authors in the field of children's literature that inspire, inform, teach, or entertain. A Story Monsters seal of approval on a book tells teachers, librarians, and parents they are giving children the very best. ~Story Monsters LLC

When James and Mandy's father builds a hen house and brings home half a dozen adorable baby chicks for the kids, is Rosco just crying wolf when the coyotes howl, or are the birds truly in danger? And when a pair of bullies threatens to ruin an Easter egg hunt deep inside the forest on Easter Sunday, can Rosco be trusted to save the day? Find out in this short springtime holiday adventure with the lovable rascally dog. *Recommended for ages 6-9. Grades K-3 *All books in the series, including this one, were designed to be read in any order Fans of The Magic Tree House series will love this brother and sister pair, and fans of classic, heroic dogs - from Lassie to Beethoven - will love Rosco.