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Rise of the Balloon Goons

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by Troy Cummings
Troy Cummings
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Monsters + Humor + Fun = THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM!

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Alexander has just moved to a new town where he uncovers all sorts of monsters! He finds an old notebook with the word "DOOM" inscribed on the front cover. The Notebook of Doom, which Alexander now holds, contains top-secret information about the monsters! In this first book, Alexander goes up against spooky balloon goons—unique and twisted arm-waving balloon guys! This book is full of humor, engaging black-and-white illlustrations, and of course...monsters!

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Notebook of Doom

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    October 31, 2014

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780545493260
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 3.3
    • Lexile® Measure: 490
    • Interest Level: K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty: 0-2

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      May 1, 2013
      A discarded notebook with information on disquieting creatures like the Rhinoceraptor and the Forkupine isn't the only surprise waiting in Stermont for nerdy Alexander Bopp and his oblivious dad. As if the small town's name, three graveyards and abandoned glue factory aren't eerie enough, Alexander is assaulted on his first day by several of the tall, fluttering "balloon guys" commonly used by stores as attention-getters. Moreover, his new class turns out to be temporarily relocated to the local hospital's morgue, his new teacher loudly nicknames him "Salamander Snott," and he becomes an instant target for aptly named classmate Rip Bonkowski. The next day, things get worse. Cranking up the horrorlarity with googly eyed cartoon figures and sight gags on nearly every page, Cummings pitches his nervous but resourceful newcomer into a climactic, all-out battle with an entire army of aggressive, air-stealing bendy balloons. Happily, with help from Rip and other unlikely allies, Alexander ultimately saves Stermont from a pandemic of permanently flattened tires, pool toys and whoopee cushions. An unusually promising series opener for proto-Goosebumps fans. (Light horror. 8-10)

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    • The Horn Book

      January 1, 2014
      Alexander has a new school and town to adjust to--does he really need a mysterious notebook, weird monsters, and vaguely threatening adventures to contend with as well? Sure, and Cummings integrates anxiety and excitement effectively as Alexander faces three worthy foes in these beginning chapter books. Well-developed characters and sillier-than-scary illustrations will keep kids reading.

      (Copyright 2014 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:3.3
  • Lexile® Measure:490
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:0-2

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