Rosco the Rascal Visits the Pumpkin Patch

by Shana Gorian, Ros Webb (Illustrator), Josh Addessi (Artist)

Overview

Brother and sister, ten-year-old James and seven-year-old Mandy, are excited to explore a pumpkin patch with their lively German shepherd, Rosco, on a sunny weekend in September. The day will include hay rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, and a scavenger hunt. But when Rosco and the kids discover a lost and injured child deep inside the corn maze, they need to help him and find their own way out. Things only get worse when two older boys, wearing frightening Halloween masks and scaring younger kids, threaten to ruin the fun. Brother and sister are faced with standing up to the bullies, and the usually playful Rosco gets serious about protecting his people. Will Rosco be able to save the day? Join the kids and their rascally dog in this wholesome family adventure. Recommended for ages 6-10.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781732061118
Publisher:	Shana Gorian, author
Publication date:	07/23/2018
Series:	Rosco the Rascal
Pages:	102
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

1. Keep-Away 1

2. New Member of the Family 11

3. The Leash 19

4. Rosco and the Goose 24

5. The Hayride 32

6. The Corn Maze 43

7. Jewel of the Neighborhood 54

8. Stamps and Mailboxes 63

9. Lost in the Stalks 69

10. No Time for Play 75

11. Short Cuts 81

12. The Queen’s Seat 85

13. The Plan 91

14. You Made It! 102

15. Good Doggy 112

16. A Perfect Giant Pumpkin 117

Editorial Reviews

"...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

"...Join Rosco as he meets his first grumpy goose, a couple of Halloween bullies, and an elusive bunny. When Rosco gets separated from his family deep within a corn maze, he learns that he is braver than he ever knew. Rosco also learns that, no matter how small a person may be, with a little courage and teamwork, even little people can do big things!..." ~ Readers' Favorite Review

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