Rise of the Balloon Goons: A Branches Book (the Notebook of Doom #1): Volume 1 -- Troy Cummings

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 is about to uncover 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 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

Author: Troy Cummings
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 06/25/2013
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 7.61h x 5.33w x 0.28d
ISBN: 9780545493239
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 159140 / Rise of the Balloon Goons


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 05/01/2013 pg. 77
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 60 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Troy Cummings has been drawing since he was a little kid. His illustrations have appeared in newspapers and magazines, on websites, on frozen-fish-stick packages, and in hospital waiting rooms. His picture books include The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out!, More Bears!, and Giddy-Up, Daddy! The Notebook of Doom was his first early chapter book series. He lives in Indiana with his cat and family.
Troy Cummings has been drawing since he was a little kid. His illustrations have appeared in newspapers and magazines, on websites, on frozen-fish-stick packages, and in hospital waiting rooms. His picture books include The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out!, More Bears!, and Giddy-Up, Daddy! The Notebook of Doom was his first early chapter book series. He lives in Indiana with his cat and family.