Roscoe Riley Rules #3: Don't Swap Your Sweater for a Dog - by Katherine Applegate (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

The hilarious chapter book series about an accidental rule breaker from Katherine Applegate--Newbery Medal winning and bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan, Crenshaw, and Wishtree--returns with a fresh new look from artist Brian Biggs and bonus material!

It seems like everyone has an award of some kind. Except Roscoe. But a pet-trick contest is coming up, and first prize is a big, shiny trophy. Roscoe really wants that trophy--would he even borrow someone else's dog to win?

Roscoe and his comical misadventures will appeal to fans of Megan McDonald's Stink series; Nancy Krulik's George Brown, Class Clown series; Rebecca Elliott's Owl Diaries series; and Dan Gutman's My Weirder School series. This repackaged edition includes Roscoe Riley's Time-Out Activities, featuring lists, games, and more.

What happens when winning is the only thing that matters?

• First Grade Problems: Roscoe's little sister has more trophies than he does, and he's had enough! He just needs to find something--anything--he can win.
• Funny Dog Stories for Kids: His own dog, Goofy, is the best but can't do tricks. Edward the poodle can. The choice seems obvious, right?
• The Quest for a Trophy: Trading his grandma's hand-knitted (and very itchy) sweater for a prize-winning dog seems like a great idea. After all, a trophy is forever... right?
• Bonus Time-Out Activities: The fun doesn't stop when the story ends! This edition includes extra lists, games, and puzzles for readers to enjoy.

Review Quotes

Praise for the ROSCOE RILEY series: "Applegate perfectly captures the voice of kids in this fast-paced, funny title. Children will love the short chapters, kid ingenuity, and comical illustrations." - School Library Journal

"Applegate's writing is strong and lively, and the short sentences, funny situations, and frequent appearance of pictures will make this series an easy sell to novice readers. Adult readers-aloud will also appreciate the understated humor of Roscoe's narrative and nod in recognition at the goings-on." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Roscoe is an appealing, lively kid whose story is both entertaining and thought-provoking, and Biggs'expressive pencil drawings add to the humor" - ALA Booklist