Rosco the Rascal Goes to Camp - by Shana Gorian (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Brother and sister, James and Mandy, are off to summer camp. Their German shepherd, Rosco, is joining them for a week of archery, canoeing, swimming, and campfires. But while seven-year-old Mandy struggles with homesickness, ten-year-old James must deal with a prank-playing bunk mate, and Rosco finds trouble with the resident hound at camp.

During an unexpected thunderstorm in a game of capture-the-flag, the troublemaker finds himself lost, alone and injured deep inside the forest. Rosco must play the hero and save the boy, but not before he and James teach him a hard-earned lesson about friendship.

This action-packed story works well as a read-aloud for educators and parents, alike, with many teachable moments that lend themselves to discussion. Black and white interior illustrations add interest for even the youngest of readers. Realistic characters and detailed descriptions put the reader squarely in the center of the book's classic summer camp setting, and take the reader on a lively, contemporary, heart-pounding journey.

All books in the series are standalone and can 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.

*Recommended for children ages 6-10

*Grade level K-5th

*17 black and white interior illustrations

Review Quotes

"Charming, heartfelt, and fun! Kids will love it!" E.G. Foley, New York Times Bestselling Author

"The adventures...are tangible and relatable. It's an excellent bedtime storybook...(which) can be used for interactive sessions in classrooms and school libraries. Rosco is lovable and all kids will want to have a companion like Rosco by the time they finish reading this book." Reader's Favorite Review

"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." Amazon Review

"...I would not be surprised if you get to watch a movie based on this book!" Carlos M. Valverde, children's book author

"...It is a great end-of-the-year read aloud for grades 3-4 and may even motivate the children to go to summer camp. This third book in a series, follows Mandy and James as they experience camp adventures with their dog Rosco. The pranks keep children on the edge of their seats and Rosco is always an endearing hero." Elementary Reading Specialist, Amazon Review