Trouble at Table 5 #6: Countdown to Disaster - by Tom Watson (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Uh-oh! Molly's parents have a secret. They want to move to a new house--maybe even a new town. But Molly can't leave her best friends Rosie and Simon behind! Now the trio from Table 5 only have three days to come up with a scavenger hunt that will remind Molly's parents of all the things they love about their house and neighborhood...before the moving vans come and Molly has to go."--Publisher's description.

Book Synopsis

From the author of Stick Dog comes the sixth book in a highly illustrated early chapter book series about three best friends whose plans, missions, and schemes are sure to shake up their school.

Uh-oh! Molly's parents have a secret. They want to move to a new house--maybe even a new town. But Molly can't leave her best friends Rosie and Simon behind!

Now the trio from Table 5 only have three days to come up with a scavenger hunt that will remind Molly's parents of all the things they love about their house and neighborhood...before the moving vans come and Molly has to go.

HarperChapters build confident readers one chapter at a time! With short, fast-paced books, art on every page, and milestone markers at the end of every chapter, they're the perfect next step for fans of I Can Read!

• A Heartfelt Friendship Story: Best friends Molly, Rosie, and Simon team up to tackle their biggest mission yet: making sure Molly doesn't have to move away!
• Dealing with Change: A relatable story that explores the anxiety of a childhood move and the power of friends to make things better.
• A Family Secret: Molly thinks she knows what her parents are hiding, but the hilarious and heartwarming truth will surprise everyone.
• The Perfect Big Sister Gift: With a surprise ending that celebrates growing families, this book is a wonderful way to prepare a child for a new baby.

Review Quotes

"With likable characters, an amusing situation, and lots of reinforcement for readers, this effort is sure to be a hit." - Kirkus Reviews

"Encouraging emergent readers with progress notes at each chapter's end, this series kickoff introduces a diverse trio of third-grade friends with complementary traits....Kissi adds a two-color illustration of the trio in action, a fanciful diagram, or a bit of arithmetic to almost every page of the well-paced, well-spaced narrative." - Booklist