On a sunny autumn day, ten-year-old James and seven-year-old Mandy
set out to choose their pumpkins for Halloween
on the family's annual trip to the countryside. This time they're taking along their new German shepherd, Rosco, whose innocent mischief soon lands him on his leash.
But deep inside the corn maze
on a scavenger hunt,
James, Mandy, and Rosco find that two bullies in skeleton masks are scaring unsuspecting kids
. Will Rosco shape up and help out? Join the kids and their lovable dog in this wholesome family adventure, a rascal-turned-hero autumn story for kids.
*Renaissance Accelerated Reader Book Level 4.1. AR Quiz No.500819
*Recommended for ages 6-8
*Grade level K-3rd
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.
Rosco the Rascal appeals in particular to fans of:
The Magic Tree House
The Boxcar Children
The Happy Hollisters
The 39 Story Treehouse
Beezus and Ramona
Junie B Jones
Ranger in Time
Puppy Place
A to Z Mysteries
Cam Jansen
Ballpark Mysteries
Dog Man
The Magic School Bus
Hero Dog series