Rise of the Balloon Goons: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #1)

Troy Cummings is coming to Brooks school elementary 11/19!!! --- Parents approach me weeks later to recount how their son hasn't stopped drawing and/or writing since Troy Cummings's 11/19 visit or how their daughter has been begging for #6, #7, and #8 in The Notebook of Doom series for Christmas thoug......more

Finally! An early chapter book worth talking about! With the popularity of scary themes and mysteries, this book is perfect to introduce a youngster into the world of reading. I read this with my 5 year old daughter and she loved it. She went back through the book, page by page after we read it, loo......more

My son Morgan is in the third grade (he's nine years old and has ADHD), and was having a hard time finding books on his grade level that weren't a bit long (and to him, a little daunting; he can read well but doesn't like to commit to a long book like Harry Potter). I think it's a confidence issue;......more

While at work, a young patron asked if we had #13 and in the midst of our conversation I said I'd read #1 and he could quiz me the next time he comes in. Quick funny read and I can see the appeal. Alexander Bopp has moved to Stermont and his hesitation is palpable - new school, how to make new frien......more

4.5/ 5 stars. Finally! This is one of the best, illustrated, early chapter books that I've read in a long time. Cummings has expertly woven humor, mild suspense, excitement, and creativity into this book that young readers will love.......more