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

Author: Troy Cummings

Series: The Notebook of Doom

Narrator: Matt Braver, Denise Hoey, Lance Roger Axt

Unabridged: 1 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/07/2026


Synopsis

Monsters + Humor + Fun = THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM!Alexander has just moved to a new town where he is about to uncover all sorts of monsters! He finds an old notebook with the word "DOOM" inscribed on the front cover. The Notebook of Doom, which Alexander now holds, contains top secret information about monsters! In this first audiobook, Alexander goes up against spooky balloon goons--unique and twisted arm-waving balloon guys! This book is full of humor and of course . . . monsters!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kris on August 13, 2016

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

Goodreads review by Dena on July 01, 2013

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

Goodreads review by Jess on September 20, 2015

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

Goodreads review by Tom on April 20, 2019

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

Goodreads review by Paula on June 17, 2016

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


Quotes

Praise for THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM #1: RISE OF THE BALLOON GOONS"Cranking up the horrorlarity with googly eyed cartoon figures and sight gags on nearly every page, Cummings pitches his nervous but resourceful newcomer into a climactic, all-out battle with an entire army of aggressive, air-stealing bendy balloons." -KIRKUS REVIEWSPraise for THE EENSY WEENSY SPIDER FREAKS OUT!"Clever text full of witty asides." -SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALPraise for MORE BEARS!"[Artwork that is] infused with zaniness of fun." -SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL