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Rosco The Rascal Visits The Pumpkin Patch: An Illustrated Chapter Adventure for Kids Kindle Edition

by Shana Gorian (Author), Ros Webb (Illustrator), Josh Addessi (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition

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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 back 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 4.2. AR Quiz No. 500819
*Recommended for ages 6-8
*Grade level K-3rd
*108 pages

"...The tale could be broken up into a classroom read aloud or independent reader for second or third graders. Nice change of pace from the more common Halloween spooky story for kids." ~ Barbara Mojica, children's author

"...Gorian is superb in her usage of descriptive language. Readers are transported with the family and Rosco to the pumpkin patch. Readers can visualize the autumn leaves and fall crops of corn, pumpkins and apples. Young readers will be delighted by all of Rosco’s antics. The illustrations are well done and add to the enjoyment of this tale." ~Beverly Ann McCall, Amazon reviewer

"Rosco's antics had me smiling. He may be a rascal, but he always means well, and he always tries his best to behave for his owners." ~Amazon reviewer 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.

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20 September 2014
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"...The tale could be broken up into a classroom read aloud or independent reader for second or third graders. Nice change of pace from the more common Halloween spooky story for kids." Barbara Mojica, children's author

"...Gorian is superb in her usage of descriptive language. Readers are transported with the family and Rosco to the pumpkin patch. Readers can visualize the autumn leaves and fall crops of corn, pumpkins and apples. Young readers will be delighted by all of Rosco's antics. The illustrations are well done and add to the enjoyment of this tale." Beverly Ann McCall, Amazon reviewer

"...Join Rosco as he meets his first grumpy goose, a couple of Halloween bullies, and an elusive bunny. When Rosco gets separated from his family deep within a corn maze, he learns that he is braver than he ever knew. Rosco also learns that, no matter how small a person may be, with a little courage and teamwork, even little people can do big things!..." Readers' Favorite Review

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Shana Gorian, originally from western Pennsylvania, lives in Southern California with her husband and two children, and the real Rosco, their German shepherd. Shana and her family visit the pumpkin patch every fall in search of the perfect giant pumpkin.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00NS2F5BQ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shana Gorian; 2 edition (20 September 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1820 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 103 pages

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Shana Gorian is the author of kids' books for all ages: the Tales of the Lost & Found for ages 9-12, Rosco the Rascal for ages 5-8, the What Am I? picture book series, Grandma Says, and more.

She grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and currently lives in Southern California with her husband, two children, and their nervous but very affectionate rescue dog, a white Labrador Retriever.

Shana is an avid lover of the great outdoors, spicy foods, dark chocolate, and spending an afternoon on a comfortable chair with a mug of hot cider and a good book. She is always working on more stories!

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Janelle

Good early reader

Reviewed in Australia on 2 July 2018

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I good chapter book for young readers, especially those who love dogs. I enjoyed the farm setting of this story, and the characters were likeable and relatable. The plot is simple, with some humour and a message about bullying.

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Charlie Anderson

Rosco the Rascal has a heyday at the pumpkin patch

Reviewed in the United States on 21 December 2016

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The Skinny
James and Mandy McKendrick visit the pumpkin patch with their parents and their fairly new-to-the-family dog. Rosco is a German Shepard and is a good dog in general, but he can get distracted easily. The McKendricks are known for their awesome Halloween pumpkin carvings. Mr. McKendrick always selects an overly large pumpkin at the patch, and the kids enjoy the petting zoo and corn maze.

This year the duo have convinced their parents they can manage the maze on their own. There are just two stipulations: they must stay together using the same punch-card, and Rosco must go with them. The deal is sealed and the kids set out only to find trouble deep inside the corn maze.

The Players
Rosco – an 85 lb. German Shepard, recently adopted, enjoys being off the leash, always gets up to some mischief
Mandy – 7 year old sister to James, likes the chickens,
James – 10 year old brother to Mandy, likes the piglets, doesn’t enjoy arguing with Mandy
Luke – 4 year old cutie in the corn maze

The Quote
Their giant jack-o-lantern would be the jewel of the neighborhood, every year. Trick-or-treaters would marvel at the size of it. Dad always loved the compliments.

So this day was about more than just petting zoos and hay rides for the McKendrick family. It was about finding another outrageously large pumpkin in that patch. It was about art and tradition.

As the holiday approached, the whole block at home would be anxiously waiting to see what new creation Mr. McKendrick would come up with this year. And trick-or-treaters would come from far and wide to delight in the spectacle on Halloween night!

The Highs and Lows
+ Family. I love that this children’s story focuses on the positive values of family. I don’t think there are enough examples of this in reading as children outgrow picture books. This is the kind of family you want to live on your street, be your neighbor, help you out if you’re in a bind and list them as an emergency contact for your child’s school.
+ Values. When James and Mandy stumble upon Rosco and what he’s found in the maze, the siblings step up. They extend a hand, are kind and compassionate, and stand up for someone who has been wronged in the right way. Rosco also helped with that a bit.

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Kinsman Bookworm Gang

Great Halloween fun for young animal lovers!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 September 2016

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As a British adult, I have to confess that I have never been to a farm to pick a pumpkin for Halloween. After reading this fun book, I now want to! Even for kids in families that do get to go on such an annual outing, I'm sure that following along with Rosco and his human family, and enjoying the entertainment as their day unfolds, will make anticipating the big day even more exciting.

This isn't a scary Halloween story, so it is perfect for kids who want to read or listen to a story about the season without risking nightmares.

I particularly liked the way that the author explained things from Rosco the dog's point of view, and I'm sure this will encourage kids (and adults) to empathise more with their own pets, and to better understand that the animal may not simply be being naughty when they don't behave exactly how we might want them to.

Rosco's antics had me smiling. He may be a rascal, but he always means well, and he always tries his best to behave for his owners. As he bounces from chasing pumpkins, herding sheep, a hay ride with strangers, and a trip through a corn maze with his young owners, Mandy and James, Rosco even gets the chance to help save the day and rescue a young boy!

After a day filled with exciting activities, the family finally head off to choose their pumpkins. We now learn that they are not just after any pumpkin. Mr. McKendrick has big ideas for Halloween, and is an expert pumpkin carver. An enormous pumpkin is needed, to allow him to show off his skills to the whole neighbourhood.

Great Halloween fun for young animal lovers. Highly recommended.

PSusan

Big Dog, Big Pumpkin, Petting Zoo and Corn Maze

Reviewed in the United States on 5 March 2020

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Rosco the Rascal Visits the Pumpkin Patch was the first book that my grandchildren and I read written by Shana Gorian. The book was a hit with us all but I just never took the time to actually write a review until now. It is easy to follow the story line that is written for a third grader to read independently. Seeing the world through the eyes of Rosco was fascinating to the young ones in the family. Perhaps it was thought provoking to think of how dogs viewed the world around them. At times it is also pretty humorous. Family relationships, being open new experiences, problem solving and learning valuable lessons are all woven into the book.

The grandchildren found Rosco to be their favorite character, commenting on how he seemed to be like our family dog. His rumbustious behavior sometimes gets him in trouble but his heart is in the right place. The adventures at the pumpkin patch are interesting but not scary for the younger ones in the family. I liked that. There is also a wholesomeness to the story that is reminiscence of books I read years ago such as the Boxcar Children.

As a retired elementary school teacher, I can recommend this book for family time reading, classroom chapter-a-day book read aloud and even literature circles for primary students.

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Reader4life

I love Rosco

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 August 2018

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With delightful children and characters, as well as Rosco who is adorable, this is a great story for younger children. Descriptive but easy to read, this Halloween inspired story is a nice change from ghosts and ghouls and all things that go bump in the night. There is also a lovely underlying theme of love and kindness. I'm sure the fictional Rosco is as well loved as the real one!

Marisela Correa

Rosco the Rascal visits the pumpkin patch

Reviewed in the United States on 6 November 2022

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Rosco the Rascal visits the pumpkin patch was a fabulous story. My grandson enjoyed every chapter. I even enjoyed the story myself. Beautiful indeed Dry entertaining but also very educational. Thanks.

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