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Shana Gorian is the author of the Rosco the Rascal series, chapter books for kids 6+ in which a sometimes rascally but always lovable German shepherd uses his steadfast heroic nature to help his pals, brother and sister James and Mandy, find adventure and overcome obstacles.

Shana grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and currently lives in Southern California with her husband, two children, and the 'real' Rosco the Rascal - her fun-loving German shepherd who constantly inspires new stories.

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! To receive updates about new releases and specials, sign up for Shana's newsletter at shanagorian.com and receive a free full ebook in return!

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In “Rosco the Rascal’s Ghost Town Adventure,” the McKendrick family are visiting an old ghost town and silver mine. Mandy is sure there really are ghosts and James is only willing to believe what he sees. Rosco is playing it by ear, he is up for a real adventure. Strolling through town, the kids find a mystery, a missing cat named Calico. Later on, they meet an orange tabby cat, who is not the missing cat, but obviously wants them to follow her into areas tourists don’t generally venture. The strange cat leads them into the mines off the tour path and into a set of mysteries that will make the kids’ vacation one to remember if they make it home.

I really enjoyed the sprinkling of old town myths and clues fitting into the story. Even as an adult I was taken in, eager to read on to have the mystery revealed. Rosco’s need to follow the rules, and still keep his impulsive young charges safe makes for a great character. I can imagine every kid immediately relating to him ( and wanting a dog like him).

As a chapter book, this story will encourage young readers to develop reading endurance. It is a cute and charming story where the kids and their dog will feel like friends inviting readers on an action-packed adventure. Adorable illustrations dot the pages keeping the story moving at a steady pace. Underlined words and phrases throughout the book are available in a glossary at the back of the book. For free reading or circle time, this book is a great choice. It is a great addition to any class shelf or home library for grades 3-6

Also in the back of the book, I appreciated the disclaimer pointing out that real life can be dangerous and despite the hijinx, James and Maddy get up to, kids should always follow the rules. Also, I like that glossary mentions that words can have more than one meaning and the meanings listed in the book, only pertain to the story.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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Ireadwhatuwrite | Jun 23, 2022 |
Adorable kids and a lovable dog who can't help but get himself into trouble, this book is a great holiday read for older kids/younger middle grade. James and Mandy are protagonists any kid can relate to, and deal with real issues, especially confidence. A fun book for anyone no matter their age.
 
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LilyRoseShadowlyn | 2 andre anmeldelser | Jan 10, 2021 |
James and his younger sister Mandy are typical elementary school children. They get excited about the holidays and want to participate in all the fun activities. They have friends in the neighborhood and others at school. They are concerned about belonging and fitting in and worried about looking silly.
James has a friend, Mason, who lives at the other end of the block. They are in the same grade and ride the bus to school together. Rosco is James and Mandy's dog.
When James and Mandy's father arranges for all the neighbors to decorate for a holiday lights contest, it is exciting to learn they have been chosen for Best Block, or best neighborhood. It is also a huge responsibility. How does one explain to a dog what this means?
This is a fun story about learning to be responsible and learning to share the spotlight and attention. It addresses issues that come up and need to be worked out between friends. It also teaches about allowing kids to take on more responsibility. There is excitement involving some puppies and dogs who forget how to behave. Is Rosco to blame or will he save the night?
At the end of the book there is a vocabulary list, as well as spelling competition words used in the story.
Fun to read and exciting.
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LaurasReading | 2 andre anmeldelser | May 10, 2019 |
Rosco the Rascal and the Holiday Lights by Shana Gorian is a book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary. Rosco is a German shepherd dog that has a special talent for getting in trouble. He also just runs loose in the neighborhood. This is a middle grade reader book about Rosco, his kids, and a block decoration contest. Cute story.
 
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MontzaleeW | 2 andre anmeldelser | May 8, 2019 |

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ISBN
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