Shana Gorian
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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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- Værker
- 13
- Medlemmer
- 75
- Popularitet
- #235,804
- Vurdering
- 4.8
- Anmeldelser
- 12
- ISBN
- 19
- Sprog
- 3
- Udvalgt
- 1
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.… (mere)