Language ArtsĪbout the Author Troy Cummings has been drawing since he was a little kid. The easy-to-read text, quick action, and exaggerated illustrations will appeal to both boys and girls.
Kirkus Reviews Praise for Day of the Night Crawlers: Written for independent readers, the simple chapter books in this new series are part mystery, part fantasy, and part hilarious. Praise for 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. Can Alexander and his friends, Rip and Nikki, protect the town from balloon goons, tunnel fish, and shadow smashers? This collection includes books #1-3- Rise of the Balloon Goons, Day of the Night Crawlers, and Attack of the Shadow Smashers! The monsters inside are real, and it's up to the members of the Super Secret Monster Patrol - or the S.S.M.P.
Branches books help readers grow!When Alexander moves to Stermont, he finds a creepy notebook full of monster drawings. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. Can Alexander and his best friends, Rip and Nikki, protect the from balloon goons, tunnel fish, and shadow smashers?"-Back cover.īook Synopsis Three S.S.M.P. The monsters inside are real, and it is up to the members of the Super Secret Monster Patrol- or the S.S.M.P.- to stop them. Recommended by M.About the Book "Three adventures in one! When Alexander moves to Stermont, he finds a creepy notebook full of monster drawings. #2: Day of the Night Crawlers #3: Attack of the Shadow Smashers and #4: Chomp of the Meat-eating Vegetables. If you like this series starter, read more. Can Alexander and his new classmate, Rip Bonkowski, save the town of Stermont? His new class has been temporarily moved to the hospital morgue, where his teacher nicknames him "Salamander Snott." Lots of black and white illustrations and sketches of monsters from The Notebook of Doom, that Alexander finds in the collapsing old school building, add to the spooky humorous story. Alexander Bopp has just moved to town and finds these monster balloon goons everywhere he goes. Troy Cummings begins his series, The Notebook of Doom, with this story featuring arm-waving bendy advertising balloons. Wonderful series for transitional readers who are headed into chapter book territory but aren't enthusiastic readers.yet. monsters!-from the publisherĮditor's Note: This is the Branches imprint.
The Notebook of Doom, which Alexander now holds, contains top secret information about monsters! In this first book, Alexander goes up against spooky balloon goons-unique and twisted arm-waving balloon guys! This book is full of humor, engaging black-and-white illlustrations, and of course.
Branches books help readers grow!Īlexander 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. This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. Monsters + Humor + Fun = THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM!