An unforgettable autumn adventure filled with mischief, courage, and one heroic dog. When siblings James and Mandy head to the countryside for a perfect fall day—complete with pumpkins, hayrides, and a scavenger hunt in the corn maze—they expect fun, not trouble. But when two masked bullies start scaring younger kids, the day takes a spooky turn. Enter Rosco, their lovable but impulsive German shepherd, whose playful antics have already landed him on a leash. Can this mischief-maker rise to the challenge and become an unexpected hero? Full of heart, humor, and Halloween spirit, this charming chapter book is a must-read for fans of wholesome family adventures and dog-loving readers everywhere. *Renaissance Accelerated Reader Book Level 4.1. AR Quiz No.500819 *Recommended for ages 6-8 *Grade level K-3rd 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. Rosco the Rascal appeals in particular to fans of: The Magic Tree House The Boxcar Children The Happy Hollisters The 39 Story Treehouse Ranger in Time Puppy Place Cam Jansen Dog Man Reviewed by Alyssa Elmore for Readers' Favorite, September 2016 FIVE STARS Rosco The Rascal Visits The Pumpkin Patch by Shana Gorian is a fun chapter book celebrating Autumn. Rosco, a lovable and mischievous German Shepherd puppy, joins his family on their annual visit to the pumpkin patch. Rosco swears he'll be good on hisvery first trip to pick a pumpkin. But how good is good? It is very hard to remember to be good with so many new sights, smells, and sounds! 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! I loved reading this book. It was a cute story and the characters were relatable. The adventures Rosco experiences and the trouble he got himself into made for funny moments. Rosco The Rascal Visits The Pumpkin Patch by Shana Gorian has hidden story gems; lessons on bullying, standing upfor what is right, unselfishness, and teamwork. I loved how family members James and Mandy pulled together in a crisis and helped save a little boy at their own expense. It is the perfect book forchildren ages 6-9. It has enough pictures to keep the younger reader interested. Its short chapters were long enough to make the young reader feel accomplished in reading them, yet short enough to keep the reader's interest. I liked how the author included a lesson in the story. I hope to read more Rosco the Rascal books in the future. ::: "...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 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.