Outdoor summer camp adventure with a lovable dog! Ten-year-old James and his seven-year-old sister, Mandy, are off to camp with their loyal German shepherd, Rosco. While Mandy struggles with homesickness, James’s week is threatened by a prank-playing bunk mate’s antics. But during an unexpected thunderstorm in a game of capture-the-flag, the prankster finds himself lost and alone deep inside the forest. Rosco must play the hero and save the boy but not before he and James teach him a hard-earned lesson about friendship. *Recommended for ages 6-8 *Grade level K-5th *138 pages *Renaissance Accelerated Reader Book Level 4.4. AR Quiz No.500817 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. A positive outlook on the value of sleepaway camp and the great outdoors, this is the perfect book for the child dreaming of camp. Rosco the Rascal appeals in particular to fans of: The Magic Tree House The Boxcar Children The Happy Hollisters The 39 Story Treehouse Beezus and Ramona Junie B Jones Ranger in Time Puppy Place A to Z Mysteries Cam Jansen Ballpark Mysteries Dog Man The Magic School Bus Hero Dog series Five Stars Rosco the Rascal Goes to Camp by Shana Gorian is a beautiful story of friendship which revolves around Rosco, a two-year-old German Shepherd who goes to a summer sleep-away-camp for the first time with James and his sister Mandy. The young campers have to adjust to the new surroundings and also have to overcome their fear as they are away from their comfort zone for the first time. At the camp, they meet different kinds of children and also go through many adventures, which make the kids experience new things that remove their fears and also help them to overcome obstacles in their lives. It also shows the heroic behavior of Rosco who helps James and Mandy. It's a story of trust; it's a story of friendship, and children will be entertained till the very end. The adventures the kids experience at the camp are tangible and relateable, making the story enjoyable. It's an excellent bedtime story book. It can also be used for interactive sessions in classrooms and school libraries. Rosco is lovable and all kids will want to have a companion like Rosco by the time they finish reading this book. The book is also informative and children get to know what happens at a summer camp and the various activities that take place when they are at a camp. The book conveys good messages which makes it more appealing as the qualities of trust, loyalty, and friendship are highlighted as the story unfolds. - Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite Editorial Review The author's personal love for summer camp and her great German shepherd dog flows through the story loud and clear. The daily details so orderly laid out will make children hopeful for such a fun summer experience. This is a great bridge book that will carry young readers further into their literary journey. The theme is pertinent, the characters relatable, and the outcome substantial. It will carry a love for reading into a more personal focus, developing an interest for novels. A young girl accompanies her older brother for her first big sleep-away adventure at Camp Hickory Ridge. Timid and unsure, her brother comforts her with the assurance she will enjoy herself so much that she won't beable to wait until next year comes again. Many may fondly remember the growth, the development, and solidifying of our sense of self that came in those times of a peer society. Challenges, victories, even failures, that brought us home champions. - Darleen Wohlfeil, Story Monsters Ink magazine, June 2016 issue ::: "Charming, heartfelt, and fun! Kids will love it!" - E.G. Foley, New York Times Bestselling Author "A great book for children starting to read chapter books. From learning about different camp activities, dealing with bullies, and preparing for camp, this book highlights the importance of respect." ~Amazon Reviewer "Wonderful story. My 8yr old son really enjoyed reading this book!!" ~Amazon Reviewer "Well, now I have to send my 10 year-old son to camp...with a dog!" ~Amazon Reviewer Shana Gorian, originally from western Pennsylvania, lives in southern California with her husband, two children, and her German shepherd, the real Rosco the Rascal. Shana spent many memorable summers at sleep-away camp as a child and later as a camp counselor. She loves telling stories about those good 'ol days.