This time it's not Rosco who's making mischief, it's the leprechauns. When Rosco's buddy, Sparks the pug, goes missing, Rosco and the kids set out to find him, embarking on adventures through the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. At the same time, Mandy thinks the leprechauns have jinxed her with bad luck because she broke with tradition and didn’t build them a leprechaun trap filled with treasure this year. Will brother and sister be able to restore Mandy’s good luck, or will the leprechauns ruin her St. Patrick’s Day? And will Rosco and the kids find Sparks before it's too late? Find out in this heartwarming, family adventure, full of ancient Irish lore and contemporary, big-city parade fun. Renaissance Accelerated Reader Book Level 4.2. AR Quiz No.500816 *Recommended for children ages 6-8 *Grade level K-3rd *Glossary of Irish terms and Irish sayings included at the end of the book 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 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 - Reviewed By Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite In Rosco the Rascal at the St.Patrick's Day Parade : Rosco theRascal #4 by Shana Gorian, readers see James and his sister, Mandy, going to the St. Patrick's Day Parade with their dog, Rosco. They also have their neighbor's dog, Sparks, with them so that each of them has a dog to hold. Sparks goes missing while they are at the parade. Mandy feels that since she did not make the Leprechaun trap for school, bad luck seems to be affecting her. Rosco is enjoying the parade as the dogs are all dressed up and it is a sight to see. Will they be able tofind Sparks? Let us find out. The story has been woven around St. Patrick's Day in a clever way so that children learn about Irish legends and folklore without feeling bored. The concept of the Leprechaun trap is quite fascinating. The author captures the festive ambiance of the parade beautifully with her words and illustrations,which take young readers right into the parade and they experience it as if they were there. The black and white illustrations are just enoughto captivate readers and make the parade feel real. It is a good story book to read out to children at home and in the classroom as it introduces them to Irish folklore, culture, and the Leprechaun jinx. The story is fun, enjoyable, adventurous, and informative to readers, both young and old. The wee bit of Irish wisdom shared at the end of the book is also quite interesting and will make readers curious to learn even more about Irish folklore, culture, and legends. :: "Our third graders love all the Rosco the Rascal books and this is no exception. Awesome making us all want a Rosco." ~Lisa B., Amazon "The younger readers this is aimed at will find the parade details interesting and the glossary helpful." ~Kindle Reader, Amazon "Whether Irish or not, leprechauns are wonderful for children of all ages to read about." ~Mary Schmidt, Amazon