Rise of the Balloon Goons cover

Rise of the Balloon Goons

Author: Cummings, Troy

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.3
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 6108
Points per Word 0.000164
Page Count 91
Points per Page 0.010989

Description

Alexander's school is being torn down. Before going to his new classroom in the hospital morgue, he finds a notebook full of information about monsters. Everywhere he turns, there are spooky balloon goons determined to attack him. Book #1

Quick Summary

Alexander discovers a secret notebook about monsters right as his school gets torn down, forcing him to navigate a creepy new classroom in an old hospital morgue while balloon creatures chase him everywhere. The silly-scary balloon goons that pop up in unexpected places, the mysterious monster notebook, And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda creepy setting make this a perfect Halloween-ready read for kids who like their frights with laughs. If your kid loves the humor and chills of "The Last Kids on Earth" or "Goosebumps," they'll devour this quick but thrilling adventure. Ideal for kids in grades 1-3 who want a fast, spooky read with short chapters and silly illustrations.