Rise of the Balloon Goons

This first book in The Notebook of Doom series introduces Alexander, a boy who has just moved to a new town and quickly discovers it's overrun with quirky monsters. Armed with a mysterious notebook detailing these creatures, Alexander must confront the 'spooky balloon goons.' Designed as part of Scholastic's Branches line for newly independent readers (ages 6-9), this book features easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and engaging black-and-white illustrations on every page. It's an excellent choice for boosting reading confidence and stamina, offering a blend of humor, light mystery, and monster fun.

Monsters + Humor + Fun = THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Alexander has just moved to a new town where he uncovers all sorts of monsters! He finds an old notebook with the word "DOOM" inscribed on the front cover. The Notebook of Doom, which Alexander now holds, contains top-secret information about the 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...monsters!