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An unusually promising series opener for proto-Goosebumps fans." - Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out!:"Clever text full of witty asides." - School Library Journal Praise for More Bears!:" infused with zaniness of fun." - School Library Journal Praise for The Notebook of Doom #1: Rise of the Balloon Goons:"Cranking up the horrorlarity with googly eyed cartoon figures and sight gags on nearly every page, Cummings pitches his nervous but resourceful newcomer into a climactic, all-out battle with an entire army of aggressive, air-stealing bendy balloons. March of the Vanderpants: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #12) (Paperback): Sneeze of the Octo-Schnozz: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #11) (Paperback): Snap of the Super-Goop: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #10) (Library Edition) (Hardcover): Rumble of the Coaster Ghost: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #9) (Paperback): Pop of the Bumpy Mummy: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #6) (Paperback):įlurry of the Snombies: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #7) (Paperback):Ĭharge of the Lightning Bugs: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #8) (Paperback): Whack of the P-Rex: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #5) (Paperback): Rise of the Balloon Goons: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #1) (Paperback):ĭay of the Night Crawlers: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #2) (Paperback):Īttack of the Shadow Smashers: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #3) (Paperback):Ĭhomp of the Meat-Eating Vegetables: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #4) (Paperback): What do you say teachers, parents and writers? Use the comment below and let’s chat….This is book number 13 in the The Notebook of Doom series.
I like the comparison and the story structure for both series. Both are young men who are afraid and like lists. It’s interesting to me that Alexander Bopp, our endearing protagonist, bears some resemblance to another chapter book character, Alvin Ho. Sometimes reminiscent of retro, stop-motion animation, the art hits just the right note of classic scary and graphic-novel, slap-dash humor. And then, BAM!, just at the right time and with spot-on tone, the illustrations are in-your-face funny. In some scenes, the black and white drawings are ghostly pale and spooky. The illustrations, which are liberally splattered on every page, are positively athletic in their flexibility. The Notebook of Doom’s creator, Troy Cummings, shows laser insight into what gets kids interested both in words and visuals. This series is part of Scholastic’s excellent chapter book line, Branches, many of which highlight extremely talented author/illustrators. Both comic and frightening, this story rolls to a pressurized climax that is sure to keep new readers both enthralled and on the edge of the couch. Page one talks about “squishy guts” and “googly eyes.” It’s a delightful shock that hooks the reader with eerie glee. The Notebook of Doom #1: Rise of the Balloon Goons is creepy right from the start. (June 25, 2013)Īvailable in: paperback, library binding, Kindle, NOOKĪt the time of this review there were five books in The Notebook of Doom series. THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM #1: RISE OF THE BALLOON GOONS In October, we’ll review books and series that ooze with delicious creepy crawlies, heebie geebies and chilly willies.
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