Bogus
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Ten-year-old Aldo has decided it’s OK to be a little artsy-fartsy. So when his grandma Goosy gives Aldo a second sketchbook, he fills it with more hand-drawn comics, rock-candy B words, and accounts of his everyday adventures.
Aldo and his best friend, Jack, find a diamond ring, which Aldo thinks is bogus—even though Jack—the rock hound!—is sure it's real. Aldo loses then finds then loses the ring again, and bedlam ensues. Where will the ring turn up, and who will reap the rewards?
In addition to an engaging cartoon story, Bogus includes an illustrated glossary of fun B words used throughout the book, such as berserk, bona fide, and buzzkill.
Hardcover • Illustrated chapter book
ISBN: 978-1-934649-06-0
Published June 2010
For readers 7-13
AR reading level: 4.0; Guided reading level: R
160 pages
Download an excerpt of Bogus.
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Aldo and his best friend, Jack, find a diamond ring, which Aldo thinks is bogus—even though Jack—the rock hound!—is sure it's real. Aldo loses then finds then loses the ring again, and bedlam ensues. Where will the ring turn up, and who will reap the rewards?
In addition to an engaging cartoon story, Bogus includes an illustrated glossary of fun B words used throughout the book, such as berserk, bona fide, and buzzkill.
Hardcover • Illustrated chapter book
ISBN: 978-1-934649-06-0
Published June 2010
For readers 7-13
AR reading level: 4.0; Guided reading level: R
160 pages
Download an excerpt of Bogus.
Loved it? Review Bogus on Goodreads.
"Bogus is the second in Karla Oceanak's series for young readers and it's wonderful. She and illustrator Kendra Spanjer have outdone themselves. Those of any age will read this and smile or even laugh out loud."
– Nancy Hansford, local authors writer for The Fort Collins Coloradoan
"Another home run from Bailiwick Press – or should I say a "ringer." Bogus is a great adventure with a message of good karma and helping those less fortunate. Can't wait to share copies with my little Aldo followers."
– Jackie
"Overall, the latest installment of the Aldo Zelnick series is just as good, if not better than the first. A perfect blend of entertainment and education. Karla Oceanak and Kendra Spanjer have shown again that they know exactly how to reach kids in that often, awkward time of life between being a ‘kid’ and a teenager. Aldo is hilarious, but absolutely real, a kid you could almost imagine walking through your front door at any minute."
– Julie, blogger and mom
"From my experience, I know that students from second through fifth grade and reluctant to voracious readers are all enjoying Bogus."
- 5 star B&N.com review
– Nancy Hansford, local authors writer for The Fort Collins Coloradoan
"Another home run from Bailiwick Press – or should I say a "ringer." Bogus is a great adventure with a message of good karma and helping those less fortunate. Can't wait to share copies with my little Aldo followers."
– Jackie
"Overall, the latest installment of the Aldo Zelnick series is just as good, if not better than the first. A perfect blend of entertainment and education. Karla Oceanak and Kendra Spanjer have shown again that they know exactly how to reach kids in that often, awkward time of life between being a ‘kid’ and a teenager. Aldo is hilarious, but absolutely real, a kid you could almost imagine walking through your front door at any minute."
– Julie, blogger and mom
"From my experience, I know that students from second through fifth grade and reluctant to voracious readers are all enjoying Bogus."
- 5 star B&N.com review