Rise of the Balloon Goons
by Troy Cummings · The Notebook of Doom, Book 1 series · Grades 2-3 · Ages Ages 6-8
Alexander has just moved to the strange town of Stermont, where odd things start happening right away. When he finds a notebook full of monster facts, he begins to wonder if the creepy balloon creatures around town might be real monsters.
Key vocabulary
A balloon is a stretchy bag that fills with air or gas and can float or bounce around.
A goon is a silly or rough troublemaker. In this book, the balloon goons are strange creatures causing problems.
A notebook is a book with blank pages where you can write notes, ideas, or drawings.
Doom means something very bad might happen. It is often used to make a story feel exciting or mysterious.
A monster is a made-up creature that may look strange, huge, or spooky in a story.
A creature is any living thing, real or imaginary, like an animal, bug, or story monster.
Something mysterious is hard to explain or understand. It makes you want to ask questions and find clues.
To investigate means to look carefully for clues so you can solve a problem or mystery.