All Paws on Deck (Haggis and Tank Unleashed #1)

by Jessica Young (Author) James Burks (Illustrator)

All Paws on Deck (Haggis and Tank Unleashed #1)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

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!

Tank is a clumsy, outgoing Great Dane. Haggis is a dapper and grumpy Scottie dog. In the first book in the series, Haggis and Tank set sail as pirates. At first, Haggis doesn't see what Tank does--that an adventure awaits them with just a little imagination! But soon, Haggis joins in the fun and the two friends go on a pirate adventure. They talk like pirates, swab the deck, and even search for buried treasure. This series is full of clever wordplay and homophones that make Haggis and Tank's adventures even more fun!

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Kirkus Reviews

Young...engag[es] her heroes in enticing banter and funny misunderstandings involving puns and homophones. It's especially gratifying to see that the big, tough, strong dog character is a female. Burks' plentiful, full-color art is consistently engaging...These salty sea dogs put the bite back in buccaneering.

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Two canine pals star in this entertaining, comics-style chapter book series for early readers...Tank and Haggis have many homophone-related miscommunications, a concept...which both helps aid reading comprehension and boosts the funny factor...The animated, distinctly drawn characters...will have kids seeking their future adventures.

School Library Journal

K-Gr 3--Young introduces readers to Haggis, a bored Scottish terrier, and Tank, a Great Dane who is always up for a new escapade. With all the elements of a great pirate adventure, including a deserted island, sailor knots, and a buried treasure, Young gives authentic voice to her pup protagonist, creating an engaging narrative that young and newly emergent readers will look forward to. Burks's illustrations give life to these spirited characters, and his artwork reinforces the text throughout. The easy-to-read text, in conjunction with the color-coordinated dialogue bubbles for Haggis and Tank, makes the selection a must-have for the difficult-to-fill niche for readers transitioning from picture books and beginning readers to early chapter books. VERDICT A solid new series for newly independent chapter book readers.--John Trischitti, Midland County Public Libraries, TX

Copyright 2016 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

Praise for Haggis and Tank #1: All Paws on Deck

"The dogs' odd-couple antics, loads of goofy humor, and an appealing comics/early reader format make for an all-around entertaining read." — Publishers Weekly

Praise for Haggis and Tank #2: Digging for Dinos

"This sequel is far from a dinosnore; here's to joining these two pals on all their future adventures." — Kirkus



Jessica Young
Jessica Young is a former art teacher and curriculum consultant. She writes picture books and chapter books for young readers and lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Catia Chien has illustrated numerous books for children including The Sea Serpent and Me by Dashka Slater and The Longest Night: A Passover Story by Laurel Snyder. My Blue Is Happy is her first book with Candlewick Press. Catia Chien was born in Brazil and currently lives in California.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780545818865
Lexile Measure
480
Guided Reading Level
M
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Publication date
January 20, 2016
Series
Haggis and Tank Unleashed
BISAC categories
JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
JUV002070 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
JUV001020 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure | Pirates
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
Library of Congress categories
Dogs
Imagination
Pirates
Play
Great Dane
Scottish terrier

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