Haggis and Tank Unleashed—All Paws on Deck
Illustrated by James Burks, published by Scholastic Branches
Easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page. This series is full of wordplay and homophones that make Haggis and Tank’s adventures even more fun!
Book 1— ALL PAWS ON DECK
Tank is a clumsy, outgoing Great Dane. Haggis is a dapper, grumpy Scottie dog. 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.
2018 Washington Library Association’s OTTER Award
New York Public Library’s 100 Best Books for Kids 2016
Amazon’s Best Children’s Books of 2016, Ages 6-8
#1 Editors’ Pick on Amazon’s Best Children’s Books of 2016 So Far, ages 6-8
Working Mother’s Best Children’s Books of the Year So Far, ages 6-8 2016
New York Public Library’s Staff Picks Fall 2016 and Winter 2017
“Kids dipping a toe into the waters of early chapter books will find themselves challenged by the text while simultaneously enticed by the alluring art. These salty sea dogs put the bite back in buccaneering.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Odd-couple antics, loads of goofy humor, and an appealing comics/early reader format make for an all-around entertaining read.” — Publishers Weekly
“A must-have for the difficult-to-fill niche for readers transitioning from picture books and beginning readers to early chapter books.” — School Library Journal
“The spare, easy-to-read main text describes the events, and the stylized, full-color cartoon illustrations, complete with amusing speech-balloon conversations and asides, expand the story. Tank and Haggis have many homophone-related miscommunications . . . which both helps aid reading comprehension and boosts the funny factor. . . . The animated, distinctly drawn characters . . . will have kids seeking their future adventures.” — Booklist
“The word play is both funny and educational . . . an attractive little book full of funny dialogue from two very appealing doggie protagonists. Prereaders will be entertained by a read-aloud full of animal characters, a pirate theme, and silly sound effects and scenarios. Older children reading for themselves will enjoy the graphic-novel layout, the sophisticated word play, and the character development.” — Chapter 16
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