Katherine Applegate

It is finally time for a class trip, and Roscoe Riley is determined to be on his very best behavior. He and his classmates are heading out for an exciting day at the local apple orchard. Roscoe promises himself that he will follow all the rules, listen to his teacher, and stay entirely out of trouble. But things do not exactly go according to plan. No matter how hard Roscoe tries to be good, his curious nature and big ideas always seem to lead him right into unexpected disasters. Soon, he finds himself in a very sticky situation that involves a whole lot of applesauce. You will laugh out loud as you follow Roscoe on this hilarious school adventure, discovering that sometimes accidents happen even when you try your hardest to be perfectly good.

Losing your favorite toy is the worst feeling in the world. When Roscoe discovers his beloved stuffed pig, Hamilton, has mysteriously vanished, he immediately knows who is to blame. Wyatt, the notorious first-grade class bully, must be the culprit. Determined to rescue his best friend, Roscoe decides that two can play at this game. After uncovering the secret hiding spot of Wyatt's very own teddy bear, Roscoe launches a top-secret bear-napping operation. He figures giving the bully a taste of his own medicine will fix everything. But jumping to conclusions often leads to an even bigger mess! You will laugh out loud as a simple misunderstanding spirals completely out of control. Follow Roscoe's hilarious misadventures in this entertaining story about school drama, making mistakes, and learning to take responsibility.

Making a promise is easy, but keeping it can be incredibly hard. Roscoe Riley loves the rat-tat-tat sound of his new tap shoes, and he excitedly agreed to perform a tap routine in the upcoming school talent show. Everything is going great until the older boys at school find out about his plan. They start teasing him, loudly declaring that tap dancing is only for girls. Suddenly, Roscoe's loud and happy tap shoes feel like a giant, embarrassing mistake. He does not want to be laughed at in front of the whole school, but he also does not want to break his promise. You will root for Roscoe as he tries to figure out the right thing to do. Read along to see if Roscoe can find the courage to step out onto the stage, ignore the bullies, and dance to his very own beat.

Meet Roscoe Riley, a well-meaning kid who truly never intends to break the rules. His trouble always starts when he is just trying to help out. Right now, Roscoe's brand new teacher, Ms. Diz, is extremely worried. The whole class has a huge musical performance coming up, but nobody can sit still or behave. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Roscoe decides he must save the day. He secretly brings in a giant bottle of Super Mega Gonzo Glue, the very same super-sticky stuff his mom strictly warned him never to touch. He figures a tiny drop of glue will keep everyone perfectly in their seats. You will definitely crack a smile as Roscoe's brilliant plan quickly turns into a hilariously sticky disaster. Jump into this funny, fast-paced story to see how Roscoe manages to get himself, and his entire class, out of a giant mess.

Trophies are shiny, impressive, and Roscoe Riley wants one more than anything else in the world. With the big school pet-trick contest coming up, it is his perfect chance to finally win an award. The only problem is his lovable dog, Goofy, has absolutely no idea how to perform a single trick. When training turns into a complete disaster, Roscoe comes up with a wild plan. He makes a desperate trade, swapping his grandmother's special handmade sweater for a chance to compete with a perfectly trained poodle instead. But pretending a borrowed dog is your own might be Roscoe's biggest mistake yet. You will laugh out loud at Roscoe's hilarious misadventures as his brilliant idea quickly unravels. Join him on this funny journey to discover that telling the truth, and loving your own silly pet just the way they are, is the best prize of all.

Roscoe Riley is back, and this time he is facing the biggest, most out-of-control vegetable you have ever seen. When Roscoe's class visits a farm to find the perfect pumpkin, things do not go exactly as planned. Roscoe wants to help his friend win the pumpkin carving contest, but he accidentally unleashes a giant runaway pumpkin that rolls away and causes absolute chaos. Now he has to figure out how to stop the great pumpkin disaster before it ruins the big fall festival. If you love funny school stories and hilarious accidents, you will laugh out loud as Roscoe tries to fix his latest giant mistake. Will he be able to save the day, or will he be squashed by his own good intentions? Find out in this hilarious adventure full of autumn fun, friendship, and a pumpkin that just will not stay put.

Imagine putting on your brand new sneakers for school, only to discover that they have a lot to say. In this hilarious adventure, a seemingly ordinary pair of shoes turns out to be entirely magical, and they simply will not stop talking. Whether shouting out the answers during a quiet math test or complaining loudly about stepping in a puddle, these noisy shoes cause a massive scene everywhere they go. Now, the race is on to figure out how to quiet them down before the big school assembly is completely ruined. If you love silly stories filled with crazy mix-ups and laugh-out-loud moments, you will not be able to put this book down. Get ready for a wild ride as you learn exactly why you should be careful about what you wear on your feet. Join the fun and see if these chatty shoes can finally learn to keep a secret!