INFO
- Age Range: 6-10
- Hardcover/Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Scholastic Press (June 30, 2015)
- ISBN-10:0545639174
- ISBN-13:9780545639187
Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever, is back for the second book in Kate Messner’s chapter book series. This time, he’s off to save the day in ancient Rome!
Ranger is a golden retriever who has been trained as a search-and-rescue dog. In this adventure, Ranger travels to the Colosseum in ancient Rome, where there are gladiator fights and wild animal hunts! Ranger befriends Marcus, a young boy Ranger saves from a runaway lion, and Quintus, a new volunteer gladiator who must prove himself in the arena. Can Ranger help Marcus and Quintus escape the brutal world of the Colosseum?
“The quality of the research behind these stories shines through: the setting is vivid, the characters are well-drawn, and the writing flows. A great choice for fans of the Magic Treehouse series, who will be looking forward to Ranger’s next adventure.”
~ Kirkus
Activities and Extras
Ever wonder what an author’s writing process looks like for a chapter book series like Ranger in Time? Check out Kate Messner’s virtual author visit on YouTube with a look at the research, planning, and revision involved in the first two Ranger books!
Praise for the Ranger in Time series:
“This excellent story contains historical details, full-page illustrations, and enough action to keep even reluctant readers engaged.”
~ School Library Journal
“The third-person narration expertly balances Ranger’s thoughts between the appropriately doglike (squirrels! bacon!) and the heroic (Ranger’s drive to find and protect).”
~ Kirkus
“McMorris’s richly rendered illustrations heighten the plot’s many moments of danger and drama, and Messner (Manhunt) incorporates a wealth of historical details into her rousing adventure story. An author’s note offers additional context and detail about the challenges pioneers faced and the real-life research that went into this story.”
~ Publishers Weekly
“Readers will love following Ranger on his thrilling adventure along the Oregon Trail. What a great way to learn about history!”
~Lauren Tarshis, author of the I Survived series