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Dudes in the Middle paperback is now available at more online sellers!
Find it at: Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Walmart.com, Book Depository, Alibris, Indigo in Canada, Waterstones in the UK, and Booktopia and Fishpond in Australia.
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You'll Want to Be in This Class!
Summer Reading is winding down and schools across the country are starting up. I chose this week's book because, even though it is about school, it's a wacky good time to help you look forward to the coming year and all the wacky fun you and your friends will get up to.
The book is The Unteachables by Gordon Korman. And the kids in it aren't friends at first. They're the "bad" kids who get stuck in an 8th grade class together to make a hard time for the "bad" teacher, Mr. Kermit.
Each chapter is told from the point of view of a different kid or Mr. Kermit or even an adult who used to be Mr. Kermit's student a long time ago.
The kids are a mess, and so is their teacher. They do a lot of crazy things and make big, hilarious mistakes. Kiana isn't officially enrolled in school, Aldo is a lizard's favorite person, everyone is afraid of Elaine, and Mateo calls the teacher Squidward! But I liked them right away.
Mr. Kermit reminded me of Mr. Isaak. And the kids were a lot of fun to spend time with. (Wait until you see what they do with the props from the pep rally!) And that's kind of the point of reading--to get in the heads of different characters and to spend time with people who you've come to know and like.
In the Dude-A-Rrific Summer Reading Bingo, this book qualifies for:LOL, BEEN THERE. HAVEN'T DONE THAT, BAD GOOD-GUY OR GOOD BAD-GUY, 'CAUSE YOU MISS SCHOOL, ITEOTWAWKI (if that's how you feel about summer ending), and ODDYSSEYS.
I hope you spent all your time with fun people this summer--in and out of books. And I'm rooting for you to get in class with your friends this school year. And keep an eye out for the sixth Dudes book, Dudes Hard Target coming out this fall!
Find the Dudes Bingo Card and book reviews here: https://emilykayjohnson.com/TheDudesC...
The book is The Unteachables by Gordon Korman. And the kids in it aren't friends at first. They're the "bad" kids who get stuck in an 8th grade class together to make a hard time for the "bad" teacher, Mr. Kermit.
Each chapter is told from the point of view of a different kid or Mr. Kermit or even an adult who used to be Mr. Kermit's student a long time ago.
The kids are a mess, and so is their teacher. They do a lot of crazy things and make big, hilarious mistakes. Kiana isn't officially enrolled in school, Aldo is a lizard's favorite person, everyone is afraid of Elaine, and Mateo calls the teacher Squidward! But I liked them right away.
Mr. Kermit reminded me of Mr. Isaak. And the kids were a lot of fun to spend time with. (Wait until you see what they do with the props from the pep rally!) And that's kind of the point of reading--to get in the heads of different characters and to spend time with people who you've come to know and like.
In the Dude-A-Rrific Summer Reading Bingo, this book qualifies for:LOL, BEEN THERE. HAVEN'T DONE THAT, BAD GOOD-GUY OR GOOD BAD-GUY, 'CAUSE YOU MISS SCHOOL, ITEOTWAWKI (if that's how you feel about summer ending), and ODDYSSEYS.
I hope you spent all your time with fun people this summer--in and out of books. And I'm rooting for you to get in class with your friends this school year. And keep an eye out for the sixth Dudes book, Dudes Hard Target coming out this fall!
Find the Dudes Bingo Card and book reviews here: https://emilykayjohnson.com/TheDudesC...
A Preview Snippet of The Dudes Adventure Chronicles, Book: 6
A voice said:
//A new item has just been added to the laundry hamper. Weight of combined household hampers now equals 76% of a full load//
I realized it sounded like the AI on Zombie Bash III: Space Station Offensive, the one that calmly tells you there are no other heartbeats detected in the habitat ring.
“The default voice is customizable to the user,” Nate explained. He pointed to the shelf above the sink where a smooth, black cylinder sat. I recognized the glowing blue swirl on the side.
“You have a virtual assistant. What’s her name?” I asked.
“It’s better not to name them or apply gender pronouns,” Nate said, dead serious. “It’s a tool, not a person.” Nate was the only person I knew who was equally thrilled with and terrified by robots.
The virtual assistant warned:
//Eight minutes until school transport arrival//
Most people use their smart speakers to play music or order Cheesy Thingies. Some people use them to organize all their other web-connected gadgets. But Nate was a little more creative.
The phone rang, but Mrs. Howe didn’t answer. She looked toward the smart speaker. “Play message,” she said. A recorded voice came out of the speaker:
//I am speaking James from the Internet Computer Service. I have detected a problem with your internet computer device. Call now to give your bank account number and clear up this problem//
That sounded wrong in so many ways, but Mrs. Howe’s lipstick stretched in a wry grin. “That was too easy, Nate,” she said. “It had to be a phishing scheme. No one gets my bank account number--ever!”
“Good job, Mom,” said Nate, approvingly.
The phone rang again. This time the message went:
//You are in trouble with the Internal Revenue Service. You will be arrested unless you press 9 now.//
Mr. Howe, who was just entering the room, raised his eyebrows. “Like the IRS would ever call you!” he scoffed.
Nate gave his dad a thumbs up. “Good catch, Dad,” he said.
//I’ll get you next time// said the AI.
A chill ran down my spine.
Then Nate turned to me. “I’ve devised a series of tests to keep Mom and Dad on their toes,” he explained. “I’ve heard that older people are susceptible to scams.”
//School transport arrival is imminent. Please exit the habitat ring,//
“Time to go,” said Nate, heading toward the front door.
I hoped I was imagining the cruel edge in the AI’s voice as she warned:
//Better take your survival kit. Weather shields are advised.//
Nate and I grabbed our backpacks, flipped up our hoods and left for school.
//A new item has just been added to the laundry hamper. Weight of combined household hampers now equals 76% of a full load//
I realized it sounded like the AI on Zombie Bash III: Space Station Offensive, the one that calmly tells you there are no other heartbeats detected in the habitat ring.
“The default voice is customizable to the user,” Nate explained. He pointed to the shelf above the sink where a smooth, black cylinder sat. I recognized the glowing blue swirl on the side.
“You have a virtual assistant. What’s her name?” I asked.
“It’s better not to name them or apply gender pronouns,” Nate said, dead serious. “It’s a tool, not a person.” Nate was the only person I knew who was equally thrilled with and terrified by robots.
The virtual assistant warned:
//Eight minutes until school transport arrival//
Most people use their smart speakers to play music or order Cheesy Thingies. Some people use them to organize all their other web-connected gadgets. But Nate was a little more creative.
The phone rang, but Mrs. Howe didn’t answer. She looked toward the smart speaker. “Play message,” she said. A recorded voice came out of the speaker:
//I am speaking James from the Internet Computer Service. I have detected a problem with your internet computer device. Call now to give your bank account number and clear up this problem//
That sounded wrong in so many ways, but Mrs. Howe’s lipstick stretched in a wry grin. “That was too easy, Nate,” she said. “It had to be a phishing scheme. No one gets my bank account number--ever!”
“Good job, Mom,” said Nate, approvingly.
The phone rang again. This time the message went:
//You are in trouble with the Internal Revenue Service. You will be arrested unless you press 9 now.//
Mr. Howe, who was just entering the room, raised his eyebrows. “Like the IRS would ever call you!” he scoffed.
Nate gave his dad a thumbs up. “Good catch, Dad,” he said.
//I’ll get you next time// said the AI.
A chill ran down my spine.
Then Nate turned to me. “I’ve devised a series of tests to keep Mom and Dad on their toes,” he explained. “I’ve heard that older people are susceptible to scams.”
//School transport arrival is imminent. Please exit the habitat ring,//
“Time to go,” said Nate, heading toward the front door.
I hoped I was imagining the cruel edge in the AI’s voice as she warned:
//Better take your survival kit. Weather shields are advised.//
Nate and I grabbed our backpacks, flipped up our hoods and left for school.
Incoming Laughs!
Dudes Book 6 launches on October 1st! And it's gonna be a blast. There will be special discounts on both the ebook and the paperback for the first week, so watch this space (or sign up for my Readers List to get them delivered to your email inbox: https://emilykayjohnson.us20.list-man...)
Dudes 6 is a Go!
Book 6 of The Dudes Adventure Chronicles, Dudes Hard Target is available in ebook and paperback starting today. Woohoo! Get your launch week discount while it lasts: https://epicspielpress.emilykayjohnso...
Launch Week Discounts Are Ending
Launch Week Discounts Are Ending
Get your 30% discount on Dudes Hard Target before the sale ends tomorrow. Find it on amazon: https://amzn.to/3mmPza6
Get your 30% discount on Dudes Hard Target before the sale ends tomorrow. Find it on amazon: https://amzn.to/3mmPza6
New Audiobook!
Dudes Dog Days has a new audiobook version starring terrific voice actor, Mark Sanderlin!
Get yours for the special launch week price only until May 10th.
A Dude's best friend is his dog!
It's summertime, so Deven gets a new video game, Grandad gets a new used RV, and Jayden finally gets a dog! You know how it is with dogs--you want to take them everywhere: On a police chase, Up the elevator, On the roof, To the theater...
See how the Dudes handle a bear's snack attack, rooftop ammo retrieval, and soccer-bombs from the Treehouse of Doom! Get the most out of the Dude-days of summer in Dudes Dog Days!
Dog-gone funny backyard adventures. Great for travel, bedtime, or lazing in your treehouse on a summer's day.
Get the launch week discount here: https://epicspielpress.emilykayjohnso...
Get yours for the special launch week price only until May 10th.
A Dude's best friend is his dog!
It's summertime, so Deven gets a new video game, Grandad gets a new used RV, and Jayden finally gets a dog! You know how it is with dogs--you want to take them everywhere: On a police chase, Up the elevator, On the roof, To the theater...
See how the Dudes handle a bear's snack attack, rooftop ammo retrieval, and soccer-bombs from the Treehouse of Doom! Get the most out of the Dude-days of summer in Dudes Dog Days!
Dog-gone funny backyard adventures. Great for travel, bedtime, or lazing in your treehouse on a summer's day.
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Get the launch week discount here: https://epicspielpress.emilykayjohnso...
Last Chance for the Discount!
The Dudes Dog Days audiobook is nearing the end of its launch week and the end of the launch week discount.
Click here to get your copy before the price goes up: https://epicspielpress.emilykayjohnso...
Your kids will love the dog-gone funny backyard adventures, and the audiobook format is great for travel!
Click here to get your copy before the price goes up: https://epicspielpress.emilykayjohnso...
The post Dudes Dog Days audiobook is coming! appeared first on Emily Kay Johnson.
Your kids will love the dog-gone funny backyard adventures, and the audiobook format is great for travel!
