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The Call of the Bully: A Rodney Rathbone Novel
Rodney Rathbone is back in this sequel to How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying —but will his superstar reputation survive summer camp?
Rodney’s parents surprise him by signing him up for summer camp—pitting Rodney against the toughest kid at camp and an old nemesis out for revenge. Will Rodney get by with a little help from his friends?
From facing treacherous rapids to leading a nighttime spy mission, Rodney soon finds himself in the unlikely role of camp hero. How long it lasts will depend on whether a former adversary gets her way…
Fun, exciting, and full of surprises, the “fast-moving story lines and larger-than-life characters” will make you “sit up and take notice” ( School Library Journal )!
Rodney’s parents surprise him by signing him up for summer camp—pitting Rodney against the toughest kid at camp and an old nemesis out for revenge. Will Rodney get by with a little help from his friends?
From facing treacherous rapids to leading a nighttime spy mission, Rodney soon finds himself in the unlikely role of camp hero. How long it lasts will depend on whether a former adversary gets her way…
Fun, exciting, and full of surprises, the “fast-moving story lines and larger-than-life characters” will make you “sit up and take notice” ( School Library Journal )!
274 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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About the author
Scott Starkey
7 books10 followersA fifth grade teacher for over 17 years in Hicksville, New York, Scott Starkey's had plenty of firsthand experience exploring the reading habits of students. The elements they enjoy best in a book — humor, suspense, and a dash of irreverence — are woven into his Rodney Rathbone novels, How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying and its sequel, The Call of the Bully.
Best-selling author Jim Trelease notes, “Scott Starkey really understands kids, school, and the language of both,” and calls How to Beat the Bully, “terrific, very well written, and right on target.”
A graduate of Hiram College in Ohio, Scott was raised around writing. His father has authored several scholarly works and his mother, Joanne Starkey, is a longtime food critic for The New York Times. Scott’s experiences accompanying her on restaurant reviews plays a surprise role in his third Rodney Rathbone novel, due out in January 2014.
Scott received an M.A. in Elementary Education from Adelphi University and a Professional Diploma from C.W. Post University at Old Westbury, New York. In addition to his writing career, he participates in anti-bullying events and continues to lecture on the subject. His other passion is encouraging young people to read. Knowing that half the battle for parents and teachers is finding books that can hook a kid’s interest, Scott makes sure that humor and adventure are never far from the action in his middle grade novels.
Scott Starkey resides in Long Island, New York, with his wife, Judy, and their three children.
Best-selling author Jim Trelease notes, “Scott Starkey really understands kids, school, and the language of both,” and calls How to Beat the Bully, “terrific, very well written, and right on target.”
A graduate of Hiram College in Ohio, Scott was raised around writing. His father has authored several scholarly works and his mother, Joanne Starkey, is a longtime food critic for The New York Times. Scott’s experiences accompanying her on restaurant reviews plays a surprise role in his third Rodney Rathbone novel, due out in January 2014.
Scott received an M.A. in Elementary Education from Adelphi University and a Professional Diploma from C.W. Post University at Old Westbury, New York. In addition to his writing career, he participates in anti-bullying events and continues to lecture on the subject. His other passion is encouraging young people to read. Knowing that half the battle for parents and teachers is finding books that can hook a kid’s interest, Scott makes sure that humor and adventure are never far from the action in his middle grade novels.
Scott Starkey resides in Long Island, New York, with his wife, Judy, and their three children.
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February 13, 2014
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very good book couldn't put it down I had it for three days and I read it all way to go Scott starky
very good book couldn't put it down I had it for three days and I read it all way to go Scott starky
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