Los Gemelos Tapper 2: Arrasan La Ciudad (FICCIÓN KIDS)

The Tapper Twins #2

by Geoff Rodkey

The Tapper twins' scavenger hunt takes cutthroat competition to hilarious new heights!

In the follow up to The Tapper Twins Go to War, Geoff Rodkey delivers another ultra-modern comedy told as oral history with texts, screenshots and smartphone photos. When Claudia initiates a citywide scavenger hunt to raise money for charity, it's not just the twins' opposing teams that run riot. With the whole school racing to trade in sights seen for points to score front row tickets at Madison Square Garden, they may not get to the finish line with their dignity-and social lives-intact!

Genres: Middle Grade, Fiction, Humor, Childrens, Realistic Fiction, New York, Adventure

290 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 25, 2015

About the author

Geoff Rodkey is the New York Times bestselling author of the suburban-apocalypse comedy LIGHTS OUT IN LINCOLNWOOD and eleven books for middle grade kids: Kevin Hart's MARCUS MAKES A MOVIE and MARCUS MAKES IT BIG; the science fiction comedy WE'RE NOT FROM HERE; the illustrated comedy THE TAPPER TWINS GO TO WAR (WITH EACH OTHER) and its three sequels; the critically acclaimed CHRONICLES OF EGG adventure-comedy trilogy; and THE STORY PIRATES PRESENT: STUCK IN THE STONE AGE, a comic novel bundled with a how-to guide for kids who want to create stories of their own.

Geoff is also the Emmy-nominated screenwriter of such hit films as DADDY DAY CARE, RV, and the Disney Channel's GOOD LUCK, CHARLIE, IT'S CHRISTMAS. His early writing credits include the educational video game WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CARMEN SANDIEGO?, the non-educational MTV series BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD, and Comedy Central's POLITICALLY INCORRECT.

Geoff grew up in Freeport, Illinois and began his writing career on his high school newspaper. While in college, he was an editor of both the Harvard Lampoon and the Let's Go travel guide series.

Reviews

[Readaholic Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this with my daughter. It's an excellent book. Hilarious

[Martha · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Tapper twins are back and the stakes ramp up with even more competitive and dangerous stunts than the prequel. In their oral history account complete with text messages, screen shots of the competitors' online chats, and photos, Claudia and Reese Tapper (from differing viewpoints) describe the events occurring during the "First Annual Culvert Prep Middle School Scavenger Hunt For Charity" with convincing snarky tween voices. The diverse students are divided into separate teams for the competition. One of the most wonderfully obnoxious of the Culvert teams named Goddess, Inc., a group of rich mean girls are pitch perfect, from their body language to their glib jabs. An especially entertaining character Xander speaks in jive street talk sharing his completely unfiltered honest cringe provoking thoughts throughout the events of the competition. This is a hilarious prankster sequel that middle school students will appreciate as they enjoy characters so like themselves or classmates in this zany tale.

[Norah Baron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite as funny as the first one but it was still funny. I admit I was laughing so hard again at parts. The ending was perfect though. Can't wait for the third book and neither can my kids who love these books.

[Ruby Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am so sorry for the late review. This one was so funny, I wanted to write this review but I had something to do right as I finished reading it and then I totally forgot about it.

Warning: Possible spoilers ahead.

I think that this story was so cute. Question: "Do I need to read this one after The Tapper Twins Go to War with Each Other?"Answer: NOPE! This one has literally one reference if that from what I saw.

I had so many laughing points in this book. It was a nice break from my normal hard to read books, such as the one I am probably currently reading (in the future).

I NEVER feel childish reading this type of book, it is so weird. I couldn't put this one down. It was over WAY too fast. I can't wait for the next one.

I am apologizing for the fact that this review, and the next ones probably wont be the best because I literally forgot to get on here and write the review, and so all the crazy thoughts have escaped me.

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[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have not read the first one. I had no idea who these characters were, and I did not know what to expect. What I found was a pretty funny adventure through New York's most identifiable tourist traps.

The back-and-forth dialogue between Claudia and Reese was hilarious. I loved that they bickered like any real siblings, but you could still see the affection they had for one another. Surprisingly, despite there being mostly dialogue and very little in the way of character development, each character had their own personality and speech patterns. Probably more having to do with them being caricatures, but they were amusing ones all the same.

The Beast Squad is definitely the best part! Their poor stuffed animal Calvin got so butchered to heck I was just cracking up the whole time. At least they still got half points for getting half the Calvin in pictures, right? Even if it was only the legs...

Ending was delicious and a perfect way to end it. Way to stick it to those b-word fembots, Beast Squad!! Way to find that loophole!

Easy read, it looks thick but a lot of it is maps and pictures--it goes quick.

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reseña completa y + Fotos--- http://bit.ly/2fcjVNy


Los Gemelos Tapper Arrasan la Ciudad retoma a los personajes que se nos presentaron en el anterior libro, Claudia y Reese quienes, en está ocasión, se embarcarán en una loca caza del tesoro que terminará con muchísimos líos, risas y ¿Peluches mutilados? Ya sé que suena demasiado raro, pero vamos a hablar un poco de quienes son los hermanos Tapper, en caso de que no los conozcan o ya se les olvido, pues bien, estos dos chicos son hermanos gemelos (¿a que no lo veían venir? :V) Claudia es una chica super responsable, seria, demasiado madura para su edad y en ocasiones algo engreída mientras que Reese es el chico deportista, torpe y despistado pero con corazón de oro, juntos son una mezcla demasiado interesante que en ocasiones es hilarante y en otras simplemente explosivas...

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Almost as great as the first one. I have some reservations about the resolution, and the tone of one of the plot threads--rancor between the parents, including lying, is disturbing (but maybe discuss-able!)

Still love the format of mixing texts, social media content, lots of maps in this one (evidently--saw an ARC).

Crazy competition level could be very interesting to discuss. And the scavenger hunt idea is irresistible.

[Roberto · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nagyon cuki (sőt: cuukiiiiii) történet volt ez!
Egyrészt, gyorsan lehetett vele haladni (amúgy is pörgős volt), másrészt magával ragadott az események sorozata.
A karakterek szerethetőek voltak, és simán hozták a tinik formáját, és remekül tudta a cselekedeteiken keresztül bemutatni őket a szerző.
A remekül bemutatás alatt a humort értem, gyakorlatilag végigkuncogtam a kötetet.
Ami még nagyon tetszett, az a filmszerűség: az olvasás mellé megkaptam a filmesség élményét is.
Külön pont a vicces, kézírást imitáló megjegyzésekért, a rajzokért (szupercukiiiiiik), a fotókért.
A végére pedig jött egy váratlan fordulat, ami feltette az i-re a pontot, a habot a tortáre. etc.
Elő fogom keríteni a többi részét is!
Csak ajánlani tudom, szerintem remek szórakozás ez a könyv!

[Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Likely the book from my preteen era that kindled my enthusiasm for epistolary frame fiction and absurd, humorous, detailed realism. Absolutely holds up. Perhaps the closest we'll ever get to a middle school Ulysses?

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

My son is 9 and gave this book the three stars.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Geoff Rodkey
Si Kembar Tapper: Mengacaukan New York
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264 halaman
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[Akin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Couldn't decide for a while if this book was deeply cynical or totally unquestioning. In the event, it was neither. Entertaining and enjoyable. Possibly slightly circumscribed in characterisation (Xander and Kalisha come to mind). 9 year old co-reader (who usually has to be cajoled into reading in English, his second reading language) enjoyed it so much he read about half the book alone and without being promoted to do so. Recommended.

(Said 9 year old also questioned interpretation of the rules. As he saw it, all the teams needed 'a' chaperone, not 'the named' chaperone. Thus, team Fembot, with their drivers, were the only team who actually kept to the rules once Athena Cohen's mother insisted that splitting up was legal. We argued this semantic point for about an hour. He won.)

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book brought a huge smile to my face, and I could not stop chuckling as I read about Claudia and Reese's wacky scavenger hunt in NYC. This book will draw in any kid with its text messages, humorous photos, and witty banter between the characters. I especially loved the parents involvement, and honestly, the story was believable though over the top in the best way. It will make any kids laugh out loud, and make them read and read until they find themselves suddenly at the end of the story. Thankfully another book is coming out to keep kids reading and wanting more!

[B · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'll admit when I first started this book I was irked that it seemed to have used many of the features which made the Origami Yoda series by Tom Angleberger so unique and funny. HOWEVER, I continued reading and quickly realized that the format of mixed commentary by a class of 6th graders, including photos, drawings, and "handwritten" commentary is such a great style, there is room for other authors. This version comes across highly contemporary with plenty of text messages, online dictionary definitions, and chatroom chatter.

AND, I laughed just as much.

[Alexa Hamilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Tapper twins crack me up. I love how funny Claudia is--we don't have enough funny girls out there. Kids can devour these books, with all the pictures, text messages, online chats, and dialogue that moves the story along. I'm curious how the next one will be written. I love Claudia's oral history, but I wonder if there is another way to play with the format.

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great listen from Geoff Rodkey. Son and I both feel it is as good as the first one.

The best part of these audio books is the narration. They have different actors reading the parts so rather than just a book being read to you, it is a radio play being performed for you.

We both hope there are many more Tapper Twins books in the future!

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the first one, and I read this in one sitting. Laughed out loud multiple times. I am waiting to meet the people who love this sense of humour as much as I do. Hits the perfect note for both Claudia and Reese - completely believable, real sixth graders.

[Lorin Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Even better than the first!! Doubles as a laugh-out-loud tourist guide to the city. Would read again.

[Kirsten · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe not quite as good as the first, but still lots of fun.

[Jen Petro-Roy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilariously awesome. Made me laugh out loud.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely entertaining.

[Fathia Abdirahman omar]

This is the best book I ever read before!

[Lizbeth ??? · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read with my mom. Very funny.

[Dini Annisa Humaira · Rating 4 out of 5]

sfjkh di hlm. 13, Claudia nulis "Gandhi: tukang protes damai terhebat di dunia".

(((tukang protes damai terhebat di dunia)))



Buku kedua/sejarah lisan ini tentang acara pencarian harta karun yg hasilnya nanti akan disumbangkan untuk badan amal. Semua ini berawal ketika Claudia yg sibuk menulis pidato OSIS nya dan Resse tiba2 mengusulkan kepada saudari nya itu untuk menyuruh OSIS untuk melakukan pencarian harta karun dan Claudia menyetujui hal tsbt karena ia merasa adanya ketidak adilan karena ada anak2 si bagian kota yg kekurangan makanan.

Dan bisa di tebak acara pencarian harta karun ini ga mungkin berjalan mulus, yg ada, AMAT SANGAT KACAU!

Karena ini kisah si kembar Tapper ya lebih fokus ke tim Claudia-Melting Pot dan tim Resse-Beast Squad. Meskipun ada tim lain, kayak tim cebot-Goddesses Inc., yg kerjaan nya menyabotase tim lain.

Sebenarnya antara Melting Pot dan Beast Squad yg paling kacau tentu Beast Squad. Karena mereka benar sempat terpencar, dan itu ngebuat Big Daddy Tapper di omelin habis2an sama Mom si kembar wkwk. Kasihan banget tpi lucu.

Yg bener2 bikin ngakak itu sih 1) Xander; bisa2nya ini bocah dgn santainya duduk di bar terus mesan makan 2) James; bocah ini usil banget, poor Eric-Big Daddy Tapper karena benar2 dikerjain 3)Resse; lucu banget pas dia dikejar-bersama James-fans Liverpool sampe masuk dalam truk.

Overall ceritanya sama serunya dgn buku pertama. Dan ku pikir awalnya ini ga selucu buku sebelumnya, tpi untukku pribadi malah lebih lucu lol. Aku benar ga tahan pas liat hasil photoshop Xander. Oke, sebenarnya yg ku anggap lucu itu, sama sekali ga lucu, tpi ga tau knp aku malah ketawa sampe batuk2 hampir nangis juga afsjk.
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Berharap buku ketiga dan keempat akan di terjemahkan jg sama GPU.

[emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

lol so the first time i read this book was a few years ago and i just re-read it to see how it would go.
tbh, i like how some of the characters actually have decent/realistic personalities. obviously though, some people were just based off cliches...

Xander is the typical annoying/'quirky' kid. idk any people who call their moms "mom-a-saur" but idk. vibe ig. the "fem-bots" is literally trash, like, evidently, the writer has no idea whatsoever what a mean girl is. james is like the weirdest character but it's actually true bc some people are like that so hats off to the author.

the plot was very twisty and loopy and !!! but what do you expect, it's the tapper twins.
also, the parents were dumb af

overall 3 stars because some of the characters were very confusing & the plot was very loopy but i like the way the book was written.

[Alexia Braun Valle · Rating 3 out of 5]

La historia en si esta super cool porque es diferente a todos los demás libros que he leído y super chistoso y te sentis como que si estuvieras ahí. Un Plot Twist que tiene el libro es que de la nada se separan pero después vuelven. This are all the characters. Claudia la hermana de Reese, Reese el hermano de Claudia, Jens mejor amigo de Reese ,James otro mejor amigo de Rese, Xander otro mejor amigo de Rese, Wyatt amigo de Claudia, Parvati mejor amiga de Claudia, Carmen Otra mejor amiga de Claudia. Yo creo que este libro es un Narrative Writing. La parte más importante es cuando se separan y cuando vuelven. Este libro me cambió un poquito la vida porque ahora me gusta más leer. Yo se lo recomendaría a mi primo porque a él le gusta mucho leer este tipo de libros.

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oral account told by the twins of a scavenger hunt they participated in in NYC. The twins were on separate teams and were very competitive.
Characters were realistic, parents were a bit mean to each other and a bit irresponsible, friends were realistic. Story told in various text formats - emails, photos, texts. Claudia uses acronyms for many of the words she is speaking (tmi, btw, naaw) - which could confuse some readers.

Listened to audio version, which could have been confusing, but worked out well.

[Brody Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Tapper Twins Tear up New York" is a great book by Geoff Rodkey. The book is about is about a chaotic scavenger hunt made by Claudia (Reese gave her the idea). The Scavenger hunt takes the kids of Culvert Prep all around New York , such as South Houston, The Statue of Liberty, an expensive restaurant, and the back of a truck headed for New Jersey. My favorite part was the Flubby fight. Overall, this book is a great read! 4/5 (would read again)

[Mac · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a good book because it was it's own thing and It didn't care about the rules of other books which made it special. It starts with these twins who want to do a school scavenger hunt but it soon turns south and there is a lot of chaos. I would recommend this book to younger readers as it relates a little more closely to them. This book is part of a series and it lays some base layers to the overall story. Overall this is a pretty good book to read.

[David Erkale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tapper Twins Tear Up New York has Claudia and Reese Tapper go on a wild scavenger hunt in NYC, where they rush to find a cronut or get popcorn jellybeans from a candy store. Havoc occurs as Beast Squad (Reese and his friends) have Reese get lost in a truck, and their Calvin the cat (plush school mascot) gets mangled. Tons of fun. I don't really like the ClickChat thing but, you know, I'm kind of socialmediaophobic anyway.