Geoff Rodkey

Utterly addictiveVictoria SelmanFunny, engrossing, and brilliantly written Claire McGowanOne of the best books weve read in a long time BellaSometimes all it takes to bring a family together is the possible end of the world Meet the Altman family. Fifty-something Dan is struggling to cope with a mid-life career change. MBA-educated wife and mother Jen has dealt with lifes disappointments by becoming a closet alcoholic. Seventeen-year-old Chloe is obsessing about getting into the right university and her state tennis semifinals. Fourteen-year-old Max is trying to figure out when he can next sneak a puff on his beloved vape and plotting revenge on the school bully. Theyre a normal family with normal problems. Until, one day, the lights go out. Mobile phones dont work. Lights, laptops, cars, trains anything that uses electricity just stops. And what happens next will change everythingFunny and heart-warming, Lights Out in Lincolnwood is the story of one ordinary family and their unexpected adventure of a lifetimeThrilling, heartfelt, humorous and wonderfully original. Lights Out in Lincolnwood takes a darkly wry look at just what happens when ordinary meets extraordinary. I loved itChris WhitakerThis is a heartwarming read that we couldnt put down CloserA darkly comic and refreshingly unique story Lisa Hall

Music videos, internet stars, and blackmail - join Claudia and Reese in the fourth hilarious TAPPER TWINS tale from author and scriptwriter, Geoff Rodkey.The time is right for Claudia to share her music with the world, to take her career to the next level, to become a star! But why is no one watching her video? And how did her brother Reese become internet-famous - overnight - without even trying? The Tapper Twins are at war again and this time its going viral. An up-to-the-minute middle-grade comedy with integrated illustrations, perfect for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID.

Two kids. One spot for class president. Its election time. The third hilarious Tapper Twins tale from author and scriptwriter, Geoff Rodkey.This is the official account of Claudia and Reese Tappers battle to be elected president of Culvert Prep Middle Schools sixth grade class. Or, more specifically, how Reese made some very powerful enemies and Claudia ended up hiding from an angry mob in the girls toilets.Nobody said politics was pretty.What really happened when the votes were counted? It depends on who you speak to . . .An up-to-the-minute middle-grade comedy with integrated illustrations, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

La primera vez que escuché sobre Chum, llevábamos casi un año viviendo en Marte. Pero en la estación de ese planeta la vida era dura y triste, y como la Tierra ya no era habitable —sí, seguramente fu

Beti bezala, Claudia eta Reese neba-arreben arteko istilu eta borrokak izango dira novelaren ardatza, oraingoan, Culvert Eskolako 6. Mailako ikasleeen ordezkaria aukeratu behar dela-eta. Claudia Tapper berraukeraketarako aurkezten da, baina ustekabean bere neba Reese topatuko du aurrez aurre, futbolzaleen interesak defenditu nahi dituela-eta, bera ere hautagai bihurturik. Hori ez da abiapuntua besterik, hortik aurrera mila txorakeria eta aldrebeskeria gertatuko baitira, zein baino zein xelebreago, nobela guztiz dibertigarri bat osatzeko, barrez lehertzeko modukoa.Geoff Rodkey-ren eleberri berri honek, aurrekoen antzera, irudi eta argazki asko ditu lagungarri, eta Danele Sarriugartek gatz eta piperrez ekarri du euskarara

Tapper bikiak sail arrakastatsuari jarraipena emango dion bigarren liburua da hau. AnaiaarrebakNew York-era joango dira oraingo honetan eta hankaz gora jarriko dute hiria.

DEADWEATHER, a sweaty little pirate-infested island, is home to EGG, thirteen years old and prey to a pair of cruel and stupid older siblings.But when Eggs family disappears in a freak accident, he finds himself living on SUNRISEisland with the glamorous Pembroke family and their feisty daughter Millicent. Finally, life seems perfect.Until someone tries to throw him off a cliff.Suddenly, Egg is lost in a world of cutthroat pirates and powerful villains. Only Millicent - and a one-handed, possibly deranged cabin boy - can help him as he hurtles into the deadliest adventure of his life . . .***All the action, humour and swashbuckling adventure of Percy Jackson and Treasure Island***

Chronicles of Egg: Blue Sea Burning by Geoff Rodkey is the third and final installment to this hilarious and exquisitely written swashbuckling adventure series. After narrowly escaping the New Lands, Egg is determined to take down ruthless slave trader Roger Pembroke. But war is brewing among the Blue Seas pirate gangs-and Egg, Guts, and Kira are running out of time to find the Fire Kings treasure and free the Okalu slaves from the silver mine on Sunrise. Can they save Kiras people before Sunrise is plundered by Ripper Joness pirates? Will Burn Healy save the day, or has the legendary captain finally met his match? And will Egg ever win back Millicent from the annoyingly handsome Cyril? This explosive conclusion to Eggs journey delivers the ultimate combination of humor, heart, and white-knuckle adventure.Praise for Geoff Rodkey:This is a rip-roaring debut. It is Lemony Snicket meets Pirates of the Caribbean, with a sprinkling of Tom Sawyer for good measure. - Rick Riordan, author of the bestselling PERCY JACKSON series.Geoff Rodkey is a successful screenwriter, whose hits include RV (starring Robin Williams) and Daddy Daycare (starring Eddie Murphy). As well as contributing to MTVs seminal animated series Beavis and Butt-head, Geoff received an Emmy nomination for his work on Bill Mahers Politically Incorrect. Deadweather and Sunrise, the first book in The Chronicles of Egg series has been shortlisted for the prestigious Waterstones Childrens Book Prize.

La primera vez que escuché sobre Chum, llevábamos casi un año viviendo en Marte. Pero en la estación de ese planeta la vida era dura y triste, y como la Tierra ya no era habitable —sí, seguramente fu

The Chronicles of Egg: Newlands is the highly-anticipated sequel to Geoff Rodkeys Waterstones Childrens Book Prize-shortlisted hilarious debut Deadweather and Sunrise. A thrilling and rollicking pirate adventure for all readers of 9+ After barely escaping the island of Deadweather, Egg and his new friend, Guts, head to the uncharted islands of the New Lands. They are being hunted by a dangerous villain, but Egg is confident they will uncover the truth about the Fire Kings treasure - until he gets a shocking surprise that will change everything . . .Praise for Geoff Rodkey:This is a rip-roaring debut. It is Lemony Snicket meets Pirates of the Caribbean, with a sprinkling of Tom Sawyer for good measure. - Rick Riordan, author of the bestselling PERCY JACKSON series.Geoff Rodkey is a successful screenwriter, whose hits include RV (starring Robin Williams) and Daddy Daycare (starring Eddie Murphy). As well as contributing to MTVs seminal animated series Beavis and Butt-head, Geoff received an Emmy nomination for his work on Bill Mahers Politically Incorrect. Deadweather and Sunrise, the first book in The Chronicles of Egg series has been shortlisted for the prestigious Waterstones Childrens Book Prize.www.chroniclesofegg.com@GeoffRodkey

Imagine being forced to move to a new planet where YOU are the alien! From the creator of the Tapper Twins, New York Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey delivers a topical, sci-fi middle-grade novel that proves friendship and laughter can transcend even a galaxy of differences.The first time I heard about Planet Choom, wed been on Mars for almost a year. But life on the Mars station was grim, and since Earth was no longer an option (we may have blown it up), it was time to find a new home.Thats how we ended up on Choom with the Zhuri. Theyre very smart. They also look like giant mosquitos. But thats not why its so hard to live here. Theres a lot that the Zhuri dont like: singing (just ask my sister, Ila), comedy (one joke got me sent to the principals office), or any kind of emotion. The biggest problem, though? The Zhuri dont like us. And if humankind is going to survive, its up to my family to change their minds. No pressure.

The Story Pirates present an imaginative and funny adventure! This book (inspired by a real kids idea) doubles as a creative writing guide for young writers!A glitchy time machine strands a bumbling janitor and a brilliant scientist in the distant past. Can they find their way home before theyre attacked by angry cave-men or eaten alive by a saber-toothed tiger? Find out in this fast-paced, funny tale spun from a real-life kids imagination! "Changing kids lives, one story at a time" is the motto of the Story Pirates, a group of performers who bring kids writing to life through sketch comedy. Stuck in the Stone Age is an action-packed mystery based on an idea from a real kid! Teaming up with New York Times bestselling author, Geoff Rodkey, this spine-tingling mystery doubles as an introduction to the basics of creative writing. With the help of the extensive back matter called the Mystery Creation Zone, readers can use this novel as inspiration to create their OWN great mystery!

From celebrity author Kevin Hart comes the laugh-out-loud highly illustrated sequel to Marcus Makes a Movie about a young boy who has big Hollywood dreams--and the hustle to make it happen."Everybody, grab a ticket and run for a front row seat to Marcus Makes a Movie!" Judd Winick, New York Times bestselling author of the Hilo series Marcuss movie, Toothpick vs. the Doom, is a HIT! But the only thing harder than making a movie is making a SECOND one. Marcus needs to come up with another great idea fast. Too bad his film crew (aka friends) are too preoccupied with their MeTube channels to notice. An invite to The Helen Show has Marcus thinking theyll be back on top, but will nerves, unchecked ambition, and a rivalry between friends shut down this show before it even begins? In the laugh-out-loud sequel, actor and comedian Kevin Hart delivers a message about being creative, working hard, and learning that sometimes the best dreams are the ones you achieve with your friends.

Stand-up comedian and Hollywood box-office hit Kevin Hart keeps the laughs coming in an illustrated middle-grade novel about a boy who has big dreams of making a blockbuster superhero film. Perfect for readers of James Pattersons Middle School series and Lincoln Peirces Big Nate series. Marcus is NOT happy to be stuck in after-school film class . . . until he realizes he can turn the story of the cartoon superhero hes been drawing for years into an actual MOVIE! Theres just one problem: he has no idea what hes doing. So hell need help, from his friends, his teachers, Sierra, the strong-willed classmate with creative dreams of her own, even Tyrell, the local bully whod be a perfect movie villain if he werent too terrifying to talk to.Making this movie wont be easy. But as Marcus discovers, nothing great ever isand if you want your dream to come true, youve got to put in the hustle to make it happen. Comedy superstar Kevin Hart teams up with award-winning author Geoff Rodkey and lauded illustrator David Cooper for a hilarious, illustrated, and inspiring story about bringing your creative goals to life and never giving up, even when nothings going your way.

Los gemelosTapper son Claudia yReese. Tienen 12 años y no podrían ser más distintos entre sí. Pero una cosa que tienen en común es que son los protagonistas de esta divertida nueva serie.Estos preadolescentes no podrian ser mas distintos entre si... pero comparten la ferrea determinacion de salir victoriosos de la guerra de bromas que se tienen declarada, una contienda que se desarrolla desde la cafeteria del colegio hasta el preciado universo creado por Reese en su videojuego favorito.Las batallas se intensifican hasta tal punto que los gemelos tendran que decidir si sus esfuerzos por destruir al otro merecen la pena.

Els bessons Tapper són la Claudia i el Reese. Tenen 12 anys i no podrien ser més diferents entre ells. Però una cosa que tenen en comú és que són els protagonistes daquesta divertida nova sèrie.Aques

Los gemelos Tapper son Claudia y Reese. Tienen 12 años y no podrían ser más distintos entre sí. Pero una cosa que tienen en común es que son los protagonistas de esta divertida nueva serie.Cuando Claudia organiza una caza del tesoro por toda la ciudad, ninguno de los gemelos espera que la experiencia se convierta en una alocada aventura en la que competira todo el colegio¡Y a la que quizas no sobrevivan con sus vidas sociales intactas!

¡En su tercera (y desternillante) crónica, los gemelosTapper trasladarán su contienda al escenario de la política mientras se enfrentan para convertirse en presidentes de su clase!En un futuro, Claudia Tapper quiere convertirse en presidenta de Estados Unidos. A Reese Tapper no le interesa en lo mas minimo la politica estudiantil hasta que descubre que convertirse en presidente le daria la oportunidad de anular una nueva y odiada regla.¡Y asi nace la mayor rivalidad politica de la historia de la escuela Culvert!Entre genios malvados, mejores amigos que se meten donde no les llaman, campañas de ataque y metidas de pata divertidisimas, Reese y Claudia se enfrentaran en un duelo por el gobierno de su escuela.