Scott Starkey

Revenge of the Bully (Reprint) Scott Starkey

Brief Description: Rodney Rathbone tries to live up to his reputation as a reluctant hero when he earns a spot on his school football team--along with his arch-nemesis--while trying to regain his girlfriend Jessica's trust and survive his mother's new job as the restaurant reviewer for a local paper. Marc Notes: A Paula Wiseman Book.; Rodney Rathbone tries to live up to his reputation as a reluctant hero when he earns a spot on his school football team--along with his arch-nemesis--while trying to regain his girlfriend Jessica's trust and survive his mother's new job as the restaurant reviewer for a local paper.; Ages 8-12. Publisher Marketing: Rodney Rathbone must protect his reputation as a reluctant hero when he takes on team sports--and a football bully--in this laugh-out-loud follow-up to "How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying "and "Call of the Bully." When Rodney Rathbone tries out for his school football team, the outcome is incredible: he isn't cut! His father is thrilled, but Rodney isn't. Before long, Rodney starts to wonder, is it more difficult to make the team--or stay on it? Especially since his arch-nemesis is now technically his teammate, and he seems ready to show Rodney who's boss. And Rodney's mother is now the restaurant reviewer for one local paper and Rodney has to go along--escargot anyone? Reluctant hero Rodney Rathbone is back in school trying to live up to his fame. Can he? Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2014 pg. 212 (EAN 9781442456778, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2015 (EAN 9781442456778, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Starkey, Scott Scott Starkey is author of "How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying", "The Call of the Bully", and "Revenge of the Bully. "A longtime elementary school teacher, Starkey is passionate about helping reluctant readers and lectures on the subject. He lives with his wife and three children in Long Island, New York. Visit him at ScottStarkeyBooks.com.