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The Call of the Bully : A Rodney Rathbone Novel
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The Call of the Bully
Author(s): Scott Starkey
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 Rathbone was expecting the best summer ever until his parents shipped him off to Camp Wy-Mee. Now he’s in for the ride of a lifetime. Far from home in the great outdoors, he must outsmart—and outrun—a whole new crop of bullies, including Todd, the bratty rich kid, and Magnus, the evil Swede.
Whether facing treacherous rapids or leading a nighttime spy mission, Rodney makes new friends and soon finds himself in the unlikely role of camp hero. How long it lasts will depend on whether a former adversary gets her way.
The Call of the Bully is fun, exciting, and full of surprises—an adventure tale for middle-grade readers and anyone who remembers summer camp.
Review(s):
Will Camp Wy-Mee get the best of Rodney Rathbone or can he survive bullies in the wild?
Twelve-year-old Rodney survived his first school year in Ohio thanks to luck and bully-avoidance skills (How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying, 2012). His plans for spending the summer with new friends (and girlfriend) are shattered when his parents decide to send him to camp without asking what he wants. (Were they prompted to send him by nefarious forces?) Even worse, school bully Josh Dumbrowski's headed for camp, too. Once there, Rodney finds Josh is small potatoes when it comes to bullying; Todd Vanderdick ... and his snooty friends are ready to make Rodney's summer unbearable. To top it off, Mrs. Periwinkle, the camp owner, and her staff have it in for Rodney from the get-go. Rodney and his quirky cabin mates make the best of strange situations; but when the future of the camp rests on their shoulders, will they be up to the task?
After inadvertently conquering school bully Josh in How to Beat the Bully without Really Trying (2012), Rodney Rathbone should be enjoying a carefree summer before middle school. Instead, Rodney is sent to Camp Wy-Mee along with Josh. But Josh’s bullying is nothing compared to that of the sneaky, conniving fellow camper Todd Vanderdick, whose wealthy father helped renovate the camp’s facilities. As Rodney tries to outwit this latest bully and contend with wacky counselors and their unusual punishments, he still finds time to dream about an emerald-eyed tomboy. More over-the-top humor makes this good summer fare for reluctant readers.
ISBN: 9781442456747
Author(s): Scott Starkey
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 Rathbone was expecting the best summer ever until his parents shipped him off to Camp Wy-Mee. Now he’s in for the ride of a lifetime. Far from home in the great outdoors, he must outsmart—and outrun—a whole new crop of bullies, including Todd, the bratty rich kid, and Magnus, the evil Swede.
Whether facing treacherous rapids or leading a nighttime spy mission, Rodney makes new friends and soon finds himself in the unlikely role of camp hero. How long it lasts will depend on whether a former adversary gets her way.
The Call of the Bully is fun, exciting, and full of surprises—an adventure tale for middle-grade readers and anyone who remembers summer camp.
Review(s):
Will Camp Wy-Mee get the best of Rodney Rathbone or can he survive bullies in the wild?
Twelve-year-old Rodney survived his first school year in Ohio thanks to luck and bully-avoidance skills (How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying, 2012). His plans for spending the summer with new friends (and girlfriend) are shattered when his parents decide to send him to camp without asking what he wants. (Were they prompted to send him by nefarious forces?) Even worse, school bully Josh Dumbrowski's headed for camp, too. Once there, Rodney finds Josh is small potatoes when it comes to bullying; Todd Vanderdick ... and his snooty friends are ready to make Rodney's summer unbearable. To top it off, Mrs. Periwinkle, the camp owner, and her staff have it in for Rodney from the get-go. Rodney and his quirky cabin mates make the best of strange situations; but when the future of the camp rests on their shoulders, will they be up to the task?
After inadvertently conquering school bully Josh in How to Beat the Bully without Really Trying (2012), Rodney Rathbone should be enjoying a carefree summer before middle school. Instead, Rodney is sent to Camp Wy-Mee along with Josh. But Josh’s bullying is nothing compared to that of the sneaky, conniving fellow camper Todd Vanderdick, whose wealthy father helped renovate the camp’s facilities. As Rodney tries to outwit this latest bully and contend with wacky counselors and their unusual punishments, he still finds time to dream about an emerald-eyed tomboy. More over-the-top humor makes this good summer fare for reluctant readers.
ISBN: 9781442456747