New Releases by Geoff Rodkey

A mordantly funny, all-too-real novel in the vein of Tom Perotta and Emma Straub about a suburban American family who have to figure out how to survive themselves and their neighbors in the wake of a global calamity that upends all of modern life. It''s Tuesday morning in Lincolnwood, New Jersey, and all four members of the Altman family are busy ignoring each other en route to work and school. Dan, a lawyer turned screenwriter, is preoccupied with satisfying his imperious TV producer boss''s creative demands. Seventeen-year-old daughter Chloe obsesses over her college application essay and the state tennis semifinals. Her vape-addicted little brother, Max, silently plots revenge against a thuggish freshman classmate. And their MBA-educated mom Jen, who gave up a successful business career to raise the kids, is counting the minutes until the others vacate the kitchen and she can pour her first vodka of the day. Then, as the kids begin their school day and Dan rides a commuter train into Manhattan, the world comes to a sudden, inexplicable stop. Lights, phones, laptops, cars, trains...the entire technological infrastructure of 21st-century society quits working. Normal life, as the Altmans and everyone else knew it, is over. Or is it? Over four transformative, chaotic days, this privileged but clueless American family will struggle to hold it together in the face of water shortages, paramilitary neighbors, and the well-mannered looting of the local Whole Foods as they try to figure out just what the hell is going on.

Sci-fi příběh se odehrává na planetě Čúmm, kde se zástupci lidí snaží najít nový domov. Země je neobyvatelná a jen několika stovkám lidí se podařilo přesunout na Mars. Po roce života ale už začínají docházet přivezené potraviny a lidé mají problémy i s dýcháním. Část z nich se proto rozhodne odletět na novou planetu, kde žijí inteligentní bytosti, Žuriové. Je to planeta, kde je zakázáno vyvolávat emoce, především smích. Navíc místní obyvatelé nové přistěhovalce na planetě nechtějí. Lani a její rodina mají týden na to, aby Žurie přesvědčili, že lidé budou dobří, neagresivní sousedé.

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, we''d 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. That''s how we ended up on Choom with the Zhuri. They''re very smart. They also look like giant mosquitos. But that''s not why it''s so hard to live here. There''s a lot that the Zhuri don''t like: singing (just ask my sister, Ila), comedy (one joke got me sent to the principal''s office), or any kind of emotion. The biggest problem, though? The Zhuri don''t like us. And if humankind is going to survive, it''s up to my family to change their minds. No pressure.

CLAUDIA: Ini sejarah resmi Pencarian Harta Karun Culvert Prep untuk amal—yang sukses BESAR. Dan TIDAK menimbulkan kekacauan di jalanan New York. REESE: Bukan itu yang dikatakan surat kabar. CLAUDIA: Artikel itu TIDAK benar! Sebagian besarnya. Dan semua hal buruknya itu kesalahan timmu. REESE: Itu gils! Tim kami sama sekali tidak berada di dekat area perkelahian itu di Times Square! CLAUDIA: Siapa yang terkunci di dalam bak truk yang mengarah ke New Jersey? REESE: Oke, itu memang aku. Tapi kekacauan itu salahMU. CLAUDIA: No comment.

CLAUDIA: Namaku Claudia Tapper. Umurku 12 tahun, dan aku baru saja berperang. REESE: Sebenarnya itu bukan perang sungguhan. CLAUDIA: ITU PERANG SUNGGUHAN. Ada pasukannya! REESE: Hanya di MetaWorld. Sisanya cuma perkelahian berlaka (bukan kata baku)É Kecuali soal ikan itu. ITU lumayan. CLAUDIA: Tidak seburuk yang kautulis di ClickChat REESE: Oke! Baiklah. Itu memang perang. Tapi aku menang. CLAUDIA: Kalau yang kau maksud ÒmenangÓ artinya ÒkalahÓ, aku setuju. REESE: Hah?

CLAUDIA: Namaku Claudia Tapper. Umurku 12 tahun, dan aku baru saja berperang. REESE: Sebenarnya itu bukan perang sungguhan. CLAUDIA: ITU PERANG SUNGGUHAN. Ada pasukannya! REESE: Hanya di MetaWorld. Sisanya cuma perkelahian berlaka (bukan kata baku)... Kecuali soal ikan itu. ITU lumayan. CLAUDIA: Tidak seburuk yang kautulis di ClickChat REESE: Oke! Baiklah. Itu memang perang. Tapi aku menang. CLAUDIA: Kalau yang kau maksud “menang” artinya “kalah”, aku setuju. REESE: Hah?

¡En su tercera (y desternillante) crónica, los gemelos Tapper 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 más mínimo la política estudiantil… hasta que descubre que convertirse en presidente le daría la oportunidad de anular una nueva y odiada regla. ¡Y así nace la mayor rivalidad política 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 divertidísimas, Reese y Claudia se enfrentarán en un duelo por el gobierno de su escuela. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION: In their third uproarious oral history, the Tapper Twins take their sibling feud to the political stage as they race to become class president! Told as a series of interviews, screenshots, text messages, and social media bursts, The Tapper Twins Run For President tops the antics of the real 2016 elections! Claudia Tapper wants to become President of the United States someday. She''s the sixth grade class president, and has every reason to presume she''ll get reelected. Reese Tapper could not care less about student government--until he learns becoming class president is his best shot at overturning a hated new rule. And thus, the greatest political rivalry in Culvert Prep history is born! In a tangle of evil-genius advisers, meddlesome best-friends, negative campaign attacks and outrageously funny missteps, Claudia and Reese duke it out to see who will rule the school.

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 del desafío más viral de la historia..., ¡que está a punto de empezar! ¡No podrás parar de reír! Claudia Tapper no entiende nada, ¿cómo es que nadie ha visto el vídeo de la mejor canción que ha escrito en su vida mientras que el vídeo de su hermano jugando a videojuegos se ha convertido en la sensación del colegio? Desgraciadamente, la queja de Claudia ante tal injusticia da lugar a una increíble apuesta: ¿cuál de los dos gemelos será capaz de conseguir más seguidores online en el plazo de dos semanas? Más vale que Claudia supere la popularidad de Reese en Internet o deberá despedirse de su vida social, porque si pierde la apuesta... ¡tendrá que colgar el vídeo más embarazoso de la historia! ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Told as a series of interviews, photos, texts, social media hits, and videogame screenshots, The Tapper Twins Go Viral is a laugh-a-page story about online fame and shame, with internet pro-tips and a serious lesson about digital citizenship. Claudia Tapper just doesn''t get it: How is it possible that the video of the best breakup song she''s ever written is watched by virtually nobody, when her brother Reese''s completely moronic 2-second clip of an video game wipeout ends up being the hottest thing online at Culvert Prep? Unfortunately, Claudia''s bold declaration of injustice sets the stage for the bet of her life: Which of the Tapper twins can get more online followers in a week? She had better top Reese''s rapidly escalating popularity or she can kiss her social life goodbye if she loses the bet and is forced to post the most embarrassing video imaginable!

The Story Pirates present an imaginative and funny adventure! This book (inspired by a real kid''s 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 they''re 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 kid''s 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!

The Story Pirates present an imaginative and funny novel! This book (inspired by a real kid''s 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 they''re 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 kid''s 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!

Told as a series of interviews, photos, texts, social media hits, and videogame screenshots, The Tapper Twins Go Viral is a laugh-a-page story about online fame and shame, with internet pro-tips and a serious lesson about digital citizenship. Claudia Tapper just doesn''t get it: How is it possible that the video of the best breakup song she''s ever written is watched by virtually nobody, when her brother Reese''s completely moronic 2-second clip of an video game wipeout ends up being the hottest thing online at Culvert Prep? Unfortunately, Claudia''s bold declaration of injustice sets the stage for the bet of her life: Which of the Tapper twins can get more online followers in a week? She had better top Reese''s rapidly escalating popularity or she can kiss her social life goodbye if she loses the bet and is forced to post the most embarrassing video imaginable!

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Claudia Tapper har siktet inställt på att bli president. Men först måste hon bli omvald till posten som elevrådsordförande, vilket borde vara lätt som en plätt. Hennes tvillingbror Reese är totalt ointresserad av både politik och elevernas inflytande i skolan. Men så införs fotbollsförbud på skoltaket, och det enda sättet för Reese att få bort den förhatliga nya regeln är att bli elevrådsordförande. Därmed förvandlas tvillingarna Tappers ständiga syskonbråk till den smutsigaste och galnaste maktkampen i skolans historia. Kampen om klassen är den tredje boken om Tvillingarna Tapper. Serien är smart, rolig och har hög igenkänningsfaktor. Text blandas med sms, foton, teckningar och skärmdumpar vilket gör läsupplevelsen till något utöver det vanliga.

»Krawalle bei Wohltätigkeits-Schnitzeljagd« – so lautet die Schlagzeile im New York Star. Klar, dass weder Leni noch Ben irgendetwas damit zu tun hatten. Schließlich können die Zwillinge nichts dafür, dass die von ihnen organisierte Stadtrallye durch New York etwas aus dem Ruder lief. Dabei wurde lediglich versehentlich eine Massenprügelei am Times Square verursacht (Leni), jemand in einen nach New Jersey reisenden Truck eingesperrt (Ben), ein Teeniestar gestalked (Leni) und ein Elternpaar in einen handfesten Ehekrach getrieben (Ben und Leni). Wenn die Tapper Zwillinge loslegen, wird sich gebattlet, ausgestochen und übertrumpft – das ist durchgeknallter Zwillingszoff vom Allerfeinsten!

In the follow up to the New York Times bestseller The Tapper Twins Go to War, the twins'' school scavenger hunt turns into a "madcap, uproarious romp around the Big Apple" full of "action, hilarity, and mayhem" ( School Library Journal). Geoff Rodkey delivers another pitch-perfect 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!

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. Estos preadolescentes no podrían ser más distintos entre sí... pero comparten la férrea determinación de salir victoriosos de la guerra de bromas que se tienen declarada, una contienda que se desarrolla desde la cafetería del colegio hasta el preciado universo creado por Reese en su videojuego favorito. Las batallas se intensifican hasta tal punto que los gemelos tendrán que decidir si sus esfuerzos por destruir al otro merecen la pena. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION: This bestselling first book in the Tapper Twins series is a hilariously authentic showcase of what it''s like to be in middle school in our digitally-saturated world, told as a colorful "oral history" with photos, screenshots, text messages, chat logs, and online gaming digital art. Twelve-year-old twins, Claudia and Reese, who couldn''t be more different...except in their determination to come out on top in a vicious prank war. But when the competition escalates into an all-out battle that''s fought from the cafeteria of their New York City private school all the way to the fictional universe of an online video game, the twins have to decide if their efforts to destroy each other are worth the price. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly declared "This uproarious series opener... is packed with both laugh-out-loud moments and heart."

In their third uproarious oral history, the Tapper Twins take their sibling feud to the political stage as they race to become class president! Told as a series of interviews, screenshots, text messages, and social media bursts, The Tapper Twins Run For President tops the antics of the real 2016 elections! Claudia Tapper wants to become President of the United States someday. She''s the sixth grade class president, and has every reason to presume she''ll get reelected. Reese Tapper could not care less about student government--until he learns becoming class president is his best shot at overturning a hated new rule. And thus, the greatest political rivalry in Culvert Prep history is born! In a tangle of evil-genius advisers, meddlesome best-friends, negative campaign attacks and outrageously funny missteps, Claudia and Reese duke it out to see who will rule the school.

Der fulminante Showdown der Piratensaga: Eigentlich müsste Egbert, genannt Egg, dringend zurück auf seine Heimatinsel, um dort die familieneigene Stinkfruchtplantage auf Vordermann zu bringen. Wäre da nicht seine Angebetete, die reizende Millicent, die dringend darauf wartet, aus dem Gefängnis befreit zu werden. Und wäre da nicht der fiese Sklaventreiber Pembroke, der in den Neuen Ländern sein Unwesen treibt. Zusammen mit seinem einhändigen Freund Guts und dem furchterregenden Piraten Burn Healy nimmt Egg den Kampf auf. Doch wer wird ihn gewinnen? - Für alle Fans von "Fluch der Karibik"

In the follow up to the New York Times bestseller The Tapper Twins Go to War, the twins'' school scavenger hunt turns into a "madcap, uproarious romp around the Big Apple" full of "action, hilarity, and mayhem" (School Library Journal). Geoff Rodkey delivers another pitch-perfect 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!

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

First in the New York Times –bestselling series—a hilariously authentic showcase of what it''s like to be in middle school in our digitally-saturated world. A New York Public Library one hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing Book Told as a colorful "oral history" with photos, screenshots, text messages, chat logs, and online gaming digital art, this chapter book follows twelve-year-old twins, Claudia and Reese, who couldn''t be more different . . . except in their determination to come out on top in a vicious prank war. But when the competition escalates into an all-out battle that''s fought from the cafeteria of their New York City private school all the way to the fictional universe of an online video game, the twins have to decide if their efforts to destroy each other are worth the price. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly declared "This uproarious series opener . . . is packed with both laugh-out-loud moments and heart." Don''t miss the further adventures of the Tapper Twins in The Tapper Twins Tear Up New York, The Tapper Twins Run for President, and The Tapper Twins Go Viral. "Geoff Rodkey . . . has his pacing down to a science . . . The voices of the two characters telling the story are absolutely pitch-perfect . . . Kids are going to gobble up this new series." ― San Francisco Book Review "Appealing to tween digital natives and fans of ''Origami Yoda'' . . . and ''Charlie Joe Jackson'' . . . A fine beginning to a funny, new middle grade series." ― School Library Journal "An authentic and funny look at sibling rivalry." ― VOYA

Includes excerpt from the Chronicles of Egg, book one: Deadweather and sunrise.

An oral history that reports, through transcribed recordings, text messages, photographs, illustrations, screenshots, and more, an epic prank war between twelve-year-old twins Reese and Claudia Tapper of New York City.

Das Piratenabenteuer um Egg, seinen einhändigen Freund Guts und die reizende Millicent geht in die nächste Runde. Diesmal sind die drei auf dem Weg in die Neuen Länder, wo sie sich Hilfe beim Entziffern ihrer Schatzkarte erhoffen. Doch wenn man nicht mehr als ein paar Schimpfwörter in der Landessprache beherrscht, gestaltet sich die Verständigung äußerst schwierig. Zudem sind sie nicht die einzigen, die es auf die sagenumwobene Faust des Ka abgesehen haben ... Eine wunderbare Mischung aus Seeabenteuer und Slapstick – ein einziges Lesevergnügen!

Egg met le cap sur les Terres Nouvelles, où vécurent les premiers Okalus. Mais la carte au trésor trouvée par son père attire bien des convoitises... Découvrez le deuxième tome d''une série d''aventure truculente. Après s''être échappés de justesse de l''île de Temps-Mort, Egg et Tripoux embarquent pour les Terres Nouvelles afin de trouver des Okalus capables de déchiffrer la mystérieuse carte au trésor. Mais le voyage promet bien des surprises et les habitants des Terres Nouvelles semblent extrêmement dangereux... Pourront-ils faire confiance au légendaire pirate Burn Healy, à la jolie princesse okalu dont Tripoux est tombé amoureux, ou à Millicent, la fille de l''infâme Pembroke ? Une chose est sûre : Egg et Tripoux peuvent compter sur leur amitié. Entre "Indiana Jones" et "Pirates des Caraïbes", "Les Chroniques de l''Archipel" réunit tous les ingrédients d''une excellente série d''aventure !

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 Sea''s pirate gangs-and Egg, Guts, and Kira are running out of time to find the Fire King''s treasure and free the Okalu slaves from the silver mine on Sunrise. Can they save Kira''s people before Sunrise is plundered by Ripper Jones''s 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 Egg''s 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 MTV''s seminal animated series Beavis and Butt-head, Geoff received an Emmy nomination for his work on Bill Maher''s Politically Incorrect. Deadweather and Sunrise, the first book in The Chronicles of Egg series has been shortlisted for the prestigious Waterstones Children''s Book Prize.

The Chronicles of Egg: Newlands is the highly-anticipated sequel to Geoff Rodkey''s Waterstones Children''s 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 King''s 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 MTV''s seminal animated series Beavis and Butt-head, Geoff received an Emmy nomination for his work on Bill Maher''s Politically Incorrect. Deadweather and Sunrise, the first book in The Chronicles of Egg series has been shortlisted for the prestigious Waterstones Children''s Book Prize. www.chroniclesofegg.com @GeoffRodkey

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 Egg''s 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***

A stunning middle-grade debut--full of heart, humor, and nonstop action It''s tough to be thirteen, especially when somebody''s trying to kill you. Not that Egg''s life was ever easy, growing up on sweaty, pirate-infested Deadweather Island with no company except an incompetent tutor and a pair of unusually violent siblings who hate his guts. But when Egg''s father hustles their family off on a mysterious errand to fabulously wealthy Sunrise Island, then disappears with the siblings in a freak accident, Egg finds himself a long-term guest at the mansion of the glamorous Pembroke family and their beautiful, sharp-tongued daughter Millicent. Finally, life seems perfect. Until someone tries to throw him off a cliff. Suddenly, Egg''s running for his life in a bewildering world of cutthroat pirates, villainous businessmen, and strange Native legends. The only people who can help him sort out the mystery of why he''s been marked for death are Millicent and a one-handed, possibly deranged cabin boy. Come along for the ride. You''ll be glad you did.