The Call of the Bully: A Rodney Rathbone Novel

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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's parents surprise him by signing him up for summer camp-pitting Rodney against the toughest kid at camp and an old nemesis out for revenge. Will Rodney get by with a little help from his friends? From facing treacherous rapids to leading a nighttime spy mission, Rodney soon finds himself in the unlikely role of camp hero. How long it lasts will depend on whether a former adversary gets her way... Fun, exciting, and full of surprises, the "fast-moving story lines and larger-than-life characters" will make you "sit up and take notice" (School Library Journal)!

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.

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. 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?