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When luck gives a new kid a false reputation as a tough guy, can he find the strength to live up to his image? Rodney Rathbone is a self-admitted coward. Things scare him, and he can't help it. So naturally he's terrified when he moves to a new town and the bully is ready to pounce. But just as Rodney is about to flee, a baseball flies in from out of nowhere and knocks out the bully. Now everyone thinks Rodney's invincible--when really he feels just the opposite. Can he figure out how to live up to his new reputation and make friends along the way? Told with warmth and heart, this debut novel from a middle-school teacher will speak to the hidden insecurities--and strengths--of every middle-grade reader.

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How to Besat the Bully Without Really Trying is right on target. Scott Starkey really understands kids, school, and the language of both. -- Jim Trelease, author

Kids will cheer for the appealing underdog and enjoy his success while they identify with his frequent feelings of anxiety and dread. Just as it seems that all is well and Rodney is safe, the book ends with a twist, indicating a possible sequel. Fans of Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series (Abrams) will enjoy this novel. -Tina Martin, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, IL --School Library Journal, April 2012

Author Information

Scott Starkey is an elementary teacher, soccer coach, and father of three children. He lives with his family in Long Island. How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying is his first novel.

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