Book Series · 2 Books

Rodney Rathbone Books

In order from How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying to The Call of the Bully.

The Rodney Rathbone series is a set of 2 chapter books by Scott Starkey, published between 2012 and 2013. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 270 pages.

How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying
The Call of the Bully
How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying
How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying
The Call of the Bully
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First Book in the Series

How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012

How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying

A timid boy's accidental heroism earns him a tough reputation. Can he live up to it?

272 pages· 57,207 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Summary: Rodney Rathbone, a self-proclaimed coward, faces a new school and a looming bully. Just as he's about to flee, a stray baseball knocks out the bully, mistakenly branding Rodney as invincible. Now, he must navigate his newfound reputation and the pressure to live up to it. Can Rodney embrace this unexpected role and find true friendship, or will his fears get the best of him? Dive into this heartwarming tale of courage and self-discovery, where hidden strengths are revealed in the most unexpected ways.
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Rodney Rathbone Series

2 books · Published 2012–2013

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Rodney Rathbone series?

There are 2 books in the Rodney Rathbone series. It began with How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying in 2012, and the newest book, The Call of the Bully, was published in 2013.

What order should you read the Rodney Rathbone books in?

Start with How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Rodney Rathbone books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Rodney Rathbone book is the longest?

The Call of the Bully (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 58,453 words (272 pages).

Which Rodney Rathbone book is the shortest?

How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying (Book #1) is the shortest at 57,207 words (272 pages).

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