The Tapper Twins Go to War (With Each Other)
By Geoff Rodkey
Performed by a full cast
The Tapper Twins Series: Book 1
Unabridged
Format :
Library CD (In Stock)
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3 Formats: CD
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3 Formats: Library CD
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3 Formats: Playaway
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ISBN: 9781478986690
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ISBN: 9781478986669
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ISBN: 9781478986683
| Runtime: | 2.97 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
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.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“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
“An engaging mash-up of history, gaming, social media, and family dynamics.” —Shelf Awareness
“Rodkey clearly knows his audience, as well as the love that (usually) hides underneath sibling warfare. The clear-cut winners are readers of this uproarious series opener, which is packed with both laugh-out-loud moments and heart.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“While there is plenty of hilarity, readers will experience many little pings of recognition; the dynamics between siblings and schoolmates rings true. Rodkey keeps the action moving and relatively light while maintaining a laser-beamlike eye on the complicated bond of twins, navigating the minefield that is middle school without judgment or didacticism. Fragile egos, misunderstandings, and actions that seemed like a good idea at the time are laid out in an engaging format that will be appealing to tween digital natives…A fine beginning to a funny, new middle grade series.” —School Library Journal
“Thanks to the inclusion of various points of view, Claudia’s reasonably balanced narrative offers plenty of humorous insight.” —Booklist
“The banter provides an authentic and funny look at sibling rivalry. While sixth graders will enjoy this novel, it might be best labeled as juvenile fiction and would find a ready audience.” —VOYA
“An escalating sibling spat delivers ‘a buttload of life lessons’ along with tears, terrible smells, a dorky Mohawk, and massive numbers of video-game casualties.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Offering a full cast to narrate truly gives the audiobook the sound of oral history as well as creating the opportunity to give each character a well-rounded and hilarious reading…Each narrator makes his or her character stand out. The full cast also works well in narrating the text messages and notes from parents. A delightful listen is made even more so by a stellar cast. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile
—Publishers Weekly, starred review —
*"Sibling rivalry is alive and well in this story.... [it] will cause readers to reflect on the highs and lows of everyday life. —School Library Connection, starred 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 —
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
Thanks to the inclusion of various points of view, Claudia's reasonably balanced narrative offers plenty of humorous insight, and occasional doodles and photos keep it peppy. —Booklist
An engaging mash-up of history, gaming, social media and family dynamics. —Shelf Awareness
An authentic and funny look at sibling rivalry. —VOYA
Author
Author Bio: Geoff Rodkey
Geoff Rodkey is the author of the bestselling Tapper Twins comedy series; the Chronicles of Egg adventure trilogy; and The Story Pirates Present: Stuck in the Stone Age, a comic novel bundled with a how-to guide for kids who want to create stories of their own. He is also the Emmy-nominated screenwriter of such films as Daddy Day Care and RV. Learn more at geoffrodkey.com, and follow Geoff on Twitter at @GeoffRodkey.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD, Playaway |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Runtime: | 2.97 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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