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Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers
by
Chris Grabenstein (Goodreads Author)
What do you get when you add up
1 middle-school bully2 bank robbers57 dogs in peril4,000 missing dollarsand5 daring troublemakersled by the one and onlyRiley Mack?
1 crazy caper!
In this merry, mischievous romp, master storyteller Chris Grabenstein introduces Riley Mack--a twelve-year-old hometown hero you'll never forget.
1 middle-school bully2 bank robbers57 dogs in peril4,000 missing dollarsand5 daring troublemakersled by the one and onlyRiley Mack?
1 crazy caper!
In this merry, mischievous romp, master storyteller Chris Grabenstein introduces Riley Mack--a twelve-year-old hometown hero you'll never forget.
Hardcover, First, 320 pages
Published
April 10th 2012
by HarperCollins
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Who wouldn’t want to hang out with Riley Mack? He’s a good friend, he likes to have fun, and he’s a bit of a prankster. He’s also a quick thinker who can figure his way out of just about any sticky situation. Even better, he’s humble, looks out for others and is always ready to step in when he sees someone being bullied. In this action-packed adventure, Riley may be in 7th grade, but he faces enemies of all ages. He uses his wits to go up against a high school bully, a nasty police chief, small-...more
[This review also appears on Andi's Chapter Books.]
Riley Mack is a good kid, though he has gotten himself into trouble before. His mom is a teller at the local bank. His father is currently stationed overseas in Afghanistan. When his father first left, he had some trouble and shoplifted, thus earning him a bad reputation with Officer Brown who is always out to get him. Nevermind that Brown's own son Gavin is actually prone to bullying every kind who comes his way and steals all kinds of items fo...more
Riley Mack is a good kid, though he has gotten himself into trouble before. His mom is a teller at the local bank. His father is currently stationed overseas in Afghanistan. When his father first left, he had some trouble and shoplifted, thus earning him a bad reputation with Officer Brown who is always out to get him. Nevermind that Brown's own son Gavin is actually prone to bullying every kind who comes his way and steals all kinds of items fo...more
Riley's father is serving in Afghanistan, and his mother is working in a local bank. Riley's a good kid, but when his father first shipped out, he made the mistake of trying to steal an ice cream cake by putting it down the front of his pants, and now the police chief has it out for him. To make matters worse, the chief's son, Gavin, is a major bully who is stealing things from 5th graders and his Grandma Brown is hawking them at the local flea market! Riley has a good group of friends who help...more
I haven't read a middle grade book in years and I probably wouldn't have until I was asked to review Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers . The title alone got my attention and I'm sure will be even more appealing to the age group it's meant for. I also like the cover, actually that goes for most middle grade books they have no problems keeping book covers original.
Now on to the actual book, I found myself laughing within the first few pages. Tons of smart come backs, funny phrases and i...more
Now on to the actual book, I found myself laughing within the first few pages. Tons of smart come backs, funny phrases and i...more
What a fun book this was! Riley Mack and his gang of mischief-makers, also known as the "Gnat Pack," are actually do-gooders, whose goal is to right wrongs, thwarting villains such as a bully, two bank robbers, a corrupt police chief, a crooked bank manager with a gambling problem, and a wicked grandma who runs a puppy mill. It's a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud read with lots of eccentric characters, funny dialogue, and ridiculous situations.
Aside from all the hilarity, everyone who reads this book...more
Aside from all the hilarity, everyone who reads this book...more
Chris Grabenstein is an excellent writer but he excels at writing for young children or young adults, especially the boys.
Riley Mack has a group of friends that the local policy have labeled as "troublemakers". Riley only caused real trouble once when he tried to steal an ice cream cake. Since then he has spent his time trying to right wrongs, especially when those who are wronged are smaller and weaker than the bullies who go after them.
Riley is very creative in his plots and plans and his frie...more
Riley Mack has a group of friends that the local policy have labeled as "troublemakers". Riley only caused real trouble once when he tried to steal an ice cream cake. Since then he has spent his time trying to right wrongs, especially when those who are wronged are smaller and weaker than the bullies who go after them.
Riley is very creative in his plots and plans and his frie...more
My Review: Riley Mack and his friends were on school break for the week and were itching for some action. Follow this fun action adventure book about Riley and his friends as they spring into action to save a goldendoodle that was stolen.
It is now operation doggy duty to find Emma’s Noodle; they posted flyers on telephone poles and parking meters in town. But that wasn’t all for Riley and his friends because it was time once again to spring into action and stop a bank robbery and more puppies f...more
It is now operation doggy duty to find Emma’s Noodle; they posted flyers on telephone poles and parking meters in town. But that wasn’t all for Riley and his friends because it was time once again to spring into action and stop a bank robbery and more puppies f...more
Riley Mack was labeled a troublemaker after an ill-advised attempt to steal an ice cream cake. Now he tries to help his friends out of problems with school bullies. But when one friend has his dog stolen, Riley and the gang may be in over their heads. There's lots going on here that will keep kids engaged. Personally, I thought the characters were a little weak, but I don't think kids will notice or care.
My full review at Epinions.
My full review at Epinions.
What fun! Riley Mack is a terrific character! With his creative brain and the help of his good friends, Riley Mack stands up to bullies and defeats the bad guys. I can't wait to recommend this to my students in the fall.
From mystery critic Lesa Holstine
"Chris Grabenstein's Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers is a fun romp. It's funny and filled with great characters. The villains are truly nasty and a little stupid. The group of heroes are appealing characters. Chris Grabenstein has been one of favorite authors since I read his first John Ceepak mystery. He continues to win my loyalty with every book. Now, he's added one of my favorite sub-genres to his repertoire, the comic crime caper. Share this boo...more
"Chris Grabenstein's Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers is a fun romp. It's funny and filled with great characters. The villains are truly nasty and a little stupid. The group of heroes are appealing characters. Chris Grabenstein has been one of favorite authors since I read his first John Ceepak mystery. He continues to win my loyalty with every book. Now, he's added one of my favorite sub-genres to his repertoire, the comic crime caper. Share this boo...more
This is the cutest book. I love Riley and love the fact that the reason he is a trouble maker is since he is protecting those who need help. My son got me to read this and I loved it.
I received this book from Good Reads first reads. I love this book because it has troublemakers and dogs. Troublemakers Rock!!!
I won this book through Good reads. I have to confess I didn't read it myself but gave it to my kid to read. They loved it. They said it was funny.
What a great light read. A feel good book for all kids and adults. Love the kids and how incredibly smart they are to pull off what they did. Definately will read the next Riley Mack book and the Gnat Gang!!! Happy Reading :)
So much fun! Grabenstein is usually known for his scary books, but he'll find a new audience with this hometown hero.
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Chris Grabenstein is an award-winning author of books for children and adults, a playwright, screenwriter, and former advertising executive and improvisational comedian.
Winner of two Anthony and three Agatha Awards, he is also the co-author with James Patterson of The New York Times bestseller I FUNNY.
A former writer for Jim Henson's Muppets and past president of the New York Chapter of the M...more
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Winner of two Anthony and three Agatha Awards, he is also the co-author with James Patterson of The New York Times bestseller I FUNNY.
A former writer for Jim Henson's Muppets and past president of the New York Chapter of the M...more
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