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Jun 02, 2011
Colin V.B
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Many of my friends recommended Vordak to me because they said it was really funny. But to be honest, the beginning of Vordak wasn't very good. It was pretty boring because all Vordak did was basically say how great he was. But then, it slowly started getting from childish to funny.
Vordak by Scott Seegert is a humorous, odd, and hilariously fun book that gives you a break from regular books. The beginning of Vordak is a little childish, but the end makes you want to laugh out loud. I r More...
Vordak by Scott Seegert is a humorous, odd, and hilariously fun book that gives you a break from regular books. The beginning of Vordak is a little childish, but the end makes you want to laugh out loud. I r More...
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Mar 09, 2011
Reading Vacation's Mom
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Let's pretend that Vordak the Incomprehensible has taken over Reading Vacation’s mind and is writing this review.
In this ingenious book, I share my superior intelligence and brilliant knowledge with you mindless and ill-equipped twits. As a super villain, I am an expert on topics such as defeating super heroes, building “diabolically clever yet extremely slow-acting death traps”, and plotting an evil plan. All of this is possible, my weak ones, because I will one day RULE THE WORLD! Muah More...
Let's pretend that Vordak the Incomprehensible has taken over Reading Vacation’s mind and is writing this review.
In this ingenious book, I share my superior intelligence and brilliant knowledge with you mindless and ill-equipped twits. As a super villain, I am an expert on topics such as defeating super heroes, building “diabolically clever yet extremely slow-acting death traps”, and plotting an evil plan. All of this is possible, my weak ones, because I will one day RULE THE WORLD! Muah More...
Jul 23, 2011
Tina
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I bought this book for my 10 year old. He has in the past enjoyed illustrated/snarky humor books like Captain Underpants and Diary of A Wimpy kid. So I figured he'd enjoy this one as well.
I read it before giving it to him and while the humor isn't directed to my 40-something self, I can still appreciate the over-the-top pronouncements:
"I demand that tremendous care be taken while reading my masterpiece. Wear only gloves made from the finest acid-free Ethiopian ib More...
I read it before giving it to him and while the humor isn't directed to my 40-something self, I can still appreciate the over-the-top pronouncements:
"I demand that tremendous care be taken while reading my masterpiece. Wear only gloves made from the finest acid-free Ethiopian ib More...
Jan 04, 2011
Ruhama
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For anyone needing a handbook about ruling the world, hand them this tome of wisdom! Vordak the Incomprehensible has retired from being the Evil Ruler of the World and is willing to share his knowledge with those of us who would like to attempt to take his place. The very first thing he advises is to take his quiz to see how evil you truly are. Then he works through several steps towards being ready to Rule the World. Along the way he gives Commandments of Incomprehensibility, diagrams and helpf
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Dec 01, 2010
Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids
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This has got to be the most brilliantly evil, magnificent, diabolical, monumental, book I've ever read on taking over the world (I needed to exaggerate a little, as all Evil villains do this). I used those "big" words just for Vordak. MUAHAHAHAHAHA! Not only has Vordak taught me how to properly do the evil laugh, but he is hysterical, something I'm sure he'd rather not have mentioned. I'm sorry Vordak, you had me with your booming voice, and great taking over the world tactics, but you
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Sep 26, 2010
Readingtween
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Genius. Purely genius. I was constantly laughing when reading this book. My only complaint is that it was not very long. So, what exactly did I think of this book? Well, I think it was... Jaw-dropping, page-turning, evil-teaching, diabolical-laughing (MUAHAHAHAHA!,) and awe-inspiring.
I have already started to learn from His Evil-Incomprehensibleness's teachings. I have already brought out my EVIL, gotten a jump start on my EVIL career (I am getting really good at tee-peeing houses,) More...
I have already started to learn from His Evil-Incomprehensibleness's teachings. I have already brought out my EVIL, gotten a jump start on my EVIL career (I am getting really good at tee-peeing houses,) More...
Nov 30, 2010
Chris
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My evil plan to rule the world includes influencing as many minds as possible by getting them to read the books that I like. So, my minion horde, you must help me find readers for this book. Start with yourself, of course, right away, then recommend it to everyone you see. You might think that freely spreading smiles and laughter is not the mark of evil, but that’s all part of my plan’s ingenious, insidious enticement. By exposing you to this evil guide by Vordak the Incomprehensible, I will
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Jan 08, 2012
Christy
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Vordak the Incomprehensible: How to Grow Up and Rule the World by Scott Seegert is a book that every teacher of 5th-9th grades should get immediately! I originally bought this because I was looking for comical books for my reluctant and below grade level readers. Unfortunately, this is not the book for them....yet. The vocabulary load is pretty heavy (Lexile above 1100) and there are many references to superhero/villian relationships that might confuse less able readers. However, ambitious stud
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Aug 23, 2011
Rigfin
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An extremely funny guidebook like novel on how to be truly evil and rule the world. The book is filled with fun interactive pages such as Vordak’s diabolically clever name generator and many other activities. Vordak himself is filled with exaggerated self-esteem, punishes you for doing the right thing and congratulates you for doing the wrong or EVIL thing, except when it is done to him. He is superior, of course! Throughout the book you have the pleasure of being insulted by Vordak because of y
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May 19, 2011
Sara
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This book was delightfully hilarious. I actually got an arc at ALA from Vordak himself (who was wearing his very impressive costume), and he signed my book "Muahahahaha, Love, Vordak", but it took me 'til now to actually read it. I'm glad I did though, 'cause it's really well done.
Kinda similar in concept to Dr. Horrible, but this book is a non-fiction instruction manual on how to...well..grow up and rule the world. With advice about costume, evil laugh, lair, evil pla More...
Kinda similar in concept to Dr. Horrible, but this book is a non-fiction instruction manual on how to...well..grow up and rule the world. With advice about costume, evil laugh, lair, evil pla More...
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Aug 22, 2010
The Reading Countess
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Serving as a guide to all of the would-be evil geniuses of the world, Vordak's mocking tone and hilarious examples of how to obtain dominance over all had me laughing out loud. I plan on reading aloud The Evil Aptitude Exam complete with multiple choice answers to my classes, as this little section is a great example of the humor infused throughout the book. Although my son's favorite part was bit about the screw driver and the light socket (he liked it so much he read it twice...during the summ
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Dec 05, 2011
Heidi
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This book is for those who enjoy Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Capt. Underpants. Though it was not my kind of book or my kind of humor, I would always recommend it over Capt. U. Some of the humor stuff referenced will be out-of-date in a few years. Some of the humor seemed a bit older than the 8-10 crowd which I usually get at my NGA programs. The 10-12 will love it. Over 12 might feel it is too juvenile while trying not to smile at some things.
Some things in the book I was not a fan of. More...
Some things in the book I was not a fan of. More...
Jul 21, 2010
Tara
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I freely admit I don't read a lot of middle grade and young readers books, but I make an exception every now and again. I first heard of Vordak when (literary agent) Janet Reid began tweeting him. Then I saw a video of Vordak from BEA and I knew I had to have this book. As luck would have it, as I was at ALA, standing in line to meet Ally Condie & Andrea Cremer, who should walk by but his Incomprehensibleness himself. He stopped right in front of me, stuck out his hand and introduced himse More...
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Jan 01, 2011
Ms. Mulhern Gross
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Vordak the Incomprehensible: How to Grow Up and Rule the World is a rip-roaringly hysterical book that I would hand to fans of anything remotely funny. I am passing this one on to my sister to share with her high school resource English class. Talk about high interest!
You have to read this book prepared to go, “Muaaahhaaahaaa!” all the while. Vordak the Incomprehensible is here to teach you how to be an evil villain. Thanks to Vordak, you can learn how to choose the best evil villain More...
You have to read this book prepared to go, “Muaaahhaaahaaa!” all the while. Vordak the Incomprehensible is here to teach you how to be an evil villain. Thanks to Vordak, you can learn how to choose the best evil villain More...
Oct 11, 2010
Katieb (MundieMoms)
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This has got to be the most brilliantly evil, magnificent, diabolical, monumental, book I've ever read on taking over the world (I needed to exaggerate a little, as all Evil villains do this). I used those "big" words just for Vordak. MUAHAHAHAHAHA! Not only has Vordak taught me how to properly do the evil laugh, but he is hysterical, something I'm sure he'd rather not have mentioned. I'm sorry Vordak, you had me with your booming voice, and great taking over the world tactics, but you
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Apr 01, 2011
James
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I was in the mood for something quick and light-hearted. And EVIL.
While designed for pre-teen readers, there's enough wit in this book to entertain adults. Vordak has a very high opinion of himself and decides to help those with less brains (i.e., everyone else ever) formulate their plans to take over the world. It provides details on picking your evil name, costume, and plans, as well as working on your evil laugh. It even explains why villains must entirely explain their plans More...
While designed for pre-teen readers, there's enough wit in this book to entertain adults. Vordak has a very high opinion of himself and decides to help those with less brains (i.e., everyone else ever) formulate their plans to take over the world. It provides details on picking your evil name, costume, and plans, as well as working on your evil laugh. It even explains why villains must entirely explain their plans More...
Sep 23, 2010
Christy
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An evil laugh is the first step to taking over the world. How to Grow Up and Take over the World is Maxwell's, my eight year old son, new favorite book. It has taken the coveted "Can I read it every night?" spot away from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. I received a galley of this book and instantly became my son's hero because he aspires to great world domination. This book will not be for everyone, but if you are fan of toilet humor, and also believe that Nick Naked is not a gre
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Dec 20, 2011
Charlyn
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I’m pretty sure that for a fair review of this book, the reviewer should be a 12-year-old boy who would more fully appreciate the Captain Underpants style of humor (although Vordak is a bit more sophisticated reading material) and the sarcasm and name-calling that so often accompanies boys of that age. So, all I can say is that the book is a guide to become an evil villain with the “wisdom” of Vordak, the Incomprehensible. Longer than Pilkey’s books and without a flip-o-rama, this book’s humor
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Aug 13, 2011
J.D. Holiday
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Vordak the Incomprehensible: How to Grow Up and Rule the World~MuAhahahaha!!!
If you are a kid who would love to rule the world this is the book for you! I’m not a kid, (okay, I am one at heart,) I laughed and smiled the whole way through this tongue-in-cheek book, HOW TO GROW UP AND RULE THE WORLD, Vordak The Incomprehensible.
Vordak The Incomprehensible , Mu Ahahahaha!!! Is a world-class Supervillian and your instructor to begin learning how to rule the world. Without Vordak More...
If you are a kid who would love to rule the world this is the book for you! I’m not a kid, (okay, I am one at heart,) I laughed and smiled the whole way through this tongue-in-cheek book, HOW TO GROW UP AND RULE THE WORLD, Vordak The Incomprehensible.
Vordak The Incomprehensible , Mu Ahahahaha!!! Is a world-class Supervillian and your instructor to begin learning how to rule the world. Without Vordak More...
Nov 10, 2010
Mallory
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Looking for a fun, short read? Well, How to Grow Up and Rule the World offers just that. Vordak takes the reader on a step by step how-to in order for the reader to gain knowledge on how to successfully achieve power over the world. Due to some circumstances Vordak the Incomprehensible is unable to continue his quest for world dominance so he has written this amazingly evil book for a future ruler. Or should I say his captives have written and illustrated this book?
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Sep 06, 2010
Glenda
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What begins as a quick-paced, humorous mock "how-to" manual quickly tires as the jokes become old. Maybe it's just an age issue since "Vordak" clearly is designed for upper elementary and MS boys. I love the "Evil Aptitude Test" and the "Evil Name Generator." Both are loads of fun. Unfortunately, the joke wears thin, and the book has no discernable virtuous message for young readers. I hope none take Seegert's advice literally, at least the affordable part
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Dec 17, 2011
Kelly Rae
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This is definitely not a book to give to a conservative family because of words like ingrate, poop, etc. However, once you get past these mildly offensive words, you will be surprised at how rich the language is in this book. With words like disconcertment, excursion, and incomprehensibility, I was really impressed by the language of this book. Overall, I found this book hilarious and really fun to read aloud. I think the boys will love it; I even caught my husband reading it… out loud to himsel
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Jun 12, 2010
Donalyn
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Vordak the Incomprehensible, evil genius, presents his guide to becoming an archvillian. Includes tips for selecting a costume, building a secret lair, hiring minions, and perfecting your sinister laugh. I thought the premise of the book was hilarious and parts of the book had me laughing out loud. I thought the book was too precious at times. There were too many cultural references that date the book and I found the narrator's insulting comments to the reader tiresome.
Mar 23, 2011
Deborah
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This is a truly inspiring and intelligent novel! Thanks to the amazing treasure trove of world domineering information packed in this volume, I am certain you will all be bowing before my might before long. I would highly reccomend this to anyone with the ambition to RULE THE WORLD (MWAHAHAHAHAH!) But you must rule another world. This one will belong to me, my flying monkeys and my pet shapeshifting invisible dragon.
Dec 07, 2010
Patrick
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How to Grow Up and Rule the World, by Vordak the Incomprehensible by Scott Seegert was recommended to me by many of my friends and they all said that it was amazing. I think that is started off slow but then it got so much better. This book is one of the funniest books I have read all year. The plot was not that great, but since the book was funny it made up for the bad plot. I think Scott Seegert did a good job pulling the reader in by the books great humor. Vordak is the guide on how to become
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Aug 06, 2010
Yan
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Vordak the Incomprehensible is freaking mean. And I love it! He reminds me of those sergeant boot camps that get into people’s faces and starts screaming orders. Except Vordak the Incomprehensible is funnier.
How to Grow Up and Rule the World is a multiple step instructional guide on, you guessed it, become a supervillain and conquer the world! MWHAHAHAHAHA! (Look I’m already one-step there :D) There is the chapter that talks pros and cons of masks, goggles, various helmets; a chapter More...
How to Grow Up and Rule the World is a multiple step instructional guide on, you guessed it, become a supervillain and conquer the world! MWHAHAHAHAHA! (Look I’m already one-step there :D) There is the chapter that talks pros and cons of masks, goggles, various helmets; a chapter More...
Oct 28, 2010
Christiane
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MUAHAHAHAHA!!!! (Once you perfect the evil laugh, complete world domination is only a matter of time!)
Very funny book with lots of boy appeal; full of useful information for potential world rulers, including my favorite "Evil Laughter Tips": “No snorting. Your laugh will lose its effectiveness and you are likely to attract hogs." (pg. 41) Good advice for anyone, really.
Very funny book with lots of boy appeal; full of useful information for potential world rulers, including my favorite "Evil Laughter Tips": “No snorting. Your laugh will lose its effectiveness and you are likely to attract hogs." (pg. 41) Good advice for anyone, really.
Oct 29, 2010
Keenan
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I thought that Vordak The Incomprehensible by Scott Seegert was a great book. This book was very funny. I thought the author made up a lot of fake but funny super heros and evil villains. I also thought this book was good is because the author found a way to get the reader involved and allowed the reader to try and turn themselves into villains. Even though I thought this book was very good one thing that I thought was not to good about was that the book started out very slow and was not that in
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Feb 28, 2011
Polly
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Not much to it, but very funny to read once. And it provides explanation for that question which had puzzled mankind for generations: why do the bad guys hang around and explain the details of their evil plot to the captured good guys? According to Vordak, the answer is: good negotiating by superhero lawyers--the bad guys are legally required to reveal their plans!
Feb 06, 2011
Kathy
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This lavishly illustrated instruction manual for evil geniuses should tickle the funny bones of middle graders with it potty humor and funny illustrations. I was smiling constantly as I read it. I liked Vordak's constant referring to his Diabolically Clever Yet Extremely Slow-Acting Death Traps. Too bad they never once worked!
