Geoff Rodkey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Geoff Rodkey
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Rodkey at the 2014 Gaithersburg Book Festival
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| Born | Geoffrey William Rodkey September 9, 1970 Freeport, Illinois, US |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Genre | Children's fiction, screenplays |
Geoff Rodkey (born September 9, 1970) is an American writer. He creates stories for both movies and books. He is especially known for his funny books for middle school readers.
His most recent book is the comedy Lights Out in Lincolnwood, which came out in 2021. Before that, he helped write comedian Kevin Hart's first book for kids, Marcus Makes a Movie, in 2021. He also wrote the science fiction comedy We're Not From Here in 2019.
In 2018, Geoff Rodkey worked with the Story Pirates group. They created The Story Pirates Present: Stuck in the Stone Age. This book also came with a guide to help kids write their own stories. He also wrote a popular four-book series called The Tapper Twins. The first book, The Tapper Twins Go To War (With Each Other), was published in 2015. His very first novel for kids was Deadweather and Sunrise. This was the first book in The Chronicles of Egg adventure series.
Geoff Rodkey has also written for several family-friendly movies. These include the first two Daddy Day Care films (from 2003 to 2007). He also wrote for RV and The Shaggy Dog, both released in 2006.
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Geoff Rodkey's Creative Works
Geoff Rodkey has written many different types of stories. He has worked on TV shows, movies, and many books for young readers.
Books for Young Readers
Geoff Rodkey is well-known for his funny and exciting books for kids.
The Chronicles of Egg Series
This adventure series follows the main character, Egg.
- Deadweather and Sunrise (2012)
- New Lands (2013)
- Blue Sea Burning (2014)
The Tapper Twins Series
This series is about a brother and sister who are always competing.
- The Tapper Twins Go To War (With Each Other) (2015)
- The Tapper Twins Tear Up New York (2015)
- The Tapper Twins Run For President (2016)
- The Tapper Twins Go Viral (2017)
Other Books
- The Story Pirates Present: Stuck in the Stone Age (2018) – A fun collaboration with the Story Pirates.
- We're Not From Here (2019) – A science fiction comedy.
- Marcus Makes a Movie (2021) – Co-written with Kevin Hart.
- Lights out in Lincolnwood (2021) – His most recent novel.
Movies and TV Shows
Geoff Rodkey has also written for the big screen and television.
- Daddy Day Care (2003) – He wrote the screenplay for this popular family comedy.
- The Shaggy Dog (2006) – He helped write the screenplay for this movie.
- RV (2006) – He also wrote the screenplay for this comedy film.
- Daddy Day Camp (2007) – He contributed to the story and screenplay for this sequel.
- Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! (2011) – A Disney Channel Original Movie.
- Beavis and Butt-head (1994) – He wrote episodes for this animated TV series.
- Politically Incorrect (1996) – He worked on this TV series and received an Emmy nomination for his contributions to the show's coverage of the 1996 political conventions.
- LateLine (1998) – He was a staff writer for this TV series.
See also
In Spanish: Geoff Rodkey para niños
