Books in Geeked Out series

Humor and adventure abound in Book 1 of this post-apocalyptic middle-grade diary fiction odyssey from Obert Skye.Waddle Jr. High has become a dystopian outpost with divided cliques―Pepville, Jockstown, Staffland, and even Geekdom. Society may be in danger but middle school must go on. Enter geeky Tip and all his friends: easy-to-blush Owen, coding master Xennipher, and brilliant, dependable Mindy, who've all had enough of being bullied and decide to take a stand. Together, they form a secret vigilante group: the League of Average Mediocre Entities, better known as LAME. With everything that’s going on in the world, their school could use a few heroes. And what if those heroes were geeked-up superheroes? Get ready. Better yet, get LAME! Geeked Out: A Lame New World is the first in an irrepressible spoof series full of the same clever humor and hilarious cartoon illustrations as the Creature From My Closet series, but for a slightly older middle-grade audience. This title has Common Core connections.Christy Ottaviano BooksPraise for Geeked Out: "Dystopia meets Wimpy Kid in this this mash-up. . . Hand Skye’s latest to the crowd that appreciates Janet Tashjian’s My Life As A . . . series, or any kid who craves comic-style illustrations and slapstick, laugh-out-loud humor." ―School Library Journal

“Dystopia meets Wimpy Kid in this mash-up.”―School Library JournalObert Skye's Bigger, Badder, Nerdier is the second book in the post-apocalyptic parody Geeked Out series!Otto Waddle Junior High School is worse than ever. Tip and his geeky friends have finally come into their superpowers―well, their mediocre powers―and now have a whole new cast of impersonators to take on. Their foursome is being challenged by a rival group of students who are pawns in Darth Susan’s evil plot against them. If middle school has any chance of survival, Tip and his friends must take their unusual powers to a whole new level and nerd things up big time.Christy Ottaviano Books

Book 1 in a post-apocalyptic diary fiction odyssey!Waddle Jr. High has become a dystopian outpost with divided cliques―Pepville, Jockstown, Staffland, and even Geekdom. Society may be in danger but middle school must go on. Enter geeky Tip and all his friends: easy-to-blush Owen, coding master Xennipher, and brilliant, dependable Mindy, who've all had enough of being bullied and decide to take a stand. Together, they form a secret vigilante group: the League of Average Mediocre Entities, better known as LAME. With everything that’s going on in the world, their school could use a few heroes. And what if those heroes were geeked-up superheroes? Get ready. Better yet, get LAME! This irrepressible spoof series is full of the same clever humor and hilarious cartoon illustrations as the Creature From My Closet series, but for a slightly older middle-grade audience. This has Common Core connections.Christy Ottaviano Books

LARPing, or live-action role playing, is one of the hottest hobbies today. Its devoted participants develop detailed characters, inventing names and personalities, as well as costumes and props. The improvisational nature and opportunity for creativity at LARP events makes for a new experience every time. Readers will dive headfirst into this fascinating pastime, guided by experienced LARPer and writer Michael Sciandra through the ins and outs of participation. Age-appropriate engaging text and full-color photography from actual LARPers brings readers into this whole new exciting world.

The detailed craft of creating a unique costume, props, and makeup to bring both beloved and reviled characters to life has become a serious art form in the past decade. Today, cosplay is one of the hottest hobbies around, with huge international conventions and competitions making headlines around the world. In this volume, filled with insider info, helpful tips, spectacular color photographs, and dynamic graphics, readers learn not only how to enter the world of cosplay, but how to conquer it.

Did you know that you can travel through time? You don't need a time machine or magical powers; you just need to visit a Renaissance fair. This book will introduce young readers to the wonderful world of Renaissance fairs and festivals, providing an age-appropriate peek into the history and background of these imaginative events. Through colorful photographs and intriguing graphics, readers will be immersed in these events, learning about exciting festival features such as jousting, music, characters, and artisans. They'll learn about how they can step into the history and magic themselves.

There's no denying it: board and card games are hot right now. In fact, they're one of the most popular leisure activities around. Kickstarter, the largest funding platform for creative projects in the world, is packed with entrepreneurs developing new, innovative experiences, and the industry has become a multibillion-dollar giant in gaming and collectibles in a short amount of time. Readers no doubt have seen or heard of one or perhaps many of these games, but in this volume, they'll get the inside scoop needed to join, play, and win.

The world of miniatures is huge! People of all ages enjoy assembling and painting scale models of characters for their favorite tabletop games. From warriors and workers to monsters and other mythological creatures, there are unlimited possibilities. This book explores several different types of miniatures, with a focus on where to find them, how to design them, and where to play with them. Other miniatures, such as dollhouses, fairy gardens, and historical dioramas, are also discussed. Vivid images on each page give readers a chance to see these tiny creations in great detail. Captions and sidebars provide more information about how to get involved with this fascinating and fun hobby.

Pro-gaming, or e-sports, has an enormous and dedicated following; almost a billion people worldwide. It's even covered on ESPN. It boasts international tournaments, big-name stars, massive prize money, and tons of action and excitement. This book unpacks the world of eSports for readers, encouraging them to enter, compete, and conquer by giving them insider knowledge directly from a real-life eSports journalist. Filled with essential terminology, bold graphic elements, and vivid photographs, this book is sure to be a hot commodity in any collection.