Scott Starkey, učiteľ na základnej škole s viac ako 17-ročnými skúsenosťami, bravúrne vplietol do svojich románov prvky humoru, napätia a ľahkej drzosti, ktoré si jeho mladí čitatelia najviac obľúbili. Jeho diela odrážajú hlboké porozumenie detskému svetu a školskému prostrediu, pričom sa sústreďuje na to, aby príbehy zaujali a podnietili lásku k čítaniu. Starkey sa aktívne venuje protidiskriminačným akciám a inšpiruje mládež k objavovaniu radosti z kníh.
Rodney Rathbone's transformation from a coward to a confident young man leads him to a summer camp filled with excitement and new friendships. However, his newfound courage is tested when he faces a bully and an old rival seeking revenge, challenging him to stand firm and prove his bravery once again.
Admitted coward Rodney moves to Ohio, where the school bully Josh singles him out on the bus. When a stray baseball knocks Josh out just as he's about to beat up Rodney, Rodney gains an unwanted reputation as a tough guy. Will he be able to make real friends in his new school and graduate from elementary school in one piece?