By Andy Robb (author)
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Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2013
June 2012 Debut of the Month. Witty and tender, Geekhood captures the complexities of teen life and especially the transformation of Archie. Archie’s interests have always been distinctly geeky; mostly he hangs out in the Hovel, a centre for games played with miniature models where he and his friends spend hours choosing new characters and the paints to colour them with.
It’s not a place that usually attracts girls… But one day, Archie meets a Beautiful Girl and she’s interested in joining a game! Can Archie manage still to play games and to hang onto the girl? Will the Beautiful Girl lead him away from his geeky life? Can he keep his interfering step-father out of the picture? Archie tells his roller coaster journey brilliantly.
There is a special Geekhood website (click here) where you can find out more.
Fourteen-year-old Archie is a Geek to his core. In the world of role-playing games, he's a Level 5 Mage, capable of summoning the Undead. In this world, things are rather different.
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With no rule book to navigate Life's Big Challenges - warring parents, a crass step-father, orc-like school bullies and crap hair - he's teetering on the brink... Then a Beautiful Girl appears in his Geeky world... Despite the fact that the closest he's come to an encounter with a girl is painting an Elven miniature, Archie embarks on a Daring Quest to win her heart.
Geek meets girl... what could possibly go right?
“This book makes being a geek sound pretty cool to me” - True Blood’s Stephen Moyer
“It’s a hugely fun read whether you’re au fait with ogres or horrified by hobgoblins and may just be one of the sweetest love stories of the year.” Katie Clapham, Storytellers, Inc. blog
“Loved it! Don’t know what to say but, blimey, that was my life! Who am I kidding, it still is!” Sarwat Chadda, author of The Ash Mistry Chronicles
“It’s Adrian Mole for the Geek generation.” Laura Heath, Sister Spooky blog
“Whether you’re a geek looking for some advice, or just like laughing at other people’s misfortune, this is the book for you!” George, age 13
“A fantastic exploration of hanging on, letting go and fitting in. Geekishly good stuff.” Guy Bass, author of Stitch Head
“Geekhood is funny and insightful. Archie is a thoroughly engaging character who conveys all the awkwardness of a teenage boy’s first encounter with girls.” Alpha Wearing, We Love This Book
“Anyone who enjoys a laugh-out-loud, witty and moving insight into a geek’s life will love this book.” Lorcan, age 12
“This is a funny, heart-delighting and utterly real tale that will have you punching the air. Get ready to embrace your Geekhood!” Liz Bankes, blogger and Armadillo reviewer
Once Andy realised that he was too short to be taken seriously as a costumed hero, he decided to spend as much time as he could playing make-believe. This led to him training at LAMDA for three years and going on to become a professional show-off. Andy has shown-off in various theatres around the UK and in various living-rooms through the magic of television. His biggest feat of showing-off was in cinemas in 2011 in the Woman in Black film.
Not content with showing-off in public, Andy decided to pursue other avenues and, after a chance-meeting with Alex Garland, decided he would like to express himself through the written word.
Andy’s debut novel Geekhood: Close Encounters of the Girl Kind was long-listed for the 2013 Branford Boase award. The Award recognises the most promising new writers and their editors, as well as rewarding excellence in writing and publishing. It is made annually to the most promising book for seven-year-olds and upwards by a first-time novelist. The title was also shortlisted for the Waterstones Teen Book Prize 2013.
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Fourteen-year-old Archie is a Geek to his core. In the world of role-playing games, he's a Level 5 Mage, capable of summoning the Undead.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Geekhood: Close Encounters of the Girl Kind and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
Geekhood: Close Encounters of the Girl Kind features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Funny, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 13+ readers
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Geekhood: Close Encounters of the Girl Kind was written by Andy Robb and published by Stripes Publishing
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