How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying

<b><b>When luck gives a new kid a false reputation as a tough guy, can he find the strength to live up to his image? </b></b><br><br>Rodney Rathbone is a self-admitted coward. Things scare him, and he can't help it. So naturally he's terrified when he moves to a new town and the bully is ready to pounce. But just as Rodney is about to flee, a baseball flies in from out of nowhere and knocks out the bully. Now everyone thinks Rodney's invincible - when really he feels just the opposite. Can he figure out how to live up to his new reputation and make friends along the way?<br> Told with warmth and heart, this debut novel from a middle-school teacher will speak to the hidden insecurities - and strengths - of every middle-grade reader.