Roberts, David 1970-
Overview
| Works: | 486 works in 1,722 publications in 21 languages and 66,478 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Humorous fiction Picture books Stories in rhyme Detective and mystery fiction Novels Action and adventure fiction Readers (Publications) Horror fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Actor, Artist, Director, Creator, Narrator, Editor, Performer, Other |
| Classifications: | PZ7.A6776, E |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
David Roberts
The dumpster diver by
Janet S Wong(
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 3,392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Once a month--every week in the summer--Steve the electrician dons special gear and, with the help of youngsters who live in his building, dives into a dumpster seeking useful objects that they can transform into imaginative new ones
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 3,392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Once a month--every week in the summer--Steve the electrician dons special gear and, with the help of youngsters who live in his building, dives into a dumpster seeking useful objects that they can transform into imaginative new ones
Rosie Revere, engineer by
Andrea Beaty(
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38 editions published between 2013 and 2019 in 11 languages and held by 2,959 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Where some people see rubbish, Rosie Revere sees inspiration. Alone in her room at night, shy Rosie constructs great inventions from odds and ends. Hot dog dispensers, helium pants, python-repelling cheese hats: Rosie's gizmos would astound - if she ever let anyone see them. Afraid of failure, she hides them away under her bed. Until a fateful visit from her great-great-aunt Rose who shows her that a first flop isn't something to fear - it's something to celebrate
38 editions published between 2013 and 2019 in 11 languages and held by 2,959 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Where some people see rubbish, Rosie Revere sees inspiration. Alone in her room at night, shy Rosie constructs great inventions from odds and ends. Hot dog dispensers, helium pants, python-repelling cheese hats: Rosie's gizmos would astound - if she ever let anyone see them. Afraid of failure, she hides them away under her bed. Until a fateful visit from her great-great-aunt Rose who shows her that a first flop isn't something to fear - it's something to celebrate
Ada Twist, scientist by
Andrea Beaty(
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27 editions published between 2016 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 2,720 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ada Twist is a very curious girl who shows perseverance by asking questions and performing experiments to find things out and understand the world
27 editions published between 2016 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 2,720 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ada Twist is a very curious girl who shows perseverance by asking questions and performing experiments to find things out and understand the world
Iggy Peck, architect by
Andrea Beaty(
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28 editions published between 2007 and 2019 in 9 languages and held by 2,237 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ever since he was a baby, Iggy Peck has built towers, bridges, and buildings, which comes in handy when his second grade class is stranded on an island during a picnic
28 editions published between 2007 and 2019 in 9 languages and held by 2,237 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ever since he was a baby, Iggy Peck has built towers, bridges, and buildings, which comes in handy when his second grade class is stranded on an island during a picnic
Mrs. Crump's cat by
Linda Smith(
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2 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 2,102 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cranky Mrs. Crump has no use for cats, but when she finds a stray shivering on her doorstep her life is subtly--and pleasantly--transformed
2 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 2,102 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cranky Mrs. Crump has no use for cats, but when she finds a stray shivering on her doorstep her life is subtly--and pleasantly--transformed
A house called Awful End by
Philip Ardagh(
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26 editions published between 2000 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,608 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When eleven-year-old Eddie Dickens's sickly parents become "a bit crinkly round the edges," he is taken in by his great-uncle and great-aunt, Mad Uncle Jack and Mad Aunt Maude, and embarks on adventures that involve strolling actors, St. Horrid's Home for Grateful Orphans, and a carnival float shaped like a giant cow
26 editions published between 2000 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,608 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When eleven-year-old Eddie Dickens's sickly parents become "a bit crinkly round the edges," he is taken in by his great-uncle and great-aunt, Mad Uncle Jack and Mad Aunt Maude, and embarks on adventures that involve strolling actors, St. Horrid's Home for Grateful Orphans, and a carnival float shaped like a giant cow
Tyrannosaurus Drip by
Julia Donaldson(
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32 editions published between 2007 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 1,434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A duckbilled dinosaur, accidentally raised by fierce tyrannosauruses who would eat duckbills if only they could reach them, tries to be like his "family" but finally gives up, runs away, and finds a real home with others of his kind
32 editions published between 2007 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 1,434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A duckbilled dinosaur, accidentally raised by fierce tyrannosauruses who would eat duckbills if only they could reach them, tries to be like his "family" but finally gives up, runs away, and finds a real home with others of his kind
The Dunderheads by
Paul Fleischman(
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14 editions published between 2009 and 2017 in English and Spanish and held by 1,404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Junkyard, Einstein, Wheels, Pencil, Spider, Hollywood, Spitball, Clips, and Google-Eyes team up to try to outwit their teacher Miss Breakbone
14 editions published between 2009 and 2017 in English and Spanish and held by 1,404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Junkyard, Einstein, Wheels, Pencil, Spider, Hollywood, Spitball, Clips, and Google-Eyes team up to try to outwit their teacher Miss Breakbone
Dreadful acts by
Philip Ardagh(
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22 editions published between 2001 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,347 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve-year-old Eddie Dickens survives encounters with an escape artist in a runaway hearse's coffin, a hot air balloon bearing the escape artist's lovely assistant, a gas explosion, and a jewel thief on the run
22 editions published between 2001 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,347 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve-year-old Eddie Dickens survives encounters with an escape artist in a runaway hearse's coffin, a hot air balloon bearing the escape artist's lovely assistant, a gas explosion, and a jewel thief on the run
Operation Bunny by
Sally Gardner(
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20 editions published between 2012 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"When Emily Vole inherits an abandoned shop, it is up to her to battle a fairy-snatching witch and get to the bottom of Operation Bunny"--Page 4 of cover
20 editions published between 2012 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"When Emily Vole inherits an abandoned shop, it is up to her to battle a fairy-snatching witch and get to the bottom of Operation Bunny"--Page 4 of cover
Terrible times by
Philip Ardagh(
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13 editions published between 2002 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,242 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Leaving his parents, his Mad Uncle Jack, and his Even Madder Aunt Maud at home at Awful End, Eddie Dickens, along with the color-blind Lady Constance, boards the ship the Pompous Pig on a mission to America. In the third installment of the Eddie Dickens saga, our poor hero Eddie finds himself on the way to America aboard the sailing ship Pompous Pig, along with a cargo hold full of left shoes, the world-famous Dog's Bone Diamond, and some of the most dangerous traveling companions anyone might have the misfortune to share a ship with. A mysterious stowaway and some familiar faces from Eddie's past only complicate matters, as does being tied up and set adrift in a leaky rowboat. (Don't you hate it when that happens?) Will Eddie ever reach America?
13 editions published between 2002 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,242 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Leaving his parents, his Mad Uncle Jack, and his Even Madder Aunt Maud at home at Awful End, Eddie Dickens, along with the color-blind Lady Constance, boards the ship the Pompous Pig on a mission to America. In the third installment of the Eddie Dickens saga, our poor hero Eddie finds himself on the way to America aboard the sailing ship Pompous Pig, along with a cargo hold full of left shoes, the world-famous Dog's Bone Diamond, and some of the most dangerous traveling companions anyone might have the misfortune to share a ship with. A mysterious stowaway and some familiar faces from Eddie's past only complicate matters, as does being tied up and set adrift in a leaky rowboat. (Don't you hate it when that happens?) Will Eddie ever reach America?
Don't blink! by
Amy Krouse Rosenthal(
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6 editions published between 2018 and 2019 in English and French and held by 1,119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A page turns every time you blink, bringing you closer to the end of the book--and bedtime"--
6 editions published between 2018 and 2019 in English and French and held by 1,119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A page turns every time you blink, bringing you closer to the end of the book--and bedtime"--
The Bolds by
Julian Clary(
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12 editions published between 2015 and 2016 in English and Dutch and held by 1,114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two hyenas from Africa find a pair of passports (memo: do not go swimming in a crocodile pool), and move to Teddington, England, where they live suburban lives, hold jobs, and raise their children to hide their tails and act human--the only trouble is old Mr. McNumpty, their nosy neighbor, who is hiding a secret of his own
12 editions published between 2015 and 2016 in English and Dutch and held by 1,114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two hyenas from Africa find a pair of passports (memo: do not go swimming in a crocodile pool), and move to Teddington, England, where they live suburban lives, hold jobs, and raise their children to hide their tails and act human--the only trouble is old Mr. McNumpty, their nosy neighbor, who is hiding a secret of his own
Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters by
Andrea Beaty(
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7 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 1,082 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rosie Revere is no stranger to flops and fails, kerfuffles and catastrophes. After all, engineering is all about perseverance! But this time, Rosie has a really important project to tackle--one that feels much bigger than herself. Rosie's beloved Aunt Rose and her friends, the Raucous Riveters--a group of fun-loving gals who built airplanes during World War II--need help inventing something new. And Rosie is just the engineer for the job! After one flop ... then another ... and another ... Rosie starts to lose hope. But thanks to some help from her fellow Questioneers Iggy Peck and Ada Twist, Rosie gets the job done. And, along with the Riveters, she rediscovers the meaning of home
7 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 1,082 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rosie Revere is no stranger to flops and fails, kerfuffles and catastrophes. After all, engineering is all about perseverance! But this time, Rosie has a really important project to tackle--one that feels much bigger than herself. Rosie's beloved Aunt Rose and her friends, the Raucous Riveters--a group of fun-loving gals who built airplanes during World War II--need help inventing something new. And Rosie is just the engineer for the job! After one flop ... then another ... and another ... Rosie starts to lose hope. But thanks to some help from her fellow Questioneers Iggy Peck and Ada Twist, Rosie gets the job done. And, along with the Riveters, she rediscovers the meaning of home
A beginner's guide to bear spotting by
Michelle Robinson(
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14 editions published between 2016 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 957 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A young aspiring bear spotter ventures into bear country. But coming face-to-face with the furry creatures themselves, whether black or brown, can be dangerous, and our protagonist, accompanied by a trusty teddy bear, might need to use some unconventional means to stay out of trouble and avoid being (gulp!) eaten"--
14 editions published between 2016 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 957 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A young aspiring bear spotter ventures into bear country. But coming face-to-face with the furry creatures themselves, whether black or brown, can be dangerous, and our protagonist, accompanied by a trusty teddy bear, might need to use some unconventional means to stay out of trouble and avoid being (gulp!) eaten"--
The Dunderheads behind bars by
Paul Fleischman(
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11 editions published between 2012 and 2013 in English and Danish and held by 936 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Dunderheads--a gang of misfits with unique and unusual talents--come to the aid of one of their own when Spider is falsely arrested for stealing jewelry
11 editions published between 2012 and 2013 in English and Danish and held by 936 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Dunderheads--a gang of misfits with unique and unusual talents--come to the aid of one of their own when Spider is falsely arrested for stealing jewelry
The Bolds to the rescue by
Julian Clary(
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17 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 922 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Bolds are a family of hyenas living as humans in a suburban house. But now their kindness to animal waifs and strays has become legendary, and more and more animals keep turning up to stay!"--
17 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 922 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Bolds are a family of hyenas living as humans in a suburban house. But now their kindness to animal waifs and strays has become legendary, and more and more animals keep turning up to stay!"--
The fall of Fergal, or, Not so dingly in the Dell by
Philip Ardagh(
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13 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in English and held by 918 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Le Fay McNally becomes a finalist in the "Tap 'n' Type" typewriting competition, she and her four unusual siblings stay at the Dell Hotel, where they encounter joy, tragedy, and a variety of interesting characters
13 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in English and held by 918 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Le Fay McNally becomes a finalist in the "Tap 'n' Type" typewriting competition, she and her four unusual siblings stay at the Dell Hotel, where they encounter joy, tragedy, and a variety of interesting characters
Ada Twist and the perilous pants by
Andrea Beaty(
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2 editions published in 2019 in English and held by 883 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"When Rosie Revere's Uncle Ned gets a little carried away wearing his famous helium pants, it's up to Ada and friends to chase him down. As Uncle Ned floats farther and farther away, Ada starts asking lots of questions: How high can a balloon float? Is it possible for Uncle Ned to float into outer space? And what's the best plan for getting him down?"--
2 editions published in 2019 in English and held by 883 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"When Rosie Revere's Uncle Ned gets a little carried away wearing his famous helium pants, it's up to Ada and friends to chase him down. As Uncle Ned floats farther and farther away, Ada starts asking lots of questions: How high can a balloon float? Is it possible for Uncle Ned to float into outer space? And what's the best plan for getting him down?"--
Uncle Montague's tales of terror by
Chris Priestley(
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26 editions published between 2007 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 864 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During a visit to his eccentric Uncle Montague to hear several grisly tales behind the unique artifacts in his collection, Edgar discovers the truth about his uncle's past
26 editions published between 2007 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 864 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During a visit to his eccentric Uncle Montague to hear several grisly tales behind the unique artifacts in his collection, Edgar discovers the truth about his uncle's past
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Related Identities
- Beaty, Andrea Creator Author Editor Narrator
- MacDonald, Alan 1958- Author of introduction Author Creator
- Ardagh, Philip Author
- Dirty Bertie (Fictitious character)
- Donaldson, Julia Author Creator
- Wong, Janet S. Author
- Clary, Julian Creator Author Narrator
- Gardner, Sally Author
- Fleischman, Paul Author
- Smith, Linda 1949-2007 Author
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Adoption Bears Brothers and sisters Building Cats Contests Curiosity Detective and mystery stories Dickens, Eddie (Fictitious character) Dinosaurs Engineers England England--London--Teddington Escape artists Extras (Actors) Failure (Psychology) Fairies Foundlings Great-aunts Great-uncles Hadrosauridae Hotels Humorous stories Hyenas Identity (Philosophical concept) Impersonation Individuality Inventions Jewelry theft Magic Neighbors Ocean travel Perseverance (Ethics) Pets Picture books for children Questions and answers Revenge Salvage (Waste, etc.) School children School field trips Schools Science--Experiments Scientists Secrecy Stories in rhyme Teachers Typewriting Tyrannosaurus rex Witches Women engineers
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Alternative Names
David Ian Roberts
David Ian Roberts Britský ilustrátor
David Roberts auteur et illustrateur de livres pour enfants, né en 1970
David Roberts Britischer Illustrator, Jahrgang 1970
David Roberts Brits illustrator
David Roberts povjesničar
David Roberts Roberts, David, 1970-
Deivids Robertss
Roberts, David
Roberts, David 1970-
Roberts, David 1970- (David I.)
Roberts, David D.
Roberts, David (David I.)
Roberts, David (David I.), 1970-
Roberts, David Ian 1970-
Roberts, David, povjesničar
Robertss, Deivids 1970-
Давид Робертс
דיויד רוברטס
ראבערטס, דוד, 1970-
רוברטס, דיויד, 1970-
دايفيد روبرتس
데이비드 로버트
로버츠, 데이비드 1970-
로버트, 데이비드 1970-
ロバーツ, デイヴィッド
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