Roberts, David 1970-
Overview
Works: | 415 works in 1,657 publications in 20 languages and 61,730 library holdings |
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Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Humorous fiction Stories in rhyme Picture books Detective and mystery fiction Science fiction Action and adventure fiction Young adult works Humor |
Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Actor, Artist, Editor, Performer, Creator, Contributor, Narrator, 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 3,409 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 3,409 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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26 editions published between 2013 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 2,684 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
26 editions published between 2013 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 2,684 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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25 editions published between 2016 and 2018 in 9 languages and held by 2,454 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
25 editions published between 2016 and 2018 in 9 languages and held by 2,454 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
Mrs. Crump's cat by
Linda Smith(
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2 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 2,109 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 2,109 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
Iggy Peck, architect by
Andrea Beaty(
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23 editions published between 2007 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,037 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
23 editions published between 2007 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,037 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
A house called Awful End by
Philip Ardagh(
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24 editions published between 2000 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,708 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
24 editions published between 2000 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,708 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
The Dunderheads by
Paul Fleischman(
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16 editions published between 2009 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,430 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
16 editions published between 2009 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,430 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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26 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in 6 languages and held by 1,408 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
26 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in 6 languages and held by 1,408 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
Tyrannosaurus Drip by
Julia Donaldson(
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27 editions published between 2007 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 1,399 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
27 editions published between 2007 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 1,399 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
Terrible times by
Philip Ardagh(
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17 editions published between 2002 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,305 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
17 editions published between 2002 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,305 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
Operation Bunny by
Sally Gardner(
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20 editions published between 2012 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,272 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 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,272 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
The Bolds by
Julian Clary(
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14 editions published between 2015 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,029 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
14 editions published between 2015 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,029 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
Don't blink! by
Amy Krouse Rosenthal(
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2 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 953 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A page turns every time you blink, bringing you closer to the end of the book--and bedtime"--
2 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 953 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A page turns every time you blink, bringing you closer to the end of the book--and bedtime"--
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 950 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 950 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 fall of Fergal, or, Not so dingly in the Dell by
Philip Ardagh(
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15 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in English and Polish and held by 948 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
15 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in English and Polish and held by 948 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
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 942 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 942 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"--
Uncle Montague's tales of terror by
Chris Priestley(
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29 editions published between 2007 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 891 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Uncle Montague lives alone in a big house and his regular visits from his nephew give him the opportunity to relive some of the most frightening stories he knows. But as the stories unfold, a newer and more surprising narrative emerges, one that is perhaps the most frightening of all. Uncle Montague's Tales of Terror, it transpires, are not so much works of imagination as dreadful lurking memories. Memories of an earlier time in which Uncle Montague lived a very different life to his present solitary existence
29 editions published between 2007 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 891 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Uncle Montague lives alone in a big house and his regular visits from his nephew give him the opportunity to relive some of the most frightening stories he knows. But as the stories unfold, a newer and more surprising narrative emerges, one that is perhaps the most frightening of all. Uncle Montague's Tales of Terror, it transpires, are not so much works of imagination as dreadful lurking memories. Memories of an earlier time in which Uncle Montague lived a very different life to his present solitary existence
Little Red : a fizzingly good yarn by
Lynn Roberts(
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7 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 822 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this version of the Grimm fairy tale, Thomas--who is called Little Red--discovers a wolf in disguise at his grandmother's house and ingeniously uses ginger ale to save the day
7 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 822 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this version of the Grimm fairy tale, Thomas--who is called Little Red--discovers a wolf in disguise at his grandmother's house and ingeniously uses ginger ale to save the day
The Bolds to the rescue by
Julian Clary(
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11 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and Dutch and held by 774 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!"
11 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and Dutch and held by 774 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!"
Those magnificent sheep in their flying machine by
Peter Bently(
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13 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and held by 715 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tired of standing still on their old hill, several sheep board an airplane for a round-the-world adventure
13 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and held by 715 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tired of standing still on their old hill, several sheep board an airplane for a round-the-world adventure
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- Beaty, Andrea Author Editor Narrator
- MacDonald, Alan 1958- Author
- Ardagh, Philip Author
- Dirty Bertie (Fictitious character)
- Wong, Janet S. Author
- Donaldson, Julia Author
- Gardner, Sally Author
- Fleischman, Paul Author
- Clary, Julian Author
- Roberts, Lynn (Lynn M.) Author
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Adoption Adventure stories Bears Brothers and sisters Building Cats Contests Curiosity Detective and mystery stories Dickens, Eddie (Fictitious character) Dinosaurs England England--London--Teddington Escape artists Extras (Actors) Failure (Psychology) Fairies Fairy tales Foundlings Grandmothers Great-aunts Great-uncles Hadrosauridae Humorous stories Hyenas Identity (Philosophical concept) Impersonation Individuality Inventions Jewelry theft Magic Neighbors Ocean travel Perseverance (Ethics) Pets Picture books for children 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 Roberts auteur et illustrateur de livres pour enfants, né en 1970
David Roberts Britischer Illustrator, Jahrgang 1970
David Roberts Brits illustrator
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
ראבערטס, דוד, 1970-
רוברטס, דיויד, 1970-
دايفيد روبرتس
로버츠, 데이비드 1970-
로버트, 데이비드 1970-
ロバーツ, デイヴィッド
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