Who is Roopster Roux?
Roopster Roux is a young junior high school student
in the town of Woodville where his family and friends
live. The series chronicle the adventures of Roopster
Roux, a sports loving rooster who enjoys reading and
his heroic efforts and deeds which are due in large
part to his super charged skateboard called The ROUX
RIPPER, and the knowledge he gains through reading various
books. The town's hip librarian Mr. Figby, friend Fast
Eddie Chang, Granny Roux and his little sister Daisy
often participate in Roopster's adventures and battles
with the evil Tegore and an assortment of villains.
Roopster's make believe world is filled with adventure
and excitement. Children are drawn in by the twist and
turns that the story plots take them through. But what
children love about Roopster is that he feels very real
to them. The emotions he experiences are universal.
When Roopster triumphs over something, kids believe
that they can too. The Adventures of Roopster Roux is
entertaining and educational. The stories have a message
that is delivered without preaching.
Current Roopster Roux Books include:
"The Adventures of Roopster Roux" 4 paperback,
4 audio (January 1999) - $5.95 retail
- Book 1 "Slaminn Slim"
- Book 2 "Escape From Vultures Roost"
- Book 3 "Surfing The Net"
- Book 4 "Monster All Stars"
Upcoming Roopster Roux book releases include:
Four Special Edition Steve Harvey/Roopster Roux Books
- Book 1 "That's Not Punny" (Fall 05)
- Book 2 "Victor Vain" (Fall 05)
- Book 3 (TBA) (Spring 06)
- Book 4 (TBA) (Spring 06)
"The Adventures of Roopster Roux Series"
- Book #5 Baseball Avalanche (TBA)
- Book #6 Xtreme Twister (TBA)
- Book #7 The Haunted Game (TBA)
- Book #8 Aliens on the Football Field (TBA)
With each book release the marketing plan includes
promotions and tie-ins with promotional partners and
sponsors. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of
each book is donated to various charities. Roopster's
core audiences consist of 6 – 12
year olds. The series also captures the older set
reaching up to 12 thru 15 year old, due in part to Roopster
high action and comic book feel.
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