Rob Baddorf
Author/illustrator of MG/YA fiction.
Kimberly the Cat Series
Will Kimberly the cat discover the difference between being spoiled and being loved?Book 1: Kimberly the cat had it all—caviar, a mansion, diamonds!—until it was all ripped away. SOLD! And Kimberly? Dumped at a yard sale.If that wasn’t humbling enough, it was Signey, a freckled twelve-year-old girl, who adopted her. A commoner no less. Now, Kimberly must endure Rhonda the Honda, Stuart the baby, and cheese curls (whatever those are). Kimberly must rescue Fred the goldfish, who is determined to escape his bowl, while avoiding the dreaded visit to the vet.In this Christian series, Kimberly begs God to let her be spoiled again. Will Kimberly finally bond with Signey and her family, or will she escape with a new wealthy heiress?Biblical values. Family-friendly stories.Find this 7 Book Series on Amazon
A Sneaky Inc. Spy Adventure Series
When Robin gets in over his head working with the FBI against a suspected terrorist, his trust in God’s goodness is pushed to the limits.Robin and his two best friends, Chad and Anika, have the best after-school job ever--they work for the FBI! The team fire grappling hooks and rappel onto the roof of a bank. This caper is supposed to be quick and easy, in-and-out and nobody gets hurt. The team is there only to spy and find a secret book that reveals the company's true financial records. But when the job escalates, the team needs more help.Only Robin won’t allow it!Having lost his own father in the line of duty, Robin won’t let anyone else join his team. Or get too close! Yet, soon enough, Isabella, with her computer hacking skills, works her way into his heart. As their game of cat and mouse with the criminal CEO intensifies, Robin wrestles to keep his team safe. Can Robin do it on his own, or will he have to dig through an old bitterness in order to fully trust God again?Find this 3 Book Series on Amazon
Animal Shelter Detective Agency Series
When the animal shelter’s fundraising money gets stolen, it's up to the misfit pets to crack the case!Book 1: Meet Rinky Dink, the smallest guard dog with the biggest heart. As a miniature pinscher, he’s proud to keep watch over the animal shelter, even if some question whether he’s up to the job. But when the shelter’s annual carnival fundraiser money mysteriously vanishes, Rinky Dink is determined to crack the case and bring the culprits to justice. The only problem? He can’t do it alone.Enter Brutus, a lumbering bulldog with a drooling problem and zero interest in playing detective. Brutus has one goal: escape the shelter to find a forever family—or at least a place to watch flowers bloom in peace. Teaming up with Rinky Dink is the last thing he wants to do, but when their paths collide, the unlikely duo realizes they need each other to get what they want.With the help of a quirky crew of misfit animals, from a tough alley cat to a nervous duck in the FBI’s witness protection program, the team sets out to solve the mystery. But as tensions rise and their goals pull them in different directions, Rinky Dink and Brutus must figure out how to work together... before it’s too late."Diamonds in the Ruff" is the first adventure in the Animal Shelter Detective Agency series, a heartwarming and hilarious tale of teamwork, second chances, and the unexpected power of friendship. Perfect for readers who love animal escapades and stories that bring a smile to the whole family!Find Book 1 on Amazon
iGuardian Series
Noah thought his biggest challenge was to win the race with his new BMX bike--until a terrible car crash changed everything…A horrific accident. A family trapped. No rescue in sight. Noah leaps into action, saving many lives, but loses his leg in the process.Now, as he struggles to rebuild his life, a secret government agency approaches him with a daring proposition: pilot an experimental vehicle unlike anything the world has ever seen—one that can morph, adapt, and defy the limits of modern technology. It's a weapon, a tool for good, and a force that some believe is far too dangerous to control.Noah is thrown into high-speed missions that test his wits and push his body to the limit. Despite his injury, Noah must access a deeper courage as he continues to help others in need.Find this 4 Book Series on Amazon
I Fly Spaceships Series
Intergalactic forces of evil are on the hunt, and they’ll stop at nothing to reclaim their stolen treasure.Daniel never signed up for this—he was just looking forward to a quiet two weeks with his distant cousin Lucas while his parents sorted out their burned-down home. But when Lucas’s computer blares an emergency call, Daniel is pulled into a life he never imagined: one filled with real spaceships, alien spaceports, and high-stakes missions.Daniel soon discovers his cousin isn’t just a gamer—he’s a starship pilot. Before he can process the truth, Daniel is whisked into space, joining Lucas on a mission to protect a mysterious alien ambassador and his precious briefcase. What’s inside? No one knows, but it’s valuable enough to paint a target on their backs. Racing through the galaxy’s underworld, dodging lasers in gritty spaceports, and surviving alien cantinas full of danger, Daniel begins to realize this adventure is bigger than anything he’s ever imagined.When a mysterious Man of Wisdom invites Daniel to go deeper, he faces a choice: return to the safety of his old life or embrace a destiny where unseen forces of good and evil collide—and where his choices matter more than he ever dreamed.Book 1 of the I Fly Spaceships series introduces an action-packed adventure full of danger, discovery, and heart. Perfect for fans of fast-paced sci-fi with a deeper message, this series reveals that unseen forces—both good and bad—are always at work in the background of our lives. Will Daniel step up to join the fight? Or will he be grounded before he even takes off?Find this 4 Book Series on Amazon
Fighting Fear Series
God invites us to not fear, but what about when monsters invade your backyard?Book 1: Rick and Miles camp out under the stars in Rick’s backyard. But despite bringing out all the comforts of home except the kitchen sink, in the quiet of night, things take a turn for the worse.A monster appears!Fear overcomes the boys! Encouraged by God’s command to Joshua in the Bible to be strong and courageous, Rick confronts the monster and takes bravery a bit overboard.Full of homemade booby traps and chase scenes, this action-packed story tells the humorous adventures of Rick and Miles as they hunt the monster and try to survive camping.In this Christian series, Rick and Miles learn about facing their fears while building their faith that, indeed, Jesus is with us!Find this 3 Book Series on Amazon
Friday Night Monster Club
Stranger Things meets Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!Doc and friends were experts at trapping monsters. Now the undefeated team is self-destructing while Doc faces an all-new enemy: FEAR.In all of their monster hunts, the club had never failed. Not until the last hunt. Now an innocent girl lies in a coma, and Doc feels personally responsible.After the attack, theories spiraled all over the town. Some said the girl was attacked by rabid animals. Others said poison oak. A few suggested alien abduction. But no theory could explain how she ended up at the top of a thirty-foot tree where the police had found her wrapped head to toe in a sticky white substance. Her doctors found a “mysterious” poison in her system, but none of them could agree on what it was. Still, everyone knew where the problems stemmed from—the radiation leak from Three Mile Island (TMI) in 1979.Doc, on the other hand, doesn’t want to think about any of it. He wants life to return to normal. But a new creature --the biggest yet--is destroying things on the outskirts of town. And if Doc and his Monster Club can’t get over themselves, and fast, they will end up the next victims!Find this Book on Amazon
Video Games Alive! Game, Die, Repeat.
When Dillon's video game links with real life, he and his friends must loop the same day until Dillon can set both worlds right again!What’s the harm in a little cheating—right? Dillon thought a cheat code would solve all his problems. Stuck playing the worst character in his favorite video game, he’s tired of losing and taking it out on his friends. But when the cheat code works a little too well, Dillon finds himself in a mind-bending mess: his game has linked to real life, and every time he dies in the game, he resets the same day in real life!Now, Dillon and his friends are caught in an endless loop—and it’s not all fun and games. What starts as an exciting adventure quickly spirals into a desperate fight for survival as the repeated resets begin to drain their energy in the real world. With the stakes rising and time running out, Dillon realizes that cheating his way to victory has only made things worse.To break the loop, Dillon must do the one thing he’s been avoiding: own up to his mistakes and repair the trust of his friends. Can he make things right in both worlds before the clock runs out, or will it be Game Over—for good?Fast-paced, heartfelt, and full of twists, this thrilling adventure is perfect for fans of video games, friendship-driven stories, and second chances. A must-read for gamers and adventure seekers alike!Find this Book on Amazon
Raised by Summer
When Andrew and Kate are pushed off their screens and out of their bedrooms for two weeks, they discover an enchanted meadow. But who will survive their exile the longest?Book 1: Andrew and Kate, feel unjustly punished by their parents. They’ve been kicked off their screens, forced to find something else to do for the next two weeks. With the weight of summer break upon them, the friends commiserate.But when a mysterious old farmer posts a cryptic note on the coffee shop bulletin board, it entices Andrew and Kate to explore. A scavenger hunt leads them across streams and through the woods, all hinting at an elusive treasure.When they discover an enchanted meadow, Andrew and Kate compete to outlast the other. The person who can entertain themselves for the next two weeks will win. But who has the stamina to leave their old comforts? And will either be able to share the new riches they have found?Find this Book on Amazon
About Rob Baddorf
Rob Baddorf grew up in the small woods behind his house. If he wasn’t fighting off monsters with stick swords, he was looking for a pack of wolves to raise him. He loved jumping creeks, banging on his Commodore 64, and riding bikes with friends.Rob worked many years as a creative director at a publishing company and then started his own. He is happily married to the most lovely woman, has three amazing kids, and apparently can't say no to "one more pet".
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