Comeback Kid

It’s basketball season in the fourth book of this highly illustrated middle grade series from the nationally syndicated cartoonist of “In the Bleachers,” starring a kid who plays the same position in every sport: benchwarmer. Steve is King of the Bench. No brag. It’s just a fact. And this season, Steve and his athletically challenged best friends Joey and Carlos—along with super athlete Becky O’Callahan—are joining the Mighty Plumbers basketball team. But instead of playing on the court, Steve is waiting on the sidelines to perform his top-secret ritual that turns the tide of every game in an instant. Why is it a secret? Well, big, drooly duh, everyone knows it’s a strict rule when selling a book not to blurt out the whole juicy plot! Perfect for fans of Timmy Failure and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, King of the Bench is an ode to teammates, underdogs, and benchwarmers everywhere. This season, the Mighty Plumbers need more than a miracle—they need a secret weapon from the bench. Underdog Story: Steve Moore is a professional benchwarmer. When he accidentally discovers a bizarre ritual that sparks a comeback, he has to decide if being the secret weapon is better than actually getting in the game. Funny Friendship: Join the Benchkateers—Steve, his psychic best friend Joey, and the burp-speaking Carlos—as they team up with super-athlete Becky to take on the season, one prank at a time. Basketball Stories for Kids: A hilarious take on middle school sports, from embarrassing drills to dealing with the hotshot on the team, Jimmy Jimerino. Laugh-Out-Loud Humor: With a wisecracking narrator and cartoons on nearly every page from the creator of "In the Bleachers," this book is a guaranteed slam dunk for fans of funny books.