Cool Beans

For fans of Captain Underpants and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this sequel to The Adventures of Beanboy combines comic illustrations, a small-town bully facing off against a budding artist, and a rousing, decisive game of dodge ball.

Perfect for kids transitioning between graphic novel and traditional books, this funny and action-packed sequel to The Adventures of Beanboy follows the quirky but likeable Tucker MacBean in his quest to make art—and himself—seem cool in seventh grade.

But when the school’s biggest bully stands in his way, will a dodgeball tournament be the only thing that can make him a hero?

• Standing Up to Bullies: Tucker isn’t a jock, but he’ll have to face off against the school’s biggest bully, Wesley Banks, on the dodgeball court to prove that artists can be heroes too.
• A Quest for a Brother: This whole mess starts with an "Iron Man" batting helmet and a promise to his little brother, Beecher. Tucker will do anything to make things right.
• Art Club vs. Jocks: Can a team of creative misfits—the Artful Dodgers—use their smarts and teamwork to take down the school’s all-star athletes in the biggest game of the year?
• Comics Meet Chapter Book: Packed with hilarious comic-style illustrations, this hybrid novel is perfect for fans of graphic novels and funny, relatable school stories.