King of the Bench: 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.