The Bumble Brothers: Crazy for Comics!
Written By Steve Metzger
Illustrated by Brian Schatell
Humorous middle grade graphic novel series
Newmark Learning/Reycraft, September 29, 2022; 96 pages
Series: The Bumble Brothers
Subrights Info
- Translation rights available via Newmark Learning/Reycraft
- UK/ANZ rights available via Newmark Learning/Reycraft
- Film/TV rights available via Janna Co.
- Merchandising and commercial rights available via Janna Co.
Meet Walter and Christopher: the Bumble Brothers. Whatever these clueless, comics-loving nine-year-old nine-year-old twins do, something always goes hilariously wrong. From mistaking their parents for aliens to tangling with the neighborhood bully who loves poetry, being attacked by mud monsters and fire-breathing dragonflies at camp, and getting “the silent treatment” from a turtle at the park, nothing ever comes easy for Walter and Christopher.
Featuring wacky misunderstandings, riddles that nobody gets, goofy puns, and silly fantasy sequences, this graphic novel series will have early elementary school kids laughing non-stop!
Reviews
“Nine-year-old brown-skinned twins Walter and Christopher Bumble seek a way to purchase their favorite comic book in this madcap graphic novel by Metzger (Our Earth) and Schatell (Two Crazy Pigs)….this work offers a faithful snapshot of the daily life of two rambunctious, imaginative siblings.”
Awards and Accolades
- JLG Gold Standard Selection from Junior Library Guild
- Brian Schatell’s talk in the Reycraft Booth at the SLJ Day of Dialogue, October 2022
Perfect for fans of funny graphic novels and highly illustrated chapter books like Roscoe Riley Rules by Katherine Applegate and Brian Biggs, The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey, and InvestiGATORS by John Patrick Green.
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Author Bio
Steve Metzger is the bestselling author of more than eighty children’s books, including The Way I Act (approved for classroom use by the California Department of Education), Detective Blue (IRA-CBC Children’s Choice List. SLJ starred review), and Pluto Visits Earth! (ABC Best Books for Children). Steve lives in New York City with his wife and daughter. His most recent books include The Bumble Brothers: The Not-So-Secret Clubhouse!, Thankful Animals, Thankful Me, and Turn Off Your Silly Phone!. Visit Steve at www.stevemetzgerbooks.com.
Illustrator Bio
Brian Schatell has illustrated fourteen books for children, some of which he has also written. For many years Brian has chaired the Rutgers University Council on Children’s Literature’s annual One-on-One Plus Conference. He has also taught children’s book illustration and writing at Parsons School of Design. His most recent books include The Bumble Brothers: The Not-So-Secret Clubhouse!, Owl Boy, Pup and Pop Play Ball and Two Crazy Pigs. Brian lives in New York City.
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