The Bumble Brothers: Frabbit: Birth of a Superhero!
Written By Steve Metzger
Illustrated by Brian Schatell
Humorous middle grade graphic novel series
Newmark Learning/Reycraft, October 28, 2025; 96 pages
Series: The Bumble Brothers
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Get ready for another hilarious and wacky adventure with Walter and Christopher, the Bumble brothers, with Frabbit: Birth of a Superhero! Walter and Christopher, big fans of the Frabbit comic book series, race off to Pete’s Comic Book store to get the newest issue. But it’s not out yet! Pete reveals he has something even better – a copy of the first book in the Frabbit series, a collector’s item with a hefty price tag. The comic contains some surprising facts about their favorite superhero and the boys must have it! When their dad won’t give them the money, they decide to sell baseball caps. Will they earn enough money before Pete sells the comic book or will they miss out on their one chance? The clock is ticking…
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Awards and Accolades
- JLG Gold Standard Selection from Junior Library Guild
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). His most recent books include The Bumble Brothers: Crazy for Comics!, The Bumble Brothers: The Not-So-Secret Clubhouse!, Thankful Animals, Thankful Me, and Turn Off Your Silly Phone!. Steve lives in New York City with his wife and daughter. 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: Crazy for Comics!, 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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