In the second book of this new, highly illustrated middle grade series by the nationally syndicated cartoonist of "In the Bleachers," Steve reprises his role as perpetual bench-warmer. Perfect for fans of Timmy Failure and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, King of the Bench is an ode to teammates, underdogs, and bench-warmers everywhere.

Steve is King of the Bench. No brag. That's just a fact. And this season, Steve and his friends are ready to sit on the sidelines of the Spiro T. Agnew Middle school football field. But then they stumble upon an old-school video game controller, and they become convinced it can control sports plays. With it, Steve might become King of Football too

Oh, and if you're wondering why Steve would write a book and tell complete strangers about a mysterious magic device that pretty much controlled his first season on the football team, too bad It's a strict rule when writing a book that you have to build suspense first.

Author: Steve Moore
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 09/12/2017
Series: King of the Bench #2
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.6lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780062203328
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.2
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 192334 / King of the Bench: Control Freak


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2017
School Library Journal 09/01/2017
Booklist 09/01/2017 pg. 100
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 pg. 116 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Moore, Steve: -

Steve Moore is the creator of the syndicated comic In the Bleachers and a producer of animated feature films, including Open Season. He lives in Idaho with his three children, a dog, a parrot, and a snake named Tina Fey.

Moore, Steve: -

Steve Moore is the creator of the syndicated comic In the Bleachers and a producer of animated feature films, including Open Season. He lives in Idaho with his three children, a dog, a parrot, and a snake named Tina Fey.