Cool Beans: The Further Adventures of Beanboy

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 targets his little brother, will a pencil be enough to save the day?

• Standing Up to Bullies: Tucker MacBean has a choice: stay invisible, or take on the school’s star athlete in a winner-take-all dodgeball tournament.
• Reluctant Hero: All Tucker wants is to draw his comics in peace. But when his little brother, Beecher, is the target, this comic book genius has to become a real-life hero.
• Middle School Life: Navigating friendships, surviving crushes, and the eternal question of how to make the Art Club seem cool to seventh graders.
• Illustrated Novel Fun: Packed with comic-style illustrations that bring Tucker’s world to life, this book is perfect for readers transitioning from graphic novels.

"Harkrader’s newest underdog story has strong pacing and is filled with a memorable cast of adolescent eccentrics...the pursuit of individual creativity while recognizing the benefits of teamwork leads to an eminently satisfying conclusion."
—Kirkus