The Adventures of Beanboy

Never underestimate the power of the bean. Tucker MacBean has been drawing comic books almost as long as he’s been reading them. When his favorite comic has a contest for kids, he hopes he has finally found a way to fix his family—all he has to do is create the winning superhero sidekick . . . Introducing “Beanboy”—the first comic book character to truly harness the power of the bean for good. He is strong, he is relentless, he can double in size overnight (if given enough water). With thoughtful characterizations and copious comic book illustrations, this laughout-loud novel will have readers rooting for a superhero with true heart. Can a hero powered by beans (and maybe a little gas) save the day and his family? A Superhero Origin Story: Tucker MacBean is an aspiring comic book artist who invents "Beanboy"—a hero who is strong, relentless, and maybe just a little gassy. Dealing with Bullies: From the relentless Sam Zawicki to the school’s star athlete, Tucker has to learn to stand up for himself and his little brother, Beecher. Unlikely Friendships: He never expected his "arch nemesis," Sam, to be the one babysitting his brother—or that they might actually have something in common. Finding Your Courage: More than just a contest, this is Tucker’s chance to find his own "superhero heart" and prove that even a Beanboy can save the day.