{"product_id":"9780063008038","title":"The Supervillain's Guide to Being a Fat Kid","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Supervillain's Guide to Being a Fat Kid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Matt Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatt Wallace, author of \u003cem\u003eBump\u003c\/em\u003e, presents a personal, humorous, and body-positive middle grade standalone about a fat kid who wants to stop his bullies . . . and enlists the help of the world’s most infamous supervillain. Perfect for fans of Holly Goldberg Sloan, Julie Murphy, and John David Anderson!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMax’s first year of middle school hasn’t been easy. Eighth-grade hotshot Johnny Pro torments Max constantly, for no other reason than Max is fat and an easy target. Max wishes he could fight back, but he doesn’t want to hurt Johnny . . . just make him feel the way Max feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn desperation, Max writes to the only person he thinks will understand: imprisoned supervillain Master Plan, a “gentleman of size.” To his surprise, Master Plan wants to help! He suggests a way for Max to get even with Johnny Pro, and change how the other kids at school see them both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd it works! When Master Plan’s help pays off for Max in ways he couldn’t have imagined, he starts gaining confidence—enough to finally talk to Marina, the girl he likes in class who shares his passion for baking. With Master Plan in his corner, anything seems possible . . . but is there a price to pay for the supervillain’s help?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* A Junior Library Guild selection *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“If self-confidence, friendship, and the never ending question of ‘who are the good guys’ were ingredients, then this book would be an amazing cake. This book also features an amazing cake.” \u003cbr\u003e“A funny and heartfelt underdog tale that I couldn’t put down!\"\u003cbr\u003e“I wish I had this book when I was a kid, but I’m glad kids have it now. Smart, funny, and sweet.”\u003cbr\u003e“A hilarious, playful, and refreshingly relatable take on the superhero genre that teaches the non-caped among us how to discover the hero hidden inside.”\u003cbr\u003e“Matt Wallace has created a frank, fresh, funny, and FAT take on what it means to stand up for yourself and claim your own power. It is truly original and deeply needed and I can’t wait for every kid to read it.”\u003cbr\u003e\"An exciting romp full of good advice and featuring a fun protagonist.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"Confronting the assumption that physical appearance correlates to morality or worth and reinforcing the idea that individual choices and actions show a person’s true self, Wallace writes a triumphant arc of self-acceptance that extends to developing personal ethics and boundaries.\"\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eBump\u003c\/em\u003e: “My favorite books have two things: A world I’ve never seen before and a great character to experience it with. \u003cem\u003eBump\u003c\/em\u003e delivers both in a heartfelt, powerful way. I loved stepping into the world of small-time professional wrestling with M.J. I winced every time she took a hit inside the ring and out, and I cheered every time she got up. What a great middle-grade debut. I truly cannot wait to see what Matt Wallace does next.” \u003cbr\u003e“I love kids with big dreams, and MJ is a heroine to root for. \u003cem\u003eBump\u003c\/em\u003e introduces readers to the world of professional wrestling while also telling a story about grief, friends that become family, and finding your voice. An entertaining and heartwarming read!”\u003cbr\u003e\"Matt Wallace makes every pro-wrestling fan's dream come true in \u003cem\u003eBump\u003c\/em\u003e. Not only does he know his way around a wrestling ring, but he knows how to tell a story. Middle-school gymnast turned wrestler MJ isn't just trying to find herself, but the courage to be herself, in a world where cliques, cruelty, unfairness, and grief beat you down. But you don't stay down: \u003cem\u003eBump\u003c\/em\u003e teaches you that, in both life and Lucha, there's always a surprise move that can save you from defeat and pin your opponent—and your fears—down for the three-count.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780063008038\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Katherine Tegen Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41143741382862,"sku":"9780063008038","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780063008038_b9a40b20-3a40-43fe-88ed-1ce9e0707b2c.jpg?v=1652159087","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780063008038","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}