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The Wump

by Tony Diterlizzi

A boy, a monster, and the pull of revenge

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A boy, a monster, and the pull of revenge

Timothy loves bugs and would rather not hurt anyone, even as he faces bullies at home and at school. When a shadowy monster begins feeding on his darkest thoughts, his grandfather’s advice to “wump ’em” takes on a more troubling dimension. The story links bullying with the temptation to seek revenge, asking how far Timothy may be changed by the shadows he embraces. Two-color illustrations accompany this middle-grade supernatural coming-of-age story, whose conflict centers on the struggle between anger and compassion.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Middle-grade readers interested in supernatural stories
  • Readers drawn to stories about bullying, revenge, and compassion
  • Young readers who enjoy books with illustrations

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BullyingRevengeAnger and compassionPersonal change

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Book overview

From the co-creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles series comes a deliciously dark supernatural middle-grade coming-of-age story, with two-color illustrations throughout.

"Terrifyingly terrific."--Jeff Kinney, New York Times bestselling creator of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series


Timothy's grandpa has a saying: the best way to deal with bullies is to wump 'em. But Timothy would never hurt a fly--and not just because he genuinely loves bugs. He's always been a good kid...until a shadowy monster appears and begins feeding on his darkest thoughts. Facing bullies both at home and at school, Timothy cocoons himself in the monster's shadows, where he is consumed by a desire for revenge. But how much of himself can Timothy give up before he is completely transformed?

Award-winning author-illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi stuns in this creepy, brilliantly illustrated, and poignant reflection of the darkness--and light--inside of all of us.
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