King of the Bench Series

Book 1

From the nationally syndicated cartoonist of "In the Bleachers" comes a new, highly illustrated middle grade series about Steve, who plays the same position in every sport: bench-warmer. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Timmy Failure, King of the Bench is an ode to teammates, underdogs, and bench-warmers everywhere. Steve is King of the Bench. No brag. It's just a fact. But this year, Steve and his friends are excited to try out for the Spiro T. Agnew Middle School baseball team. The only problem is, after watching another player get beaned by a fastball, Steve has developed a serious case of bean-o-phobia-the fear of getting hit by a pitch. If Steve ever wants to get off the bench and get in the game, he's going to have to muster up some courage, and fast. Oh, and if you're wondering why Steve would write a book and tell total strangers all about the humiliating phobia that almost ruined his first year on the baseball team? Duh. It's pretty much a rule that you spill your guts when you write a book about yourself.

Book 2

Control Freak

by Steve Moore

Published 12 September 2017

Book 2

King Of The Bench #2

by Steve Moore

Published 12 September 2017

My name is Steve, and I’m King of the Bench!

You might be wondering why I’d write a book and tell total strangers about the mysterious magic device that pretty much controlled my first season on the football team.

Well, too bad! I won’t tell you any more details right now because—big, drool-y duh—it’s a strict rule when writing a book that you have to build suspense first.

So go ahead, open it. Just don’t tell anyone why stadium security had to escort Mom off the field.

Book 3

Kicking & Screaming

by Steve Moore

Published 27 March 2018

Book 3

King Of The Bench #3

by Steve Moore

Published 27 March 2018

In the third book of this highly illustrated middle grade series from the nationally syndicated cartoonist of "In the Bleachers," Steve takes one for the benchwarmers to play his least favorite sport.

Perfect for fans of Timmy Failure and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, King of the Bench is an ode to teammates, underdogs, and benchwarmers everywhere.

Steve is King of the Bench. No brag. It's just a fact. But this season, his soccer-loving pals Joey and Carlos-plus soccer superstar Becky O'Callahan-are dragging him off the bench to play for the Spiro T. Agnew JV soccer team, even though soccer doesn't exactly fry his burger.

Will Steve's epic and hilarious weekend at an away tournament leave him hating soccer more than ever Or will he finally discover what all the kicking and screaming is about

Book 4

King of the Bench #4

by Steve Moore

Published 18 September 2018

It's basketball season in the fourth book of this highly illustrated middle grade series from the nationally syndicated cartoonist of "In the Bleachers," starring a kid who plays the same position in every sport: benchwarmer.

Steve is King of the Bench. No brag. It's just a fact. And this season, Steve and his athletically challenged best friends Joey and Carlos-along with super athlete Becky O'Callahan-are joining the Mighty Plumbers basketball team. But instead of playing on the court, Steve is waiting on the sidelines to perform his top-secret ritual that turns the tide of every game in an instant.

Why is it a secret Well, big, drooly duh, everyone knows it's a strict rule when selling a book not to blurt out the whole juicy plot!

Perfect for fans of Timmy Failure and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, King of the Bench is an ode to teammates, underdogs, and benchwarmers everywhere.

Book 4

Comeback Kid

by Steve Moore

Published 18 September 2018