"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." -- Mur Lafferty, author of Solo: A Star Wars Story and Minecraft: The Lost Journals "A funny and heartfelt underdog tale that I couldn''t put down!" -- Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin'' "I wish I had this book when I was a kid, but I''m glad kids have it now. Smart, funny, and sweet." -- Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author of Dust & Grim and Star Wars: Aftermath "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." -- John David Anderson, acclaimed author of Posted and Ms. Bixby''s Last Day "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.

" -- Angie Manfredi, editor of The (Other) F Word: A Celebration of the Fat and Fierce "An exciting romp full of good advice and featuring a fun protagonist." -- Kirkus Reviews "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." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Bump: "My favorite books have two things: A world I''ve never seen before and a great character to experience it with. Bump 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." -- Greg van Eekhout, author of Voyage of the Dogs and Cog "I love kids with big dreams, and MJ is a heroine to root for. Bump 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!" -- Janae Marks, author of From the Desk of Zoe Washington "Matt Wallace makes every pro-wrestling fan''s dream come true in Bump. 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: Bump 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." -- Carlos Hernandez, Pura Belpré Award-winning author of the Sal and Gabi series "This book did a pile drive on my heart.

I was so quickly captivated by MJ as she navigated grief and excitement, fear and joy. Reading Bump is having ringside seats to a touching, hilarious story that the world so desperately needs right now." -- Mark Oshiro, author of Anger Is a Gift and Each of Us a Desert "Adult fantasy writer Wallace draws on his own wrestling background to make MJ''s every physically punishing step forward a visceral experience for sports-story enthusiasts, and her steady movement toward independence and the acceptance of her father''s death will gratify middle grades domestic drama readers." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books "The characters and events are rendered with all the beautifully unambiguous melodrama of a wrestling angle: loathsome bad guys, dramatic promos, and undeniably exciting action. Young fans will cherish gaining a deeper understanding of "sports entertainment"--and of the Mexican-wrestling tradition of lucha libre--and newcomers, too, will find in MJ a baby face worth cheering for." -- Booklist.