The Wump

By: Diterlizzi, Tony

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.

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GD5PHJDZ
• ISBN13: 9798217004911
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Dial Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7