Brunt and Eggbert Happen Upon a Wreck! follows an unlikely boy-and-monster duo who have their life turned upside down by a chaotic young monster and must decide whether patience and kindness can transform trouble into family.

Wreck is chaotic but lovable. How did you balance those traits?

My goal was for the chaos to be the primary trait starting out, but with the loveability to show more as the plot continued. I still wanted some loveability even at the beginning of the book and some chaos at the end of the book. I hope I achieved that!!

The book emphasizes patience over punishment. Why is it important to show kindness toward difficult behavior in stories for young readers?

One of my guiding principles as a parent is to explain why I’m requiring or requesting specific behavior, and not to show exasperation with behavior that doesn’t follow my requests. That is because I generally believe that logic is more effective than attempts to mold youth with punitive actions. And I also try to mix in a little fun and silliness in my parenting.

Will we see more adventures with Brunt and Eggbert?

Yes!!! Book 3 of the series will debut late 2026 or early 2027, and it introduces a new character: a diabolical aunt of Wreck who tries to claim Wreck as her own.

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