Russell Wrestles the Relatives

Written by Cindy Chambers Johnson · Illustrated by Daniel Duncan

A scrawny boy faces his boisterous wrestler family at a chaotic reunion.

3.8 Goodreads · 234 ratings

40 pages· 648 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 610L

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Bookroo's summary

Russell dreads his family's reunion, where his relatives are larger-than-life wrestlers. As the smallest and scrawniest, he must navigate their overwhelming enthusiasm. Can Russell find his own strength amidst the chaos and prove he's more than meets the eye? With characters like the Twin Tornadoes and Uncle "el monstruo" Marcoy, this gathering promises unexpected challenges and hilarious encounters. Will Russell's unique moves be enough to stand out in this brawny crowd?

From the publisher

When the Relatives Came meets Wrestlemania in debut author Cindy Chambers Johnson’s rollicking picture book about a family reunion with a most colorful cast of characters—from Lorry and Tory (the Twin Tornadoes) to Cousin Cora “The Cleaner” to Uncle “el monstruo” Marcoy. Family reunions mean lots of hugging, handshaking, and hair tousling. And Russell’s relatives? Well, they are more…enthusiastic than most. BIGGER than most. BRAWNIER than most. They’re wrestlers! Skinny and scrawny Russell will have to meet, greet, and defeat this clan with some spectacular moves of his own!

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