Link + Hud: Creatures from the Cul-de-Sac
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Pub Date 1 Sep 2026 | Archive Date 31 Aug 2026
W. W. Norton & Company | Norton Young Readers
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Description
Mischievous brothers Link and Hud are back for a Halloween-themed entry in the hilarious series from real-life brothers Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey.
It’s October. Halloween is almost here, and brothers Lincoln and Hudson Dupré are excited about their first time trick-or-treating without their parents. But odd and spooky things start happening on their cul-de-sac—things they get blamed for. Link and Hud must face down zombies, a suspected werewolf, and a (definitely) haunted house to find the real culprit and save Halloween.
The latest entry in the hybrid graphic novel series Book Riot says is “full of Black boy joy, brother love, and silliness” brings more chaos, more laughs, and more adventures as Link and Hud use their imagination to get in (and out) of all kinds of trouble. Drawn from the imaginations and experiences of brothers and cocreators Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey, Link + Hud illuminates a world of adventure made possible with a partner in crime by your side.
About the Authors
Jerome Pumphrey is an author/illustrator and a graphic designer at the Walt Disney Company. He lives in Austin, Texas.
Jarrett Pumphrey is an author/illustrator and the former cofounder and CEO of a tech startup. He lives in Austin, Texas.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781324082026 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 208 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 2094561
This book was very entertaining. I liked the juxtaposition of the chapters and the comic book panels.
I believe having the humor and a few comic pages kept the audience engaged. Preteen readers would get a kick out of the story and format.
I found this to be a very enjoyable read.
Alena B, Reviewer
This was such a fun adventure! My son loved how imaginative the story was and how it captured the excitement of childhood curiosity. The creatures were wonderfully creative, and every new discovery felt like another adventure waiting to happen.
The friendship between Link and Hud was one of his favorite parts of the book. Their teamwork, humor, and willingness to jump headfirst into the unknown made the story incredibly enjoyable.
This would be a fantastic read for middle-grade readers who love adventure, imagination, and a little bit of mystery.