Cranky by Phuc Tran
For Some, Heartless is a Description. For One, it is a Diagnosis Book One of The Derek Cole Thriller Series Alexander Black should not have lived. Born a conjoined twin, he shared one heart with his twin brother. And that heart was in his brother's chest. When doctors, struggling to save at least one baby, separate Alexander from his brother and from the shared heart, they expected him to die. But Alexander refused to die. Smuggled away and hidden in a psychiatric hospital, Alexander is tested by doctors who are desperate to discover the hidden mystery that is keeping a heartless child alive. As he grows, so does the desire for revenge grow in Alexander. And when he escapes and murders three, he sets his sights on completing his plan of terror and exacting his revenge. The family of Alexander Black hires Derek Cole, a private investigator, to protect them from Alexander and to solve the mystery of his life. As a freelance detective, Derek is accustomed to solving complex mysteries and dealing with dangerous people. But when he discovers that Alexander is not acting alone, he must overcome his personal demons to uncover the truth behind the medical mystery that is the heartless Alexander Black.
Kids will come for the construction vehicles and leave with some social-emotional skills— Kirkus Reviews Animation-style drawings by Oswald (Sleepy Sheepy), both sympathetic and funny about Cranky’s dark mood, prove a sprightly accompaniment to punny text by Tran (Sigh, Gone, for adults); together, they show how the language of empathy and “self-of-steam” can be wonderfully regulating for anyone in a funk. — Publishers Weekly With a perpetual frown and lidded eyes, Cranky is wonderfully endearing (though don’t tell Cranky that). This makes an ideal opportunity to discuss big feelings with little ones who like big trucks. — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Children will understand and empathize with Cranky as he slowly but surely overcomes his moodiness. — Booklist
Phuc Tran is an award-winning writer, tattooer, and Latin teacher (for which he has won no awards). Lots of things make Phuc cranky: being too cold, being too hot, staying up too late, getting up really early, wearing baggy socks, eating jaggedy cereal for breakfast. Cranky was his first children’s book. His memoir, Sigh, Gone, received the New England Book Award and the Maine Literary Award and was named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon, Audible, and others. Phuc lives in Portland, Maine, with his wife (who is rarely cranky) and his two daughters (who are sometimes cranky). “Phuc” is pronounced like “Luke” but with an F. Learn more at phucskywalker.com. Pete Oswald is an artist, picture book creator, and production designer. Pete is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Food Group series by Jory John and the Cranky series by Phuc Tran as well as many other picture books. When Pete is not working on books, he is helping to uplift many of the most successful animated franchises as a character designer, concept artist, and production designer. Pete lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and three sons.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780063256286 |
| ISBN 10 | 0063256282 |
| Title | Cranky |
| Author | Phuc Tran |
| Series | Cranky And Friends |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2024-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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