Elbow Grease: Fast Friends

Part of Elbow Grease

Author John Cena
Illustrated by Howard McWilliam
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$18.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
24 per carton
On sale Sep 29, 2020 | 9780593179345
Age 3-7 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD450L | Fountas & Pinnell L
Sales rights: World
There's a new truck on the block in John Cena's third picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Elbow Grease series, featuring the truck who never gives up!

Elbow Grease and his monster truck brothers are hardly prepared when they meet Chopper, a speedy, purple monster motorcycle. Chopper wants to be friends with the brothers, who are more than impressed with her epic skills! But when the trucks start to get jealous of her talents, they must learn to overcome their frustrations and welcome a new friend into the group--especially when it's up to them to work together to save the day! Elbow Grease and gang are back in another rip-roaring adventure, in John Cena's third installment in the series!
Praise for the Elbow Grease series:
 
“[John Cena] is leading kids to a better future by creating characters who teach readers about having core values. He inspires kids to do more.” –Newsday

“Should please boisterous truck enthusiasts.” –Publishers Weekly

“With his emphasis on trying new things, even if you fail, Cena, a professional wrestler and celebrity, earnestly offers a legitimately inspiring message.” –Kirkus Reviews 
 
“John Cena completes transformation into ‘John Cen-aww' by publishing children's book.” –The AV Club

“Motivates children to persevere.” –TODAY
 
Publishers Weekly Noteworthy Picture Book Sequel

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There's a new truck on the block in John Cena's third picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Elbow Grease series, featuring the truck who never gives up!

Elbow Grease and his monster truck brothers are hardly prepared when they meet Chopper, a speedy, purple monster motorcycle. Chopper wants to be friends with the brothers, who are more than impressed with her epic skills! But when the trucks start to get jealous of her talents, they must learn to overcome their frustrations and welcome a new friend into the group--especially when it's up to them to work together to save the day! Elbow Grease and gang are back in another rip-roaring adventure, in John Cena's third installment in the series!

Praise

Praise for the Elbow Grease series:
 
“[John Cena] is leading kids to a better future by creating characters who teach readers about having core values. He inspires kids to do more.” –Newsday

“Should please boisterous truck enthusiasts.” –Publishers Weekly

“With his emphasis on trying new things, even if you fail, Cena, a professional wrestler and celebrity, earnestly offers a legitimately inspiring message.” –Kirkus Reviews 
 
“John Cena completes transformation into ‘John Cen-aww' by publishing children's book.” –The AV Club

“Motivates children to persevere.” –TODAY
 
Publishers Weekly Noteworthy Picture Book Sequel