It's Hockey Time, Franklin! - Paperback

by Charles M. Schulz (Author), Jason Cooper (Adapted by), Scott Jeralds (Illustrator)

Franklin sticks up for himself on the ice in this sweetly encouraging story perfect for Peanuts and hockey fans alike!

Franklin is excited to play hockey with Charlie Brown, but Peppermint Patty gets to the pond first to practice figure skating. Franklin waits his turn, but when another group of kids tries to take over the ice, Franklin finally laces up. Can he and Peppermint Patty lead their friends to victory in a hockey showdown--or will they have to hang up their skates?

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Author Biography

Charles M. Schulz is a legend. He was the hand and heart behind fifty years of Peanuts, which featured one of the world's most beloved and recognizable casts of cartoon characters, until his death in 2000.

Jason Cooper is a terrible gardener but a steadfast author of books, screenplays, stage plays, video game scripts, and the occasional poem. He lives in Santa Rosa, CA, with his lovely family, two weirdo dogs, two judgy cats, and some fish that probably don't even know he exists.

For over forty years, Scott Jeralds has had a dedicated career in the animation industry. Working for many studios including Hanna-Barbera, Marvel, and Warner Bros., Scott produced and directed several classic cartoon series, earning an Emmy for Freakazoid! and a Humanitas Prize for Static Shock. An accomplished artist and illustrator, Scott has also designed a considerable amount of cartoon-related merchandise, licensing art, and artwork for several comic and children's book publications, including Scooby-Doo and currently Peanuts.