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Hurts: A Tomato Can's Progress
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 29 2025
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.09 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Get ready to cheer for the most unlikely hero in the pantry! Step into a wonderfully wacky world where food fights take on a whole new meaning in Hurts: A Tomato Can's Progress - a classic, illustrated tale of courage, faith, and proving you're more than just a label!
Young Hurts is just a simple tomato can, often overlooked and underestimated. When he and his dear old Dad hear folks on the radio calling tomato cans no-account, a fire is lit in Hurts's little can-do heart! Determined to show the world what he's made of (which is more than just tomato sauce!), Hurts embarks on an improbable journey to become a boxing champion.
Join Hurts as he:
- Rolls up his sleeves for some hilarious, homespun training!
- Faces a delicious lineup of quirky pugilists like the slippery Lefty Lemon, the jittery Bean Machine with his Espresso Express, the crafty Salty Pretzel who can really tie you in knots, and the colossal confection Amor 'The Amorphous' Mallow in his hometown of Puffington!
- Finds his greatest strength not just in his fists, but in his unwavering faith and heartfelt prayers.
But the biggest challenge awaits: the snarling, scowling, undisputed king of the culinary clobber-fest, Furious Mike - the battling bulldog champion who's never lost a single round! Can little Hurts, with his secret Tough as a Tin Can defense, stand up to the mighty Bulldog Blitz in a championship showdown that will have everyone on the edge of their seats?
Hurts: A Tomato Can's Progress is more than just a boxing story. It's a beautifully illustrated adventure, drawn in a charming vintage 1940s/50s cartoon style that parents will adore and kids will find captivating. Witness a fight with an ending so unexpected it will have the whole family talking! Discover how true victory isn't always about the prize money or the championship belt, but about the journey, the faith you carry, and the lives you touch.
Follow Hurts as he learns that even when the odds are stacked against you, with a little grit, a lot of heart, and a steadfast belief, a humble tomato can might just find his true calling, far beyond the roar of the crowd.
Perfect for families looking for:
- An exciting underdog story with laugh-out-loud moments.
- Memorable characters that jump off the page.
- A heartwarming tale with strong positive messages of perseverance, faith, and humility.
- A beautifully illustrated book with a classic, nostalgic feel that's perfect for reading aloud and acting out different voices!
Add Hurts: A Tomato Can's Progress to your cart today and join Hurts on an unforgettable journey from the pantry shelf to a purpose-filled life!
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