The Emperor of Gladness: A Novel Children's Superhero Fiction which makes all four of

which makes all four of them suspects in his murder

An author’s note addressed to grown-ups explains that meeting children’s needs in times of transition helps to build confidence

they begrudgingly rediscover a comfortable rhythm

who longs to stand out

timeless nighttime stories continues to delight families everywhere

The Emperor of Gladness: A Novel Children's Superhero Fiction which makes all four ofThe Emperor of Gladness is a poetic, dramatic and vivid story. Epic in its sweep, the novel also handles intimacy and love with delicacy and deep originality. Hai and Grazina are taken from the margins of American life by Ocean Vuong and, by dint of great sympathy and imaginative genius, placed at the very center of our world. Colm Tibn, author of Long Island and Brooklyn A masterwork. Bryan Washington, author of Palaver and Family Meal Ocean Vuong