Hes been married for 27 years to the love of his life and has four bookloving kids. Ive also very briefly played earthworm jim, but its not quite as engraved in my brain. Bad island, like ghostopolis, is published by scholastic books graphix imprint, and the book looks surperb. Tennapel continued to work in the video game industry for some time but has since focused his attention on other media. Folks, this is one of those kitchen sink books as in, author and illustrator doug tennapel threw in everything but the kitchen sink that. When garth meets cecil, his grandfathers ghost, the two search for a way to. How to use comic books to promote serious learning edutopia.
Jul 12, 2019 tennapel is raising funds for doug tennapel sketchbook archives on kickstarter. I see several threads that point to this, and to try to bring them together requires getting them. With their standout storylines and appealing graphics, these are some of the best graphic novels for teens. I suspect that, had i not also recent read pedrosas 2008 three shadows reply here, i would remain more baffled by how much i found this particular graphic novel so displeasing in many respects. Doug tennapel born july 10, 1966 makes books, makes art and is the creator of earthworm jim. Doug tennapel s work in graphic novels, film, television, video games, childrens publishing and music. Garth hale suddenly finds himself surrounded by mummies and goblins in a crumbling, ghastly city, with a skeleton horse and his longdeparted. Imagine garth hales surprise when hes accidentally zapped to the spirit world by frank. Garth hale, a young teenage boy, and frank gallows, a middleaged agent of the supernatural immigration task force, a government partition.
Amulet by kazu kibuishi, the lost boy by greg ruth, and ghostopolis by doug tennapel all deal, in different ways, with characters who have traveled into a different, alternative world. Monster zoo was a hit with the great graphic novels for teens committee a few years ago and i also really liked flink and black cherry for adult readers. Tennapel is raising funds for doug tennapel sketchbook archives on kickstarter. A book that has been read but is in good condition. Doug tennapel books list of books by author doug tennapel. These longer pieces included an adaptation of the novel coraline by neil gaiman that was illustrated by p. Doug tennapel was raised in the town of denair, california. But he makes his entrance into the afterlife sooner than expected when ghost hunter frank gallows accidentally sends him to ghostopolis. Jan 5, 2019 graphic novels can provide a powerful, immersive reading experience. Teachers and students can find more information about his work at his scholastic author page. I was first introduced to doug tennapels work back in the mid 90s when i played the neverhood on pc.
The following is an alphabetical listing of works by authors last name that you might find on my bookshelf. Chesterton, without being in your face or preachy graphic novels are a great way to get kids excited about reading. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Doug s first graphic novel for scholastic, ghostopolis, was a 2011 ala top ten great graphic novel for teens, and his followup, bad island, is a 2012 ala great graphic novels for teens as well as one of school library journals top 10 graphic novels of 2011. He is published by image comics and scholasticgraphics. Its like hes running from her and likes her at the same time. A 250 page, hardcover book of drawings gleaned from 42 sketchbooks by the creator of earthworm jim, neverhood and catscratch. Doug has worked as a professional artist for thirty years. Meet creator doug tennapel doug tennapel iis the acclaimed author and illustrator of the highly regarded graphic novels ghostopolis, bad island, cardboard, and tommysaurus rex. Tennapels pencilling is very stylized, cartoonish look thats full of kinectic energy. She told me the story over dinner when i came home, mom, my english teacher assigned us an independent reading project. Discover more about his work in tv, film and video games at the imdb doug tennapel s most recent graphic novel is nnewts teachers and students can find more information about his work at his scholastic author page you can find more of doug tennapel s graphic novels available at. Buy bad island by doug tennapel, paperback format, from the dymocks online bookstore.
A book about a kid who gets trapped in the afterlife. Comic books and graphic novels by doug tennapel include nnewts, cardboard, ratfist, bad island, ghostopolis, tommysaurus rex, power up, monster zoo, flink, creature tech, earthboy jacobus, iron west, gear and black cherry. Carriger the 7 12 deaths of evelyn hardcastle by stuart turton 16 things i thought were true by janet gurtler 180 seconds by jessica park a abaddons gate by james s. Doug tennapel is the eisner award winning writerartist of over sixteen graphic novels. Ive read other books by doug tennapel and always enjoyed the read. Jul 12, 2011 bad island, like ghostopolis, is published by scholastic books graphix imprint, and the book looks surperb. Ghostopolis by doug tennapel, 9780545210287, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Suddenly garth finds he has powers the ghosts dont have, and hes stuck in a world run by the evil ruler of ghostopolis, who would use. Doug tennapels nnewts centers on a hero who starts off physically weak and discovers his own strength to win the day.
A pageturning adventure of a boys journey to the land of ghosts an. Jan 12, 2011 doug tennapel has never kept his faith a secret, which is something i both like and find irritating at the same time. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. Ghostopolis by doug tennapel paperback book the parent. Opening the pages of one of doug tennapels book is a bit like pressing play for a david lynch film. The fullcolor artwork shows expressions and movement well. In july 2010 his graphic novel ghostopolis was released. Douglas richard tennapel is an american animator, writer, cartoonist, video game designer. Cardboard by doug tennapel graphic novels edes 546. Jun 09, 2009 after the amazing story of ghostopolis, i followed it up with doug tennapel s graphic novel power up.
Ghostopolis, written and illustrated by doug tennapel, and an adaptation of ted dekkers circle trilogy. The babysitters club i read those because of raina, mom. Buy a cheap copy of ghostopolis book by doug tennapel. Ghostopolis book king county library system bibliocommons. Jul 01, 2010 as an agent for the supernatural immigration task force, it is frank gallowss job to catch ghosts on earth and send them back to the afterlife. I like that he is able to incorporate what he feels strongly about into his stories, and at the same time i dont want to be hit over the head with a message. Power up follows the story of a man named hugh who after being laid off working for a local copy store. Everything you need to know about ghostopolis movie. Monster zoo was a hit with the great graphic novels for teens. After the amazing story of ghostopolis, i followed it up with doug tennapels graphic novel power up.
Were opening up orders for just one month to anyone who wants volume 2 of my sketchbook archives through paypal. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. I watched as both accomplished and emerging readers would select these and other comics and graphic novels. Doug tennapel s nnewts centers on a hero who starts off physically weak and discovers his own strength to win the day. Aug 26, 2010 ghostopolis by doug tennapel ive read a lot of graphic novel this year. In ghostopolis, subtlety is not the name of the game. Family, friends, books and blogging the simplest way to sum up dawns life. Discover more about his work in tv, film and video games at the imdb. When a living boy accidentally is sent to the other side, the agent must team with a female ghost, and former girlfriend, to bring him back. Dougs first graphic novel for scholastic, ghostopolis, was a 2011 ala top ten great graphic novel for teens, and his followup, bad island, is a 2012 ala great graphic novels for teens as well as one of school library journals top 10 graphic novels of 2011.
Ghostopolis is a graphic novel, written and penciled by doug tennapel, colored by ethan nicolle and published by graphix, a scholastic inc. This year, i had the privilege of joining a really awesome committee of librarians to work on the 201220 young hoosier book award nominee list. Doug tennapels work in graphic novels, film, television, video games, childrens publishing and music. Monday reading graphic novels about giants, ghosts, and. He is the author and illustrator of ghostopolis, bad island, cardboard and tommysaurus rex, all published by graphix. Last chance for nonkickstarter folks to get a sketchbook.
A guide to using graphic novels with children and teens. Suddenly garth finds he has powers the ghosts dont have, and hes stuck in a world run by the evil ruler of ghostopolis, who would use garths newfound abilities to rule the ghostly kingdom. Doug s graphic novel ghostopolis was a 2011 ala top ten great graphic novel for teens, and his followup, bad island, was a 2012 ala great graphic novels for teens as well as one of school library journals top 10 graphic novels of 2011. Danticat and delinois share the beauty of a land that many only know from the news reports postearthquake. The beauty and charm of the haiti as they have known it before the earthquake make for an amazing tribute in eight days. I laughed out loud at cams fathers facial expressions when their single neighbor, tina, comes around. A man works for the governments supernatural immigration task force. Students should read some texts with the class, some text with groups like book clubs, and some books independently. Aug 27, 2019 these longer pieces included an adaptation of the novel coraline by neil gaiman that was illustrated by p.
Oct 28, 2016 tennapel continued to work in the video game industry for some time but has since focused his attention on other media. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Ghostopolis by doug tennapel paperback book the parent store. Ghostopolis by doug tennapel is the story of garth, who is accidentally sent into the afterlife by frank, an officer of the supernatural immigration task force. Ghostopolis by doug tennapel ive read a lot of graphic novel this year. So i was excited when ghostopolis arrived on my doorstep. Garth must now navigate ghostopolis with his grandfathers ghost and the night mare he names skinny. Soon garth, frank and claire find themselves caught up in the midst of an epic battle for the heart and soul of ghostopolis. I think this graphic novel has many themes such as making the best out of the worst creativity using your imagination believing finding happiness again money isnt happiness about the author name doug richard tennapel d. Ghostopolis by doug tennapel teen librarian toolbox. I was surprised to learn that doug tennapel is the genius behind the popular video game, earthworm jim, that my boyfriend used to play.
As an agent for the supernatural immigration task force, it is frank gallowss job to catch ghosts on earth and send them back to the afterlife. Doug tennapels most recent graphic novel is nnewts. Dougs graphic novel ghostopolis was a 2011 ala top ten great graphic novel for teens, and his followup, bad island, was a 2012 ala great graphic novels for teens as well as one of school library journals top 10 graphic novels of 2011. I knew about doug tennapels other graphic novel called cardboard but never got around to reading it. Frank messed up good, and he finds himself fired by his boss, who prepares to lead a task force to get garth back. Ghostopolis by doug tennapel when worldweary ghost wrangler frank gallows accidentally zaps terminally ill garth hale into the inbetween dimension of ghostopolis, the boy finds himself with a new lease on lifeor death, as the case may be. He has high hopes with his ever evolving, never finished video game idea. In 1994, he created the immensely popular earthworm jim. He also created the hugely popular character earthworm jim, star of video games, toy lines, and a cartoon series.
Tennapel also uses several full bleed splash pages that help accent the action in some key scenes that go past the border and are quite striking. Discover more about his work in tv, film and video games at the imdb doug tennapels most recent graphic novel is nnewts teachers and students can find more information about his work at his scholastic author page you can find more of doug tennapels graphic novels available at. Tennapel is a believer so it has a really great message with references to g. Youve always known for years that the best toy you ever had wasnt a transformer, strawberry shortcake, or star wars action figure though they are cool. Frank gallows works for the supernatural immigration task force. A pageturning adventure of a boys journey to the land of ghosts and back. After today, if you want this leatherbound volume youll have to buy it at the mercy of ebay, where the few copies of volume 1. From beginning readers, to reluctant readers, to kids looking to experience their favorite ghostopolis by doug ten napel. However, during one particularly tricky deportation, he accidentally zaps a younglivingboy.
Doug tennapel doug tennapel is a graphic novelist, video. And now, im proud to present to you the yhba nominee lists. While i was out of town last month, our 16year old daughter, sarah, had a reading emergency. Doug tennapel is the creator of earthworm jim and the neverhood. Imagine garth hales surprise when hes accidentally zapped to the spirit world by frank gallows, a washedout ghost wrangler. In 2009 it was announced the book would be adapted into a film starring and produced by hugh. Hes published a bookshelfs worth of graphic novels with scholastics stellar graphix imprint including nnewts, ghostopolis, and tommysaurus rex.
By doug tennapel scholastic booksgraphix imprint, august 2012 9780545418737, softcover. Aug 01, 2012 i was first introduced to doug tennapel s work back in the mid 90s when i played the neverhood on pc. I suggest penny kittles book love and kelly gallaghers in the best interest of students for hs voices and ideas about independent reading at your level, as well as balancing standards demands. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ghostopolis. His job is to send ghosts who have escaped into our world back to ghostopolis.
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