Bad island, like ghostopolis, is published by scholastic books graphix imprint, and the book looks surperb. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. By marty mulrooney cardboard is the latest graphic novel from legendary video game designer earthworm jim, the neverhood and graphic novelist creature tech, power up doug tennapel. They didnt know what was on this island at first so they set up camp. But the neighborhood bully, marcus, warps the powerful cardboard into his own evil creations that threaten to destroy them all. 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. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. Doug always has great characters, interesting and deep themes to discover, complex problems to. 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. But the neighborhood bully, marcus, warps the powerful cardboard. Overall the themes are for young adult to adult rating.
The series is based on doug s graphic novel gear and focuses on the ongoing animated antics of cats mr. In september 2012, fox animation optioned tennapel s published graphix novel cardboard, with plans for actor tobey maguires material pictures, graphic novelist doug tennapel and the gotham group to be executive producers. Hes a spoiled kid who is constantly ignored by his family. This graphic novel tries to be about magic and goodness, but instead. The left side of the screen of this enhanced e book contains a full version of macbeth, while the right side includes a performance of the dialogue shown approximately 20 lines worth per page. Cardboard was named to the list of school library journal top ten graphic novels of 2012. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Cams downandout father gives him a cardboard box for his birthday and he knows its the worst present. Doug tennapel is the creator of earthworm jim and the neverhood. Parents need to know that cardboard is a fabulous graphic novel with lots of action sequences, a vicious bully, and references to a mothers death. When cardboard creatures come magically to life, a boy must save his town. Tennapel is the author of other works such as ghostopolis and power up you might see a resemblance between mike, the father in cardboard and hugh the protagonist in power up. Fox plans to have the picture developed under its wedgeworks subsidiary. 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.
Download read cardboard 2012 by doug tennapel in pdf. 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. Published by graphix, a division of scholastic inc. I think that this is one of the best graphic novels ive ever read. Cams dad is out of work, and cam has to put up with the jerk next door. Read cardboard by doug tennapel available from rakuten kobo. Pictures dominate this book while the text serves as more of a background for the pages. Cams outofwork father gives him a cardboard box for his birthday and he knows its the worst present ever. This granular focus allows newcomers to experience the nuances of the play, which. Doug tennapel born july 10, 1966 makes books and is an artist best known for creating gear, earthworm jim, the neverhood, cardboard and. He collects the pencil drawings from sleeping beauty, snow white and peter pan because there is a better chance that marc davis, ollie johnson or frank thomas actually touched it. Cardboard by doug tennapel paperback book the parent store. Ghostopolis, by doug tennapel, is a science fiction and fantasy graphic novel.
A pairing of the text of the scottish play with a filmed performance, designed with the shakespeare novice in mind. Blik, gordon, and waffle, three of whom were based on real life cats that tennapel had as. See all books authored by doug tennapel, including cardboard, and bad island, and more on. Doug tennapel is the eisner award winning writerartist of over sixteen graphic novels. Cardboard by doug tennapel 2012, paperback for sale. Give it a read whether you share that worldview or not and youre bound to have a good time.
Doug tennapel books list of books by author doug tennapel. Cardboard by doug tennapel books, resources, supplies. Bad island by doug tennapel the book starts off with a family going on a boat trip. What is the theme of the book cardboard by doug ten napel. In 1994, he created earthworm jim, a character who would go on to star in video games, toy lines, and cartoon series. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. You can find out more at the doug tennapel comics website. So to make the best of a bad situation, they bend the cardboard into a manand to their astonishment, it comes magically to life. Doug s graphic novel 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. Cardboard is the latest graphic novel from legendary video game designer earthworm jim.
Tennapel s pencilling is very stylized, cartoonish look thats full of kinectic energy. Cams father comes home with a cardboard box for cams birthday. Ok, id better not start getting on my theology degree soapbox and start rambling about predestination and freewill. In this 21st hundred years, people become competitive in most way. He lives is franklin, tennessee, with his wife and their four children. 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. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Doug tennapel was raised in the town of denair, california. But then there was a huge storm that blew them off track and crashing into a mysterious island.
In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Douglas richard doug tennapel is the creatorwriterexecutive producer of catscratch for nickelodeon. I have read a couple of dougs other books and i just. Cardboard by doug tennapel cam doesnt like his birthday present at first after all it is a cardboard box but him and dad make the best out of it by building a cardboard boxing man named bill but in the wee hours of night the cardboard box man comes to life. Ill save that for a conversation with doug tennapel if i ever get to have one. Also a plot thread about our heros dad, who is still grieving over his lost wife. Buy the paperback book cardboard by doug tennapel at indigo. Cardboard by doug tennapel good comics for kids blogs.
On the other hand, cardboard by doug tennapel is a great graphic novel to start your exploration of the media. Doug tennapel doug tennapel is a graphic novelist, video. The author combines elements of literature intended for young readers with serious situations meant for mature audiences to make a piece of literature that is enjoyable for all. Doug is also the creator of the hugely popular character earthworm jim. When cardboard creatures come magically to life, a boy must save his town from disaster. The somber tone throughout much of the story may not work for all kids, and there are hints of edgier topics like unemployment, loneliness, and adult romance, but most kids will glaze over these issues and focus on the wild images and fantastic. Cams downandout father gives him a cardboard box for his birthday and he knows its the worst present ever. Cams downandout father gives him a cardboard box for his birthday a. He is the author and illustrator of ghostopolis, bad island, cardboard and tommysaurus rex, all published by graphix. Doug has worked as a professional artist for thirty years.
Browse books by doug tennapel escape from the lizzarks. Doug tennapel born july 10, 1966 is best known for the video game character earthworm jim. When the book starts out its the boy cams birthday and his dad wants to get him a g. Doug tennapel born july 10, 1966 makes books, makes art and is the creator of earthworm jim. He is published by image comics and scholasticgraphics. Cardboard by doug tennapel graphic novels edes 546. Ill simply sum up and say this book is great and it has a solid worldview bubbling under the surface.
Doug is an eisner awardwinning artist, and his first graphic novel for scholastic, ghostopolis, is a 2011 ala top ten great graphic novels for teens. By doug tennapel scholastic books graphix imprint, august 2012 9780545418737, softcover. What is the setting of the book cardboard by doug tennapel. So to make the best of a bad situation, they bend the cardboard into a man, and to their astonishment, it comes magically to life. Scholastic booksgraphix imprint, august 2012 9780545418737, softcover. Little do they know the havoc the cardboard will wreak on their lives. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read cardboard. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program and start. Doug tennapel has a collection of over twenty original animation drawings from disneys nine old men. They turn the cardboard into the shape of a man, only to have it. Its about a father and son who dont have a lot of money.