Doug tennapel on doug tennapel among other honors, ghostopolis was an ala 2011 top ten great graphic novel for teens, a 2010 kirkus best book of the year, and a school library journal top ten graphic novel for 2011 and a 2012 ala great graphic novels for teens selection. The book was published in both paperback isbn 0545210283 and hardback format isbn 0545210275. Soon he finds himself on the run from the evil ruler of ghostopolis, who wants to use garths newfound abilities to tighten his grip on the. When garth meets cecil, his grandfathers ghost, the two search for a way to. A pageturning adventure of a boys journey to the land of ghosts and back. Ghostopolis is recommended for anyone whos up for a quick and fun read. His graphic novel is full of eyecatching illustrations and witty jokes that pull the reader in from the first line. Imagine garth hales surprise when hes accidentally zapped to the spirit world by frank. Doug tennapel doug tennapel is a graphic novelist, video. 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. 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. Ghostopolis by doug tennapel paperback book the parent store. As a graphic artist and cartoonist, tennapel released his first comic book in 1998.
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. 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. Dougs 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. Ghostopolis by doug tennapel, 9780545210287, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read.
I think that this is one of the best graphic novels ive ever read. Doug tennapel writes books, makes art and created catscratch, the neverhood and earthworm jim. See all books authored by doug tennapel, including cardboard, and bad island, and more on. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Imagine garth hales surprise when hes accidentally zapped to the spirit world by frank gallows, a washedout ghost wrangler. He made the comic cardboard, the mysterious mothman and created the youtube hit. Doug tennapel born july 10, 1966 makes books and is an artist best known for creating gear, earthworm jim, the neverhood, cardboard and nickelodeons catscratch. Ghostopolis, by doug tennapel, is a science fiction and fantasy graphic novel. When garth hale is accidentally zapped into the ghost world by frank gallows, a washedup ghost wrangler, he discovers that he. Discover book depositorys huge selection of doug tennapel books online. The two join forces to fight the evil ruler of the ghost city, ghostopolis, and to get garth home.
Garth hale suddenly finds himself surrounded by mummies and goblins in a crumbling, ghastly city, with a skeleton horse and his longdeparted. 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. Doug tennapel books list of books by author doug tennapel. Black in a war against dogs and insects using giant robots as weapons. Buy a cheap copy of ghostopolis book by doug tennapel. The book targets children, so the narrative has the common cliches. 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. Doug tennapel writes an intriguing story about the afterlife and where ghosts come from. Doug tennapel born july 10, 1966 makes books, makes art and is the creator of earthworm jim.
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. He is the author and illustrator of ghostopolis, bad island, cardboard and tommysaurus rex, all published by graphix. We thank doug tennapel for his permission to use his images. He is published by image comics and scholasticgraphics. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. Frank was hunting a ghost horse a nightmare and the horse went through a wall grants wall. Writer and artist doug tennapel earthworm jim and colorist katherine garner present an updatedbutfaithful 20th anniversary edition of gear, an image comics classic for cat, dog, and insect lovers of all ages. Ghostopolis is a graphic novel, written and penciled by doug tennapel, colored by ethan. 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. The rise of herk tommysaurus rex doug tennapel graphic novel bundle pack of 6 by doug tennapel paperback book collection the parent store. In 1994, he created the immensely popular earthworm jim.
Ghostopolis by doug tennapel paperback book the parent. Ghostopolis book tacoma public library bibliocommons. Download read cardboard 2012 by doug tennapel in pdf. Comic books and graphic novels by doug tennapel include nnewts, cardboard, ratfist, bad island, ghostopolis, tommysaurus rex, power up, monster zoo. Doug tennapel graphic novel bundle pack of 6 by doug. When garth hale is accidentally zapped into the ghost world by frank gallows, a washedup ghost wrangler, he discovers that he has special powers. In this book by doug tennapel, a boy called garth hale has been zapped to the underworld by a washed old ghost wrangler called frank. Pictures dominate this book while the text serves as more of a background for the pages. Frank messed up good, and he finds himself fired by his boss, who prepares to lead a task force to get garth back. Doug has worked as a professional artist for thirty years. 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 journal s top 10 graphic novels of 2011.
F supernatural immigration task force what do these two have in common. His work in animation helped him learn how to draw characters which helped him break into comic books. This is one of those books you cannot put down until you finish reading it, probably in a seating. Buy the paperback book ghostopolis by doug tennapel at indigo.
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