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Format:Paperback
Frank Gallows is a sloppy but effective agent of the Supernatural Immigration Task Force, responsible for tracking down ghosts lingering on Earth and sending them back to the netherworld of Ghostopolis. One day he mistakenly sends terminally ill (but still living) 12-year-old Garth Hale to the afterlife, a grave error that means he has to follow and extract the kid. Unfortunately, no one's been successfully extracted in more than twenty years... Nonetheless, Frank follows the boy in and adventures ensue as he tracks Garth down and they (along with Garth's grandfather and Frank's ghost girlfriend) get swept up in the machinations of the evil Master Vaugner, who's seeking to rule the afterlife. It's a classic plucky-kid-and-team-of-misfits-vs.-evil-baddie-and-his-many-insect-minions tale, but well told with plenty of humor and action. The mix of feel-good positive messages and action with creepy creatures makes it a winning combination for parents to safely read along with kids. I've only read a few of Tennapel's books, but his humor has always struck just the right balance of goofy slapstick and sharp wit for me. Great stuff with real heart to it!
Format:Paperback
Ghosts roam among the living on Earth, and it's up to Frank Gallows to go and catch them.
However, Frank isn't exactly the best guy for the task - he's lazy and messy and usually eats food in people's fridges after a successful catch. Nevertheless, he still gets the job done. That is, until he accidentally transports his ghost horse AND a human boy named Garth to Ghostopolis.
Now, it's up to Frank and his mysterious ex-fiance, Claire, to go back and return Garth to Earth.
There's one small problem: Master Vaugner controls Ghostopolis and won't let Garth - a boy who seems to have as much power as himself - go. So, not only does Garth have to get through mummies, zombies, and skeletons alongside his loyal bone-horse, Skinny, but he also has to fight a powerful dark master in order to return to his mother.
Doug TenNapel writes an intriguing story about the afterlife and where ghosts come from. His graphic novel is full of eye-catching illustrations and witty jokes that pull the reader in from the first line. GHOSTOPOLIS is recommended for anyone who's up for a quick and fun read; this book won't disappoint.
Reviewed by: Steph
However, Frank isn't exactly the best guy for the task - he's lazy and messy and usually eats food in people's fridges after a successful catch. Nevertheless, he still gets the job done. That is, until he accidentally transports his ghost horse AND a human boy named Garth to Ghostopolis.
Now, it's up to Frank and his mysterious ex-fiance, Claire, to go back and return Garth to Earth.
There's one small problem: Master Vaugner controls Ghostopolis and won't let Garth - a boy who seems to have as much power as himself - go. So, not only does Garth have to get through mummies, zombies, and skeletons alongside his loyal bone-horse, Skinny, but he also has to fight a powerful dark master in order to return to his mother.
Doug TenNapel writes an intriguing story about the afterlife and where ghosts come from. His graphic novel is full of eye-catching illustrations and witty jokes that pull the reader in from the first line. GHOSTOPOLIS is recommended for anyone who's up for a quick and fun read; this book won't disappoint.
Reviewed by: Steph
Format:Hardcover
Doug's latest graphic novel is no exception to the quality of his more recent group of novels such as Tommysarus Rex, Black Cherry and Monster Zoo. There is a great understanding of the world and how to have something extraordinary happen without having it seem out of place and that all his books have a real soul to them and this is no different. I was first impressed by the overall quality and time that has been put into this production even daring to go full colour.
The book opens with a young boy named Garth who has a mystery illness which is killing him and he only has months to live. And also introduces a character Frank Gallows who can only be described as a ghost detective who is making sure no ghosts escape to the human world. One issue is he is very bad at it and in a pursuit of one of the escapee ghosts he prematurely sends Garth to Ghostopolis a city between world for spirits. He has now no choice but to rescue the boy and find out what mystery's this ghost city holds for the both of them.
I think its an enchanting read for young and old and is a good introduction to the other Novels or one to pick up if your already a fan of Dougs writing.
The book opens with a young boy named Garth who has a mystery illness which is killing him and he only has months to live. And also introduces a character Frank Gallows who can only be described as a ghost detective who is making sure no ghosts escape to the human world. One issue is he is very bad at it and in a pursuit of one of the escapee ghosts he prematurely sends Garth to Ghostopolis a city between world for spirits. He has now no choice but to rescue the boy and find out what mystery's this ghost city holds for the both of them.
I think its an enchanting read for young and old and is a good introduction to the other Novels or one to pick up if your already a fan of Dougs writing.
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