He soon began working in the video game industry on projects like 1993s jurassic park and stimpys invention for the sega genesis and the jungle book for the snes and sega genesis. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Doug has worked as a professional artist for thirty years. The first book in the nnewts series follows the story of herk, a lovable nnewt who longs for stronger legs, something his mother and father wish they could give him. This is certainly a popular train of thought for tennapels defenders, and tennapel himself loves to go on about how he is the victim of religious intolerance for what he believes. Doug tennapel born july 10, 1966 is best known for the video game character earthworm jim. Doug tennapel writes books, makes art and created catscratch, the neverhood and earthworm jim.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. We devoured this one in one night and ordered books 2 and 3. Discover more about his work in tv, film and video games at the imdb. Nnewts 3 by doug tennapel 9780606401944 boomerang books. He made the comic cardboard, the mysterious mothman and created the youtube hit sockbaby. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This is the first in a series of graphic novels which follow the adventures of herc, a nnewt, who is on both a literal and figurative journey of selfdiscovery. The battle for amphibopolis nnewts paperback june 27, 2017. We got a deal on the first nnewts book on the kindle for a super low price and had to buy the second.
Battle for amphibopolis by doug tennapel overview in the final, epic installment of the nnewts trilogy, the fate of all nnewts hangs in the balance herk, falling under the influence of blakk mudd, is slowly turning into a lizzark and abandoning his nnewt friends. He is the author and illustrator of ghostopolis, bad island, cardboard and tommysaurus rex, all published by graphix. Join facebook to connect with doug tennapel and others you may know. Fiction a little hero faces big challenges in the first book of this totally unique fantasyadventure series. You can find out more at the doug tennapel comics website. Escape from the lizzarks by doug tennapel is another summer reading selection for middle grade readers. His work in animation helped him learn how to draw characters which helped him break into comic books.
Doug tennapel is a graphic novelist, video game designer and tv show developer. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Battle for amphibopolis by doug tennapel booksamillion. Doug is also the creator of the hugely popular character earthworm jim. When his quaint village is attacked by the reptile lizzarks, hes forced to flee his home and leave behind the only life. Doug tennapels most recent graphic novel is nnewts. Discover book depositorys huge selection of doug tennapel books online. He lives is franklin, tennessee, with his wife and their four children.
Doug tennapel books list of books by author doug tennapel. The book nnewts 3 is published by turtleback books. Jan 06, 2015 a little hero faces big challenges in the first book of this totally unique graphic novel fantasyadventure series from doug tennapel. Doug tennapel creates another wonderful world in nnewts. Teachers and students can find more information about his work at his scholastic author page. On doug tennapel, bigotry and supporting hate mostly retro. And, as always with doug tennapel, the story feels cinematic. A little hero faces big challenges in the first book of this totally unique graphic novel fantasyadventure series from doug tennapel.
This is the first time doug tennapel has released a graphic novel with definite plans to continue the story in subsequent books. The rise of herk tommysaurus rex doug tennapel graphic novel bundle pack of 6 by doug tennapel paperback book collection the parent store. 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. Doug tennapel was raised in the town of denair, california. Teachers and students can find more information about his work at. The battle for amphibopolis nnewts tennapel, doug on.
We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Escape from the lizzarks by doug tennapel scholastic. Jan 01, 20 another great graphix book by doug tennapel. His work in television includes creating earthworm jim, nickelodeons catscratch and serving as show runner for the netflixdreamworks veggietales in the house. The title of this book is nnewts 3 and is written by author doug tennapel. 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. When his quaint village is attacked by the reptile lizzarks, hes forced to flee. 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.
Doug tennapel is a graphic novelist, video game designer. Creature tech new edition gear 20th anniversary edition. Doug tennapel s most recent graphic novel is nnewts. A little hero faces big challenges in the first book of this totally unique fantasyadventure series. 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. Do check out my nextmore while i have many more nnewts books outlines, i have no real plans to do your nnewts books. If doug tennapel is being intolerant for his beliefs, arent i being intolerant as well. Im amazed none of his books have been adapted into animated films.
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 novel for teens as well as one of school library journals top 10 graphic novels of 2011. Herks siblings, sissy and zerk, have been corrupted by evil and the lizzark army is still threatening amphibopolis with total. Doug tennapel is the creator of earthworm jim and the neverhood. The epic comic book story of earthworm jim by the creator of earthworm jim. Doug tennapel while i have many more nnewts books outlines, i have no real plans to do your nnewts books. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities. The nnewts book series by doug tennapel includes books escape from the lizzarks, the rise of herk, and the battle for amphibopolis. But when the lizzarks make an allout assault on amphibopolis using a giant monster, herk must seek the help of the megasloth to save the city and his adopted family. Books go search your store deals store gift cards sell help. The isbn of this book is 9780606401944 and the format is hardback. Nnewts series by doug tennapel goodreads share book. 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. Doug tennapel nnewts ratfist earthworm jim the comic bigfoot bill.
See the complete nnewts series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Readers should note that this is only the first in an ongoing series of nnewts books. Doug tennapel graphic novel bundle pack of 6 by doug. Doug writes thoughts and articles about his work on, and has a youtube channel. The first book in the nnewts series follows the story of herk, a lovable nnewt who longs for stronger legs, something his mother and father. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Fox plans to have the picture developed under its wedgeworks subsidiary. Herk, falling under the influence of blakk mudd, is slowly turning into a lizzark and abandoning his nnewt friends.
The reading level is fine, although some of the story line can be a little scary. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Doug tennapel doug tennapel is a graphic novelist, video. Mar 02, 2020 adelaide metzger rated it really liked it. Tennapel began as an animator on attack of the killer tomatoes. 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.
The battle for amphibopolis 01 by doug tennapel isbn. In the final, epic installment of the nnewts trilogy, the fate of all nnewts hangs in the balance. His sister was captured by the lord of the lizzarks, and the lizzarks are terrorizing everything in thier path. Come to think of it, i always feel that way after reading a doug tennapel book.
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