The girl who loved tom gordon pop-up book

Signed by stephen king on the front panel in a gold pen. The girl who loved tom gordon was the first popup book ive read since being in elementary school. The girl who loved tom gordon 1999 is a psychological horror novel by american writer stephen king. The girl who loved tom gordon background gradesaver. The girl who loved tom gordon tells the story of nineyearold trisha mcfarland, whose saturday afternoon outing with her mother and brother turns into an eight day nightmare when trisha gets lost in the woods. Kings new novelwhich begins with that sentencehas teeth, too, and it bites hard. Jan 24, 2003 the girl who loved tom gordon is the ideal stephen king story to adapt to a pop up format, which will capture the suspense, motion, emotion, inner turmoil, and humor of steves work. The girl who loved tom gordon by stephen king pop up book the girl who loved tom gordon. Girl who loved tom gordon a pop up author kingsley charles illustrator king stephen formatbinding hardcover book condition used fine jacket condition none edition uncorrected dummy proof. Illustrated by alan dingman, adapted by peter abrahams. The girl who loved tom gordon was rereleased as a popup book in 2004. One thing that really propelled the book up to the top for me was just how much i connected with trisha, many of the things that she fears in the novel are things that i fear as well, and it was done in such a way that it felt like it was more real if that makes sense.

Apr 22, 2015 while the girl who loved tom gordon still has paranormal elements, they are malleable to interpretation and therefor this isnt a typical horror novel that nonking readers expect from him. In 2004, a popup book adaptation was released with. This is a page from the pop up version of stephen kings book. The girl who loved tom gordon stephen king popup edition. A novel lost in the maine woods, a nineyearold girl keeps hope alive by listening to red sox pitcher tom gordon on her walkman radio while the sun sets and a dangerous stalker draws nearer. Girl who loved tom gordon a pop up book powells books. The girl who loved tom gordon by stephen king pop up book. As a stephen king fan i am thrilled to own this popup book. In 2004, a pop up book adaptation was released with design by kees moerbeek and illustration by alan dingman. It is a fairy tale grimmer than grimm, retold with intricate popups and a breathtaking text. Trisha, the title girl, is on a hike with her recently divorced mom and sullen brother, pete. Abrahams, peter text adaptation, dingman, alan illustrator, mocrbeck, kees paper engineering. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves art, king, or just fun interactive books.

Chilling things pop up in this book by king, who revises his harrowing 1999 novel about a nineyearold lost in the maine woods. A novel and over one million other books are available for. The girl who loved tom gordon a popup book by stephen king. First edition of the pop up book of this a psychological horror novel. While the girl who loved tom gordon still has paranormal elements, they are malleable to interpretation and therefor this isnt a typical horror novel that nonking readers expect from him. A popup book popup hardcover january 1, 2004 by peter king, stephen. Whether you love king or even just books, you should read this. I enjoyed the experience of reading it and following along the girls daily struggles as well as strengths. Theres also a popup version of the book can be great for younger readers. The girl who loved tom gordon this is a page from the. I read the girl who loved tom gordon by stephen king long ago. Stephen king, the girl who loved tom gordon signed first edition pop up book. This is a page from the popup version of stephen kings book. Downloads the girl who loved tom gordon limited edition.

Up for sale is a preowned pop up book by stephen king, the girl who lived tom gordon. Discussion the girl who loved tom gordon spoilers wow. A popup book by stephen king, alan dingman illustrator, peter abrahams adapted by online at alibris. Girl who loved tom gordon a pop up by kingsley charles. I bought this book because i love stephen king novels and had never come across this item. The girl who loved tom gordon info on rare stephen king books. This is one of my favorite king novels i even own the pop up book version of this. The girl who loved tom gordon was a very quick read in comparison to his longer works. The girl who loved tom gordon was the first pop up book ive read since being in elementary school. The girl who loved tom gordon this is a page from the pop. May 31, 2017 in the girl who loved tom gordon, available as a novel and illustrated pop up book, a tween named trisha is separated from her family in a vast forest. The the girl who loved tom gordon community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Comparing prices for the girl who loved tom gordon. Nature isnt her only adversary, though something dangerous may be tracking trisha through the dark woods.

I have to admit i did enjoy reading a stephen king story through a different medium, even though it was a pop up book. The girl who loved tom gordon was a great addition to my collection and a welcome distraction to many of the ya titles ive been reading of late. An abridged pop up edition of the novel by the same name with text adaptation by peter abrahams and illustration by alan dingman. A popup book trisha mcfarland is a plucky 9yearold hiking with her brother and mom, who is grimly determined to give the kids a. The girl who loved tom gordon pop up book one more chapter amazon link. I missed the greatness of the girl who loved tom gordon the first time i read the book. For starters it is an adaptation of a great king novel. When i saw it in the bookstore, it looked interesting, and i had to have it. The girl who loved tom gordon popup book by stephen king. A huge fan of tom gordon, a boston red sox relief pitcher, she listens to baseball games and fantasizes that her hero will save her. Shelfari one more chapter i like this site more so. It is a childrens version of stephen kings novel of the same name. At less than 250 pages, the girl who loved tom gordon is one of kings shortest novels and is almost entirely dependent upon the two title characters to drive its narrative and themes.

One thing that really propelled the book up to the top for me was just how much i connected with trisha, many of the things that she fears in the novel are things that i fear as well, and. It is a fairy tale grimmer than grimm, retold with intricate pop ups and a breathtaking text. This is the ultimate musthave edition for stephen king fans of all ages. Immediately download the the girl who loved tom gordon summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching the girl who loved tom gordon.

The girl who loved tom gordon by king, pop up, first edition. A popup book book download peter abrahams, stephen king, kees moerbeek and alan dingman download the girl who loved tom gordon limited edition. Every step of the way of the book i was with trisha as she tried to find her way back to civilization. Advance reading copy of the the girl who loved tom gordon, a popup book by stephen king. The girl who loved tom gordon 2004, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Summary the story is set in motion by a family hiking trip, during which trishas brother, pete, and mother constantly squabble about the mothers divorce with her. The girl who loved tom gordon popup stephen king wiki. Signed by stephen king in silver pen to the front cover. The girl who loved tom gordon is the 41st book published by stephen king.

The girl who loved tom gordon a popup book by stephen. The world had teeth and it could bite you with them anytime it wanted. Still reeling from the fallout of her parents divorce, trisha has begun to feel invisible whenever she is around her mother, quilla, and her brother, pete. Due to the formats limited space, the exposition is condensed and rushed. A rare king book that has always eluded me in stores, the girl who loved tom gordon, is an exception ply written novel, that combines kings masterpiece style with new territory that he easily conquers. First edition of the popup book of this a psychological horror novel. Stephen kings awardwinning, bestselling novel the girl who loved tom gordon is stunningly told in this, the first pop up book by the master of suspense. At the ending, i saw a bit of kings imagination which satisfied my appetite. That said, the story moves fast and linearly, telling the tale of a very disoriented little girl. Little simons publisher, new york, 1999, stated first edition, hardback popup book. This book has one extra pop in the front of the book, otherwise the interior of the book is very similar to the trade edition.

The girl who loved tom gordon by king, pop up, first. Stephen kings first popup is sure to captivate his fans of all ages. Jul 12, 20 the girl who loved tom gordon limited edition. The girl who loved tom gordon was rereleased as a pop up book in 2004. The overarching theme is the need to commit to a plan for survival and stick to it. Then, i decided to give the book another go since i hardly remembered the book. I remember because my mom spoiled it for me yea mom im talking about you on my blog.

I have to admit i did enjoy reading a stephen king story through a different medium, even though it was a popup book. The pop up book of the the girl who loved tom gordon limited edition. Stephen kings awardwinning, bestselling novel the girl who loved tom gordon is stunningly told in this, the first popup book by the master of suspense. A film adaptation to be produced by chris romero was announced in 2019. The story is equal parts compelling, as it is horrifying, making the simple elements of wilderness something to fear and respect. The girl who loved tom gordon by king, pop up abebooks. There was no major book launch for this title, making it particularly scarce to find signed editions. Lost for days, wandering farther and farther astray, trisha has only her portable radio for comfort. The novel version of the girl who loved tom gordon was a nominee for the washington state evergreen young adult book award, a 2000 yalsa best book for young adults, and a 1999 nominee for the bram stoker award for superior achievement. A popup book by stephen king and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now.

The girl who loved tom gordon, by stephen king, is a great book thats even better in popup form. In the girl who loved tom gordon, available as a novel and illustrated popup book, a tween named trisha is separated from her family in a vast forest. An abridged popup edition of the novel by the same name with text adaptation by peter abrahams and illustration by alan dingman. I really liked the play of perception and the pov of trisha patricia our protagonist, lending the interpretation of the story open to the reader to draw her or his own conclusions. The girl who loved tom gordon stephen king wiki fandom. The girl who loved tom gordon was not your typical stephen king book. Apr 06, 1999 i missed the greatness of the girl who loved tom gordon the first time i read the book. Still reeling from the fallout of her parents divorce, trisha has begun to feel invisible whenever she is around her mother, quilla, and her. During a sixmile hike on the mainenew hampshire branch of the appalachian trail, nineyearold trisha mcfarland quickly tires of the constant bickering between her older brother and her recently divorced mother. The girl who loved tom gordon stephen king pop up book. The girl who loved tom gordon is the ideal stephen king story to adapt to a popup format, which will capture the suspense, motion, emotion, inner turmoil, and humor of steves work.