The girl who loved tom gordon by king, pop up, first. The girl who loved tom gordon a popup book by stephen king. The girl who loved tom gordon popup book by stephen king. That said, the story moves fast and linearly, telling the tale of a very disoriented little girl. Every step of the way of the book i was with trisha as. I had been looking for this bookontape for a while until i finally found it on amazon and it was a terrific ride. It is a fairy tale grimmer than grimm, retold with intricate popups and a breathtaking text.
Chilling things pop up in this book by king, who revises his harrowing 1999 novel about a nineyearold lost in the maine woods. 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. Illustrated by alan dingman, adapted by peter abrahams. A fast reader could gulp it up in one setting and an average one could go with it for around a week. Buy a cheap copy of the girl who loved tom gordon book by stephen king. The interior is in new condition with all moving parts functioning properly. Whether you love king or even just books, you should read this. The book follows the same trend as bag of bones, with king relying more on his literary prowess more than his ability to. This copy looks as if it has never been read or played with. A girl with a crush on a red sox baseball player gets lost on a hike on the appalachian trail. The girl who loved tom gordon 2004, hardcover at the.
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. The girl who loved tom gordon is a short book by all standards. 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. Up for sale is a preowned pop up book by stephen king, the girl who lived tom gordon. I have to admit i did enjoy reading a stephen king story through a different medium, even. The girl who loved tom gordon pop up book one more chapter amazon link. Stephen king, the girl who loved tom gordon signed first edition pop up book. An abridged popup edition of the novel by the same name with text adaptation by peter abrahams and illustration by alan dingman. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I missed the greatness of the girl who loved tom gordon the first time i read the book. The girl who loved tom gordon stephen king pop up book.
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. The girl who loved tom gordon 1999 is a psychological horror novel by american writer stephen king. Little simons publisher, new york, 1999, stated first edition, hardback popup book. The girl who loved tom gordon 38 editions first published in 1999. A popup book by stephen king and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. A popup book by stephen king, alan dingman illustrator, peter abrahams adapted by online at alibris. The girl who loved tom gordon is the 41st book published by stephen king. Stephen kings the girl who loved tom gordon becoming movie. Wee book inn the girl who loved tom gordon popup book.
The girl who loved tom gordon stephen king popup edition. With a convincing mix of youthful optimism and worldweary resignation, reader anne heche adds resonance to this unabridged recording. There was no major book launch for this title, making it particularly scarce to find signed editions. Due to the formats limited space, the exposition is condensed and rushed. 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. Stephen king, kees moerbeek, alan dingman, peter abrahams. At the time, gordon was a pitcher for the boston red sox. Nature isnt her only adversary, though something dangerous may be tracking trisha through the dark woods. The world had teeth and it could bite you with them anytime it wanted.
Theres also a popup version of the book can be great for younger readers. A wonderful addition to any stephen king followers or. Girl who loved tom gordon a pop up book powells books. The girl who loved tom gordon was the first popup book ive read since being in elementary school. New, unmarked first edition of this great popup book by king. Summary the story is set in motion by a family hiking trip, during which trishas brother, pete, and mother constantly squabble about the. When i saw it in the bookstore, it looked interesting, and i had to have it. I read the girl who loved tom gordon by stephen king long ago. Illustrated by alan dingman adapted by peter abrahams. 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. 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. Stephen king says that turning his 1999 bestseller the girl who loved tom gordon into a popup book was an idea that mystified him at first.
Kings new novelwhich begins with that sentencehas teeth, too, and it bites hard. The girl who loved tom gordon by stephen king pop up book. New and unused is this collectible copy of stephen kings book entitled the girl who loved tom gordon. The girl who loved tom gordon book by stephen king. The girl who loved tom gordon by stephen king pop up book the girl who loved tom gordon. Stephen kings first popup is sure to captivate his fans of all ages. Shelfari one more chapter i like this site more so. What to expect from the girl who loved tom gordon kings book focuses on 9yearold trisha mcfarland, who gets lost while hiking the appalachian trail with her mom and brother. In 2004, a popup book adaptation was released with. The girl who loved tom gordon was a very quick read in comparison to his longer works.
This is the ultimate musthave edition for stephen king fans of all ages. 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. See more ideas about the girl who, stephen king books and toms. First edition of the popup book of this a psychological horror novel. It is a fairy tale grimmer than grimm, retold with intricate popups and. The girl who loved tom gordon stephen king wiki fandom. The girl who loved tom gordon popup book stephen king. A popup book popup 12 october 2004 by peter abrahams adapter, stephen king author visit amazons stephen king page.
Lost for days, wandering farther and farther astray, trisha has only her portable radio for comfort. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. 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. The girl who loved tom gordon, by stephen king, is a great book thats even better in popup form. She ends up being lost for days with only a radio for company. I remember because my mom spoiled it for me yea mom im talking about you on my blog. Signed by stephen king in silver pen to the front cover. The girl who loved tom gordon a popup book by stephen. Discussion the girl who loved tom gordon spoilers wow. Abrahams, peter text adaptation, dingman, alan illustrator, mocrbeck, kees paper engineering. Then, i decided to give the book another go since i hardly remembered the book.