Advance reading copy of the the girl who loved tom gordon, a popup book by stephen king. Stephen kings first popup is sure to captivate his fans of all ages. Gordon was one of several children born to annie and thomas gordon. The girl who loved tom gordon by stephen king librarything. I read the book on my kindle paperwhite so the locations refer to that version of the book sorry if you were looking for page numbers. While on a hike in the appalachian trail, 9 year old trisha mcfarland gets aggravated with the fighting between her mother and brother about the recent divorce. Illustrated by alan dingman, adapted by peter abrahams. A popup book by stephen king, alan dingman illustrator, peter abrahams adapted by online at alibris. Hanson, spice girls, tubthumping, titanic, flubber, and so on.
The girl who loved tom gordon characters gradesaver. Nature isnt her only adversary, though something dangerous may be tracking trisha through the dark woods. For starters it is an adaptation of a great king novel. Discussion the girl who loved tom gordon spoilers wow. With a convincing mix of youthful optimism and worldweary resignation, reader anne heche adds resonance to this unabridged recording. The girl who loved tom gordon this book is one of the many that stephen king has written but its not about evil clowns demented cars or psycopathic innkeepers its about a little girl who gets lost in the woods. This book tells the story of a nineyearold girl who becomes lost while hiking in.
There was no major book launch for this title, making it particularly scarce to find signed editions. I read the girl who loved tom gordon by stephen king long ago. This book tells the story of a nineyearold girl who becomes lost while hiking in the woods. It is a fairy tale grimmer than grimm, retold with intricate popups and. Stephen king, the girl who loved tom gordon signed first edition pop up book. Shelfari one more chapter i like this site more so. His popularity in boston at this point led new englandbased writer and red sox fan stephen king to reference him as the object of infatuation for the young protagonist of the 1999 novel the girl who loved tom gordon. 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. Guaranteed genuine stephen king autograph with certificate of authenticity included.
The girl who loved tom gordon by abigail leach on prezi. The girl who loved tom gordon pop up book one more chapter amazon link. Using her wits for navigation and her walkman for solace, will trisha survive in the wilderness by herself. 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. A short interview on the today show in 2004 with katie couric and stephen king about the girl who loved tom gordon pop up edition childrens book. Not only that, but nearly every reference places it specifically in early 1998. In 2004, a popup book adaptation was released with design by kees moerbeek and illustration by alan dingman. When i saw it in the bookstore, it looked interesting, and i had to have it. 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.
The girl who loved tom gordon by tayler mumley on prezi. Chilling things pop up in the girl who loved tom gordon. Gordon attended avon park high school in avon park, florida, and was a letterman in baseball. 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. The girl who loved tom gordon 1999 is a psychological horror novel by american writer stephen king. A very well presented stephen king first edition the girl who loved tom gordon pop up book. A film adaptation to be produced by chris romero was announced in 2019 the story is set in motion by a family hiking trip, during which trishas brother and mother. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves art, king, or just fun interactive books. They were fighting again, gosh what a surprise that. That said, the story moves fast and linearly, telling the tale of a very disoriented little girl. 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 pop up book. The girl who loved tom gordon pop up book by stephen king. I have to admit i did enjoy reading a stephen king story through a different medium, even though it was a popup book.
Feb 01, 2000 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. The girl who loved tom gordon by king, pop up, first edition. I bought this book because i love stephen king novels and had never come across this item. The girl who loved tom gordon really made me think about more than just trisha mcfarland being lost in the woods it made me think about how hard it is for a 9 yearold to deal with her parents divorce and her brothers negative attitude. Lost for days, wandering farther and farther astray, trisha has only her portable radio for comfort. Every step of the way of the book i was with trisha as she tried to find her way back to civilization. I had been looking for this book ontape for a while until i finally found it on amazon and it was a terrific ride. An abridged popup edition of the novel by the same name with text adaptation by peter abrahams and illustration by alan dingman. The girl who loved tom gordon by king, pop up abebooks.
The girl who loved tom gordon is a novel by stephen king. The girl who loved tom gordon is the 41st book published by stephen king. Stephen king, kees moerbeek, alan dingman, peter abrahams. Summary this book is about girl named trisha who, on a hike with her family, gets lost and. 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. Due to the fact that tom gordon was, at the time, the closer for the boston red sox. Girl who loved tom gordon a pop up by kingsley charles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. Fully cloth bound in original publishers plastic sealed wrapper. The girl who loved tom gordon by stephen king scholastic. I remember because my mom spoiled it for me yea mom im talking about you on my blog. The girl who loved tom gordon was the first popup book ive read since being in elementary school.
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. It is about a nine year old girl named trisha mcfarland, who disappears off of a trail with her mother and brother in the appalachian mountains. The story is set in motion by a family hiking trip, during which trishas. But the amazing details and different facets that spring from the pages really put you. The girl who loved tom gordon by king, pop up, first. He was raised in abject poverty and his parents could not afford a telephone. The girl who loved tom gordon 200002 edition open library. This is one of my favorite king novels i even own the popup book version of this. Dec 22, 2015 the following are quotes of stephen kings the girl who loved tom gordon. I recently picked up the girl who loved tom gordon in the seatac airport while waiting for my flight back to the east coast. This book is one of my favourite books written by stephen king. Whether you love king or even just books, you should read this. The girl who loved tom gordon was a very quick read in comparison to his longer works.
The following are quotes of stephen kings the girl who loved tom gordon. Little house on the prairie, psychological fiction, adventure stories. 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. This is a story about a nine year old girl who gets lost in the woods of maine of course with king, it is always maine king names the chapters in this book after baseball innings top of the fourth, eight inning, etc. The girl who loved tom gordon stephen king wiki fandom. Theres also a popup version of the book can be great for younger readers.
Apr 03, 2014 omg, a stephen king popup book wants ive read girl who loved tom gordon years ago, and really enjoyed it, so it would be fun to relive the experience through this fun looking 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 world had teeth and it could bite you with them anytime it wanted. Then, i decided to give the book another go since i hardly remembered the book. Doing this made her feel better and worsebetter because it felt more like praying than actual. Quotes from the girl who loved tom gordon evin hughes. The story is equal parts compelling, as it is horrifying, making the simple elements of wilderness something to fear and respect. Moerbeek, kees and a great selection of related books, art and. The girl who loved tom gordon is a psychological horror novel by american writer stephen king. Ironically, he would leave the red sox in 1999, the year of the book s publication. Buy a cheap copy of the girl who loved tom gordon book by stephen king. The girl who loved tom gordon stephen king popup edition.
The girl who loved tom gordon info on rare stephen king books. Due to the formats limited space, the exposition is condensed and rushed. Now at the base of it i did not think the book was very. Trisha, the title girl, is on a hike with her recently divorced mom and sullen brother. The girl who loved tom gordon evaluation i give this book three stars figurative language her skin turned to ice and her throat closed. The girl who loved tom gordon by stephen king this is a very suspenseful novel. The girl who loved tom gordon popup book by stephen king. A film adaptation to be produced by chris romero was announced in 2019.
This is the ultimate musthave edition for stephen king fans of all ages. Review of stephen kings the girl who loved tom gordon. A popup book popup hardcover january 1, 2004 by peter king, stephen. More information about this seller contact this seller 24. After subsequent stops in houston and both sides of chicago, gordon landed in new york. Brilliantly read by anne heche and so very gripping that i soon gave up on listening to her while lying in bed, trying to go to sleep. 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. This is a unique item with some very intricate engineering and very special artwork. I was about fifty pages away from the end of the stand and i knew that wouldnt last the million or so hours i was going to spend crammed in the back of a southwest airlines dc3 bus with wings. I missed the greatness of the girl who loved tom gordon the first time i read the book. It is written with great detail, and is very well thought out. 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 book has one extra pop in the front of the book, otherwise the interior of the book is very similar to the trade edition. At the time, gordon was a pitcher for the boston red sox. This study guide consists of approximately 69 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the girl who loved tom gordon. The girl who loved tom gordon by stephen king, 200002, pocket books edition, mass market paperback in english 1st pocket books printing 1. In this book, the setting helps create a more intense and thrilling plot.
The girl who loved tom gordon by stephen king pop up book the girl who loved tom gordon. Signed by stephen king in silver pen to the front cover. It is a fairy tale grimmer than grimm, retold with intricate popups and a breathtaking text. Apr 20, 2016 a short interview on the today show in 2004 with katie couric and stephen king about the girl who loved tom gordon pop up edition childrens book.
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