Synopses & Reviews
"Wightand#8217;s hilarious twists of language are matched with a wicked sense of fun in the illustrations and frequent sequential-paneled episodes of pretend play...Busy illustrations on every page provide appeal for new readers, especially those who love Captain Underpants, Skippyjon Jones and Ricky Ricotta." - Kirkus starred review for Frankie Pickle and the Closet of Doom andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Like most kids, Frankie Pickle hates cleaning his room. But what happens when his Mom says he never has to clean it again! Frankie and his unstoppable imagination mean fun. He and his side-kick Argyle become explorers swinging on vines, forging paths through piles of clothes, and scooting past lava pits! They perform flawless surgery on a broken action figure! They spend time in the big house. They even become superheroes. But will all this imagining be enough to conquer... the closet of DOOM?
Synopsis
Chapter book meets graphic novel in this first book in a new series featuring a young boy who hates to clean his room. Using his imagination, Frankie Pickle and his sidekick, Argyle, become explorers, surgeons, and even superheroes. Illustrations.
Synopsis
Like most kids, Frankie Pickle hates cleaning his room. But what happens when his Mom says he never has to clean it again? Frankie and his unstoppable imagination mean fun. Illustrations.
Synopsis
Chapter book meets graphic novel in this first book in the series everyone will be talking about. Like most kids, Frankie Pickle hates cleaning his room. But what happens when his mom says he never has to clean it again? For Frankie and his unstoppable imagination, it means he and his sidekick, Argyle, can become explorers swinging on vines, forging paths through piles of clothes, and scooting past lava pits. They can perform flawless surgery on a broken action figure. They can spend time in the big house. They can even become superheroes. But when junk piles grow too high, will all this imagining be enough to conquer . . . the closet of DOOM?
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Eric Wightandlt;/bandgt; is an author, illustrator, and animation director. His first book, andlt;iandgt;My Dead Girlfriendandlt;/iandgt; (Tokyopop), was nominated for the 2008 Best Graphic Novel of the Year Award by the Young Adult Library Services Association. In 2004, Wight won the Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award for his illustration work in andlt;iandgt;The Amazing Adventures of the Escapistandlt;/iandgt;, the comic book adaptation of Michael Chabon's Pulitzer Prize winning novel andlt;iandgt;The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier andamp; Clayandlt;/iandgt;.andnbsp; Eric lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania with his family.andnbsp; Visit him on the web at ericwight.com.andlt;bandgt;Eric Wightandlt;/bandgt; is an author, illustrator, and animation director. His first book, andlt;iandgt;My Dead Girlfriendandlt;/iandgt; (Tokyopop), was nominated for the 2008 Best Graphic Novel of the Year Award by the Young Adult Library Services Association. In 2004, Wight won the Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award for his illustration work in andlt;iandgt;The Amazing Adventures of the Escapistandlt;/iandgt;, the comic book adaptation of Michael Chabon's Pulitzer Prize winning novel andlt;iandgt;The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier andamp; Clayandlt;/iandgt;.andnbsp; Eric lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania with his family.andnbsp; Visit him on the web at ericwight.com.