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Library Journal
Reviewed on October 19, 2012 | E-Originals
TenNapel's previous graphic novels Ghostopolis and Bad Island are both critically acclaimed, and it looks as if his latest work will continue the run of success. Out of work and struggling to raise his son alone, Mike is down on his luck. He knows times are tough when the best present he can afford for his son Cam's birthday is an empty cardb...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on August 1, 2012
Cam Howerton's out-of-work father is so broke, the best he can do for Cam's birthday is an empty cardboard box purchased from a toy seller with two mysterious rules: return every unused scrap of cardboard and don't ask for any more. "Worst present in the history of birthdays," thinks Mr. Howerton, but the box becomes a project. What should father and son make out of the box? "A boxer," Cam suggests. So, as with Rabbi Loew's ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
Cam Howerton's out-of-work father gives him a cardboard box for his birthday. "Worst present in the history of birthdays," thinks Mr. Howerton...Log In or Sign Up to Read More