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Chuck Dugan Is AWOL: A Novel - With Maps
On the day of his eighteenth birthday, midshipman cadet Chuck Dugan receives a startling letter, including a treasure map drawn by his late father and news that his mother is about to marry a rogue and scoundrel known as "the Admiral." When the Admiral warns Chuck away from his mother, and the Admiral's sons attack the young cadet, Chuck leaps into action, going ...more
Hardcover, 224 pages
Published
April 7th 2005
by Chronicle Books
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The plot is as delightfully corny as anything you'd find in a "boy's novel" from the first half of the 20th century. (I bought one at a resale store once called "Dave Darrin On The Asiatic Express," which I'm sure fits the bill. I don't know why I haven't read that book yet.) Eric's drawings will be familiar to anyone who owns the Criterion Collection editions of brother Wes Anderson's oeuvre. (Did I really just use 'oeuvre'? Suck it.) They are beyond charming; I wish you fin...more
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Do you like video games?
Would you sometimes rather play video games than read a book?
Yeah?
Oh well, I like books so I am going to wah on to you about them.
BUT, pull your eyes away from your games for just a minute because… this book is a lot like a video game. Not a very flash one mind, maybe one from the 90’s, but it’s fast paced, it’s adventurous and it’s addictiv...more
Do you like video games?
Would you sometimes rather play video games than read a book?
Yeah?
Oh well, I like books so I am going to wah on to you about them.
BUT, pull your eyes away from your games for just a minute because… this book is a lot like a video game. Not a very flash one mind, maybe one from the 90’s, but it’s fast paced, it’s adventurous and it’s addictiv...more
I read this one quickly after my Thanksgiving viewing of The Fantastic Mr. Fox. Eric Chase Anderson is the voice of Kristopherson and my good friend Amie let me borrow it. The story is fine enough, but the real draw imo, are the illustrations and maps. If they look familiar, Anderson did the illustrations that were featured throughout his brother's film, The Royal Tennenbaums.
Fun, light-hearted adventure read. I had hoped to snag Noah's attentions with the frequent illustrations, but 2 & 1/2 might be too young still. I will probably hold on to it with the hopes of reading it to my children in the future.
I am a fan of Wes Anderson's movies. His younger brother, Eric, wrote this book. Or should I say, drew this book. A fun story told with the flair and intricate description of a precocious teenage boy, Chuck Dugan is a must read for any Anderson fan. The detailed maps, the simple story telling of a young sailor and the intrigues he discovers. Just fun.
Though simple in terms of plot, Anderson is at his best when pairing humorous maps and illustrations with distinctive, perky prose. A quick, light read perfect for a day at the beach.
It moves along at a good pace and the maps are excellent, but it is very simplistic. Probably good for much younger children.
The main draw to this book was that Eric Chase Anderson wrote it, but more importantly, illustrated it. Eric is the brother of Wes Anderson (The Life Aquatic, Rushmore, The Royal Tenebaums) and since Wes is one of my favorite directors and TLA is one of my favorite movies, I ran to the store to get this book. The illustrations are wonderfully childish and all are based on diagrams and maps and little notations. Unfortunately, the writing itself was also childish and very anti-climatic (not to me...more
fun read. i think this would be even more fun if i were in a casual reading mood.
I have enjoyed the liner notes for Wes Anderson films - this book was like that.
like a wes anderson movie but a book. sort of. but not really.
Fun and amusing. I loved all the drawn maps!
Like reading a Wes Anderson movie. Amazing.
Yeah, it's basically a junior high story. Any six grader would love it. But it fulfills my "Chuck" requirement. (Which I've been pretty lax on.) Anyway, this is written and drawn by Wes Anderson's bro so the artwork is familiar. Nothing too unexpected here, it's a fantasy story with an fantasy protagonist. Although I will allow the almost-drowning prose was written with some good tension.
This book is fantastic. A wonderful read for the beach, not too thorough, not too deep, just fun and the drawings are great! If you enjoyed the graphic art on the packaging of The Royal Tennenbaums, you will at least enjoy the books' mighty array of 'maps'. Eric Chase Anderson is hilarious. :)
I'm not sure how long it's been since I read something I wanted to call "charming."
This book is charming!
Also quite clever and well-written.
You could enjoy it yourself, then hand it to any kid with a literary bent and you'll both be better off.
Cheers.
This book is charming!
Also quite clever and well-written.
You could enjoy it yourself, then hand it to any kid with a literary bent and you'll both be better off.
Cheers.
If you like the artwork on the Life Aquatic DVD, then here you go. Anderson's novel is like reading a film by those very talented Anderson/Wilson boys. Could be in the blood.
Costumes, water, danger, etc.
Costumes, water, danger, etc.
book by Wes Anderson's brother, the guy who does all the original illustrations for the movies and DVDs. it's described as "a novel with maps." fun little book with a few really great moments.
An adventure story! With maps! Fun, quick to read, and engaging.
It's also printed on nice, thick paper. And the maps are witty.
I wish Chuck Dugan was my friend.
It's also printed on nice, thick paper. And the maps are witty.
I wish Chuck Dugan was my friend.
you can buy it for $0.87 on amazon if anyone needs to buy me a present.
more books should incorporate maps into the narrative. i'd be a happier chickadee.
more books should incorporate maps into the narrative. i'd be a happier chickadee.
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A birthday gift that's been lingering on my shelf - It seemed like the perfect book to kick off summer, and it didn't disappoint. A sweetly innocent adventure story.
Super cute story with hilarious maps! It's an adventure for all ages. Very creative, easy to read. I think I finished it in a few hours!
Cute adventure story that's short enough to read in one sitting. The drawings were the highlight, with little notations that were amusing.
Read this book over a couple lunches in late 2005. A children's book for grow's'ed up nerdish hipsters. I really loved the illustrations.
Who enjoys a modern adult fairy tale??? I DO!
AND
There are maps.
DETAILED MAPS.
AND
There are maps.
DETAILED MAPS.
this book is awesome. also awesome is the quote on the back from owen wilson.
oh, so charming. damn you anderson boys and your attention to detail.
Lovely maps.
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Eric Chase Anderson (born 1973) is an American writer & illustrator. Eric was born in Houston, Texas, and is the brother of filmmaker Wes Anderson.
Anderson's first novel, Chuck Dugan Is AWOL, "a novel with maps", was published in 2004 by Narnia Books. His illustrations have also appeared in Time magazine and The New York Observer. He illustrated all of the maps, covers, and o...more
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Anderson's first novel, Chuck Dugan Is AWOL, "a novel with maps", was published in 2004 by Narnia Books. His illustrations have also appeared in Time magazine and The New York Observer. He illustrated all of the maps, covers, and o...more
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