The Adventures of Tubby Nugget: Escape from Nuggetville #1 - by Jenine Pastores & Josh Jackson (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Embark on an unforgettable journey with social media sensation Tubby Nugget in this delightful graphic novel!

Welcome to Nuggetville, a quaint town on Planet Nüg that the adorable and ever-optimistic Tubby Nugget calls home. Life there is sweet, filled with playful friends, delicious snacks, and endless creativity.

But when the time comes for Tubby to take part in the customary Dunking ceremony to become a golden nugget--and say goodbye to the life he's always known as a little nug--he realizes that he yearns for something different. Can his heart feel at home somewhere new? Join Tubby on a daring journey as he bravely defies tradition to stay true to himself.

Whether you're a longtime fan of Tubby Nugget or new to his adventures, this graphic novel promises to be a nugget of joy in your reading collection. Grab your favorite snack and get ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure with Tubby Nugget!

Review Quotes

"A heartfelt celebration of staying young at heart." --Kirkus Reviews

". . . a perky, pudgy nugget who wants to upend the status quo is pretty hard to resist." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

About the Author

Jenine Pastores previously worked as a creative producer and screenwriter in the film and commercial industry for names such as Jon M. Chu, Jubilee Media, and Alabaster Co. Jenine began writing and producing Tubby Nugget content with Josh due to their shared love for animations and cartoons in 2018. In the present, she is now the team's chief creative officer and the voice of Tubby Nugget in all of Nuggetverse's animated content.

Josh Jackson has previously worked as a director, motion graphics artist, and film editor for notable media companies such as Netflix and Jubilee Media. He currently utilizes his artistic background and strengths as a film director and VFX artist to animate and bring the Tubby Nugget comics to life. He officially cofounded Nuggetverse Inc. as its CEO with Jenine in 2018.