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− | '''''The No Home Boys''''' is a series of novels created by Dustylegs Jefferson.<ref>http://keepbeachcityweird.tumblr.com/post/110233073641</ref> It was first seen in the episode "[[On the Run]]". |
+ | '''''The No Home Boys''''' is a series of novels created by Dustylegs Jefferson.<ref name="Ronaldo">[http://keepbeachcityweird.tumblr.com/post/110233073641 KEEP BEACH CITY NOSTALGIC!]. ''[[Keep Beach City Weird (blog)]]''.</ref> It was first seen in the episode "[[On the Run]]". |
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== Plot == |
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The ''No Home Boys: On the Run'' book features the No Home Boys being chased across the country by "the very fear resting within themselves." |
The ''No Home Boys: On the Run'' book features the No Home Boys being chased across the country by "the very fear resting within themselves." |
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− | === No Home Boys 2: Case of the Pilfered Pegasus === |
+ | === No Home Boys #2: Case of the Pilfered Pegasus === |
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− | '''''No Home Boys 2: Case of the Pilfered Pegasus''''' is a graphic novel adaptation of the fictional |
+ | '''''No Home Boys #2: Case of the Pilfered Pegasus''''' is a graphic novel adaptation of the fictional ''No Home Boys'' book franchise. It is first seen in the episode "On the Run" and featured on [[Ronaldo Fryman|Ronaldo Fryman's]] blog, ''[[Keep Beach City Weird (blog)|Keep Beach City Weird]]''. |
[[Steven Universe (character)|Steven]] has stated that it was a "disastrous graphic novel adaptation." |
[[Steven Universe (character)|Steven]] has stated that it was a "disastrous graphic novel adaptation." |
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− | Ronaldo gave the book a C+, saying, ''"Some fans turned up their noses at the new adventures of the No Home Boys. The old series was a down to earth travelogue - a gritty portrayal of growing up during the [[Wikipedia:Great Depression|Great Depression]]. The new series was full of magic demons, talking animals and ninjas. Sure it didn’t have the same campfire charm, but the expanded “Hoboverse” had much more character development and backstory for readers to sink their teeth into."''<ref |
+ | Ronaldo gave the book a C+, saying, ''"Some fans turned up their noses at the new adventures of the No Home Boys. The old series was a down to earth travelogue - a gritty portrayal of growing up during the [[Wikipedia:Great Depression|Great Depression]]. The new series was full of magic demons, talking animals and ninjas. Sure it didn’t have the same campfire charm, but the expanded “Hoboverse” had much more character development and backstory for readers to sink their teeth into."''<ref name="Ronaldo"/> |
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+ | == History == |
− | + | === "[[On the Run]]" === |
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+ | Steven's appreciation for the book series inspires him and [[Amethyst]] to set out on their own journey across the countryside. |
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+ | === "[[Reformed]]" === |
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+ | A book from this series in seen in [[Amethyst's Room]]. |
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+ | ==="[[Snow Day]]"=== |
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+ | Pearl suggests that they re-read ''The No Home Boys'' after Steven fails to go to Little Homeschool for work. |
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== Reception == |
== Reception == |
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* Steven has stated that it is his favorite book series. |
* Steven has stated that it is his favorite book series. |
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* Ronaldo has stated that while he admired that the graphic novel adaptation expanded the "Hoboverse", he gave it a C+. |
* Ronaldo has stated that while he admired that the graphic novel adaptation expanded the "Hoboverse", he gave it a C+. |
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− | * In "Reformed", ''The No Home Boys: Mystery Train'' makes a brief cameo in one of [[Amethyst|Amethyst's]] junk piles in [[Amethyst's Room|her room]]. |
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− | ==Cultural References == |
+ | == Cultural References == |
* The title of ''Mystery Train'' may be a reference to the 2nd season [[Wikipedia:Adventure Time|Adventure Time]] [[w:c:adventuretime:Mystery Train|episode]] of the same name, as [[Rebecca Sugar]] has worked on Adventure Time before. |
* The title of ''Mystery Train'' may be a reference to the 2nd season [[Wikipedia:Adventure Time|Adventure Time]] [[w:c:adventuretime:Mystery Train|episode]] of the same name, as [[Rebecca Sugar]] has worked on Adventure Time before. |
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− | * ''The No Home Boys'' is based off |
+ | * ''The No Home Boys'' is based off [[Wikipedia:The Boxcar Children|The Boxcar Children]]. |
+ | *''No Home Boys #2: Case of the Pilfered Pegasus'' is a reference to [http://papercutz.com/kids-comics-graphic-novels/hardy-boys The Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers], a graphic novel series published by Papercutz based off [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hardy_Boys The Hardy Boys]. Like ''Case of the Pilfered Pegasus'', Undercover Brothers features manga style art, a drastic tone shift compared to the original series, and covers boasting full color art & new stories. Unlike ''Case of the Pilfered Pegasus'', Undercover Brothers is tied into [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Undercover_Brothers a newer series] of Hardy Boy books and doesn't feature as many prominent supernatural elements. |
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+ | == Gallery == |
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+ | === Screenshots === |
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+ | On the Run 001.png|"[[On the Run]]" |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | === Storyboards === |
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+ | === Model Sheets === |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | === Blog Images === |
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+ | </gallery> |
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Revision as of 19:46, 6 May 2020
This article is about the book series. You may be looking for the soundtrack. |
The No Home Boys is a series of novels created by Dustylegs Jefferson.[1] It was first seen in the episode "On the Run".
Plot
The series of books revolves around two boys who have no home, that live on their own and travel the "countryside".
Books
Some titles include The No Home Boys: On the Run, The No Home Boys: Mystery Train, and The No Home Boys: Rusty Rapids.
The No Home Boys: On the Run book features the No Home Boys being chased across the country by "the very fear resting within themselves."
No Home Boys #2: Case of the Pilfered Pegasus
No Home Boys #2: Case of the Pilfered Pegasus is a graphic novel adaptation of the fictional No Home Boys book franchise. It is first seen in the episode "On the Run" and featured on Ronaldo Fryman's blog, Keep Beach City Weird.
Steven has stated that it was a "disastrous graphic novel adaptation."
Ronaldo gave the book a C+, saying, "Some fans turned up their noses at the new adventures of the No Home Boys. The old series was a down to earth travelogue - a gritty portrayal of growing up during the Great Depression. The new series was full of magic demons, talking animals and ninjas. Sure it didn’t have the same campfire charm, but the expanded “Hoboverse” had much more character development and backstory for readers to sink their teeth into."[1]
History
"On the Run"
Steven's appreciation for the book series inspires him and Amethyst to set out on their own journey across the countryside.
"Reformed"
A book from this series in seen in Amethyst's Room.
"Snow Day"
Pearl suggests that they re-read The No Home Boys after Steven fails to go to Little Homeschool for work.
Reception
- Steven has stated that it is his favorite book series.
- Ronaldo has stated that while he admired that the graphic novel adaptation expanded the "Hoboverse", he gave it a C+.
Cultural References
- The title of Mystery Train may be a reference to the 2nd season Adventure Time episode of the same name, as Rebecca Sugar has worked on Adventure Time before.
- The No Home Boys is based off The Boxcar Children.
- No Home Boys #2: Case of the Pilfered Pegasus is a reference to The Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers, a graphic novel series published by Papercutz based off The Hardy Boys. Like Case of the Pilfered Pegasus, Undercover Brothers features manga style art, a drastic tone shift compared to the original series, and covers boasting full color art & new stories. Unlike Case of the Pilfered Pegasus, Undercover Brothers is tied into a newer series of Hardy Boy books and doesn't feature as many prominent supernatural elements.