The Cardboard Kingdom: The Cardboard Kingdom

by Chad Sell
In this graphic novel, neighborhood kids create imaginative costumes and personas to entertain themselves during the summer.
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  1. summon
    ask to come
    Summon forth my fearsome new creature!
  2. minion
    a servile or fawning dependent
    Stand firm, my minions!
  3. banshee
    a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death
    In my day, girls knew to behave and be quiet. Not act like a hellion or yell like a banshee.
  4. alchemist
    one who tried to change ordinary metals into gold
    The Alchemist and the Blacksmith
  5. blacksmith
    someone who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
    Where's the blacksmith's new shop?
  6. rune
    a letter from an ancient Germanic alphabet
    I spent my gold on this rune sword. It's sorceress-proof.
  7. flimsy
    lacking solidity or strength
    It's not my fault your work is so flimsy, Becky!
  8. elixir
    a substance believed to cure all ills
    New! Elixir of Goomi Bear
    Weapon repellent
  9. crimson
    of the color between orange and purple in the color spectrum
    First, tears from a crimson bull...
  10. electrolyte
    a solution that conducts electricity
    Gator sweat, for electrolytes!
  11. eternity
    time without end
    And of course, lemon juice! From like the crystal lemon of eternity.
  12. ensnare
    take or catch as if in a trap
    And now my magical pea has ensnared her forever!
  13. rogue
    a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
    Yup! Miguel the Rogue! Deadly and dashing!
  14. dashing
    lively and spirited
    Yup! Miguel the Rogue! Deadly and dashing!
  15. peasant
    one of a class of agricultural laborers
    You can be...a peasant.
  16. physics
    the science of matter and energy and their interactions
    You can't superpunch a dragon at the speed of light. Physics won't allow it!
  17. affirmative
    a positive reply
    You're that robot kid, right?
    Affirmative.
  18. consumption
    the process of taking food into the body through the mouth
    Negative. Chocolate oil is for robot consumption only.
  19. humble
    marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
    I am but a humble scribe.
  20. scribe
    someone employed to make written copies of documents
    I am but a humble scribe.
  21. chronicle
    record in order or make a historical record of
    I collect and chronicle all that happens in this...The Cardboard Kingdom!
  22. fare
    proceed, get along, or succeed
    I have heard whispers of your epic quest for friendship! How did you fare?
  23. tome
    a large and scholarly book
    Or he went on an epic journey! To find tomes of forbidden knowledge!
  24. gargoyle
    an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure
    I vow...from this day forward...all that I see...is under the protection of...The Gargoyle!
  25. cyborg
    a person whose body is partially mechanical
    There were cyborgs! And mutants!
  26. organic
    relating to chemical compounds having a carbon basis
    Organic matter detected. Initiating human extermination in 3...2...
  27. initiate
    set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
    Organic matter detected. Initiating human extermination in 3...2...
  28. commence
    begin or get started
    The destruction commences at one o'clock sharp.
  29. toxic
    of or relating to or caused by a poison
    It's probably toxic and—it tingles!
  30. lackey
    a servile or submissive follower
    Your sister is not your slave or lackey or test subject!
  31. incantation
    a ritual reciting of words believed to have a magical effect
    Your mom says you like magic stuff? Like...tricks?
    Like evil spells and incantations.
  32. exile
    the act of expelling a person from their native land
    I'm a sorceress. In exile.
  33. constructive
    tending to improve or promote development
    Sheesh! Some people just can't take constructive criticism.
  34. repellent
    a chemical substance that keeps animals away
    Aaaahhh! And me without my bug repellent!
  35. proportion
    magnitude or extent
    You made my proportions far too...generous.
  36. megalopolis
    a very large urban complex
    Megalopolis
    Coming soon
    (No peeking)
  37. thrive
    make steady progress
    Running a thriving business isn't exciting?
  38. titanic
    of great force or power
    Your final challenge is a titanic tower of terror!
  39. catapult
    an engine providing medieval artillery used during sieges
    What about, um...a catapult? Or...a laser cannon?
  40. forge
    create by hammering
    This one was forged in dragonfire!
Created on Mon Jan 06 16:46:51 EST 2020 (updated Wed Jan 08 09:02:06 EST 2020)

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