Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret
by Obert Skye
ISBN-10: 1590384903
Leven Thumps returns! Obert Skye's second book, "Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret," is a much-anticipated sequel to "Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo." In the first book readers learn about the existence of Foo and meet Leven, Winter, Clover and Geth among other delightful characters. In this second book, readers are able to explore Foo itself and hope that it will still be there at the end of the book.
Sabine, the darkest and most selfish being in Foo seems to have been splattered in Reality in the previous book, but his evil reach has a presence in Foo, one that Leven and his companions will have to deal with. From the very beginning of this book to the very last page, chaos is all around them as they try to restore Geth as the rightful king. Winter encounters grave dangers on her own as Leven must cross the dreaded Swollen Forest. At every turn there is an obstacle to overcome as Foo is still in turmoil from Sabine's reign of terror. Fate dislikes a plan and leads things in various directions while the four travelers hope for the best. Will Leven learn to trust in fate? He doesn't have much choice!
Foo is a fantastic place to visit and readers will experience things they've never imagined through the glowing eyes of Leven. Obert Skye has a true talent for creating the mystical and drawing readers in to his world. His seemingly laid-back style captivates and then the fast paced plot holds attention until the last page is turned. Foo exists to remind us to hope, imagine and dream; the Leven Thumps books seem to be reminding us how to do these things.
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Children's Fantasy Review
Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo
by Obert Skye
ISBN-10: 1416928065
Review by Heather Froeschl
Have you ever felt as if you were meant to be doing something spectacular? Something more important than playing dodgeball in gym class? Leven Thumps never felt that way, but he should have because he was destined to do something so important that it would ensure that all of us would still be able to dream. Imagine that! A boy who could protect every dream in the world of Reality! But first, he has to realize who he is. In “Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo,” by Obert Skye, Leven will meet Winter, Geth, Clover, and himself, and be introduced to the most magical place ever.
His real mother died when he was born, and so Leven was raised by his aunt and her very lazy boyfriend. Those two never had a kind word for Leven and it was one particularly scary night on the back screened in porch (Leven’s bedroom) when the shadows were trying very hard to penetrate the screen and get at him, that Leven came to meet his sycophant, Clover. Clover had always been around, invisible, and Leven had never known it until now. The little creature is just the first of many Leven will encounter and an introduction to the imaginative world of Foo. Leven is soon met up with Winter, a girl who can freeze things with her thoughts (did I mention that Leven can make lightning strike wherever he wants?), and Geth, the altered physical being that is the exiled but rightful ruler of Foo. It is this team’s mission to make it to the gateway of Foo and to destroy it so that the evil Sabine and his dark shadows cannot escape into reality to wipe out the hope of the world.
Throughout the book readers learn of the wonders of Foo and how our dreams would not exist without it. We get to know Leven as he comes to know himself and are introduced to the wonderful characters of Winter, Geth and Clover. I can’t begin to describe them all, but suffice it to say that you have never met anyone like them. Will Leven make it to the gateway in time? Will the group even be able to find it? There are those who wish to stop them and even Leven isn’t sure about his purpose.
This wonderful book is an absolute joy. Young readers will connect with the characters and root for the cause while adults will delight in a positive reminder to believe in the magical and trust in fate. Obert Skye has written a fantastic tale that will have readers of all ages clamoring for more. His fluid style and direct narrative are so engaging as to draw in even the reluctant reader. “Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo,” is the beginning of a journey you will not want to end. Luckily for you, the adventure continues in “Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret.”
by Obert Skye
ISBN-10: 1416928065
Review by Heather Froeschl
Have you ever felt as if you were meant to be doing something spectacular? Something more important than playing dodgeball in gym class? Leven Thumps never felt that way, but he should have because he was destined to do something so important that it would ensure that all of us would still be able to dream. Imagine that! A boy who could protect every dream in the world of Reality! But first, he has to realize who he is. In “Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo,” by Obert Skye, Leven will meet Winter, Geth, Clover, and himself, and be introduced to the most magical place ever.
His real mother died when he was born, and so Leven was raised by his aunt and her very lazy boyfriend. Those two never had a kind word for Leven and it was one particularly scary night on the back screened in porch (Leven’s bedroom) when the shadows were trying very hard to penetrate the screen and get at him, that Leven came to meet his sycophant, Clover. Clover had always been around, invisible, and Leven had never known it until now. The little creature is just the first of many Leven will encounter and an introduction to the imaginative world of Foo. Leven is soon met up with Winter, a girl who can freeze things with her thoughts (did I mention that Leven can make lightning strike wherever he wants?), and Geth, the altered physical being that is the exiled but rightful ruler of Foo. It is this team’s mission to make it to the gateway of Foo and to destroy it so that the evil Sabine and his dark shadows cannot escape into reality to wipe out the hope of the world.
Throughout the book readers learn of the wonders of Foo and how our dreams would not exist without it. We get to know Leven as he comes to know himself and are introduced to the wonderful characters of Winter, Geth and Clover. I can’t begin to describe them all, but suffice it to say that you have never met anyone like them. Will Leven make it to the gateway in time? Will the group even be able to find it? There are those who wish to stop them and even Leven isn’t sure about his purpose.
This wonderful book is an absolute joy. Young readers will connect with the characters and root for the cause while adults will delight in a positive reminder to believe in the magical and trust in fate. Obert Skye has written a fantastic tale that will have readers of all ages clamoring for more. His fluid style and direct narrative are so engaging as to draw in even the reluctant reader. “Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo,” is the beginning of a journey you will not want to end. Luckily for you, the adventure continues in “Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret.”
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