Book #1
Title: Leven Thumps and the Eyes of Want
Author: Obert Skye
Pages: 438
Genre: fantasy, children
Finished: January 1, 2009
Recommend?: Absolutely
Back cover blurb:
"The war to unite Foo and Reality is beginning! Humanity's only hope is Leven Thumps. Not only must Leven race across Foo to stop the whispered secret before the deadly truth is revealed, but he must also travel to the mysterious island of Lith. There abides the Want, the manic dream-master who can give Leven the gifts he needs against a foreboding army of rants and other Foo beings.
If you are willing and have the courage, you're invited to join the adventure of Book Three. Travel to Sycophant Run, survive the Waves of the Lime Sea, and discover a new gateway to Foo. But beware: the true threat to the dreams of mankind lurks beneath the soil."
Review:
I've really enjoyed reading this series. It's definately pointed towards younger readers, although the books are long and might be daunting, adults can definately enjoy them. The series is very whimsical and the author doesn't take himself too seriously. The basic scenario is that Foo is a world where dreams are made and enhanced for us humans, who live in Reality. Leven is a young boy who is drawn into this world and now has to help save it from several people who are trying to destroy it. Not an original theme by any means, but the characters are charming and continue to be so in this third book of four (so far).
Book Count
1 / 50
(2.0%)
Pages Count
438 / 15,000
(2.9%)
Next up: The Red Queen by Margaret Drabble
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