I recently finished reading Leven Thumps and The Gateway to Foo (Leven Thumps #1) by Obert Skye.
Synopsis:
"Fourteen-year-old Leven Thumps (a.k.a. "Lev") lives a wretched life in Burnt Culvert, Oklahoma. But his life is about to change and his destiny be fulfilled as he learns about a secret gateway that bridges two worlds -- the real world and Foo, a place created at the beginning of time in the folds of the mind that makes it possible for mankind to dream and hope, aspire and imagine. But Foo is in chaos, and three transplants from that dreamworld have been sent to retrieve Lev, who alone has the power to save Foo.Enter Clover, a wisecracking, foot-high sidekick; Winter, a girl with a special power of her own; and Geth, the rightful heir to Foo. Their mission: to convince Lev that he has the power to save Foo. Can this unique band of travelers help Lev overcome his doubt? Will Lev find the gateway in time? Or will Sabine and his dark shadows find the gateway first and destroy mankind?" Goodreads.
I was excited to get into another fantasy novel, especially one set so close to home. I have to say that I really liked this book, which was apparent by how quickly I finished it. Leven is a believable character as is his female sidekick. The hardship of their early lives gives them grounding for their adventure. The development of Geth's character and the laughable Clover was believable and comical at times. It would have been nice to have more background on Sabine and the trouble in Foo, but this is most likely resolved throughout the rest of the series.
Book 2: Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret is taunting me on my bookshelf! I am forcing myself to finish the books I am already working on before beginning Book 2, but boy is it hard!
Final Score:
5 Paws-So good, I would read it again!
Synopsis:
"Fourteen-year-old Leven Thumps (a.k.a. "Lev") lives a wretched life in Burnt Culvert, Oklahoma. But his life is about to change and his destiny be fulfilled as he learns about a secret gateway that bridges two worlds -- the real world and Foo, a place created at the beginning of time in the folds of the mind that makes it possible for mankind to dream and hope, aspire and imagine. But Foo is in chaos, and three transplants from that dreamworld have been sent to retrieve Lev, who alone has the power to save Foo.Enter Clover, a wisecracking, foot-high sidekick; Winter, a girl with a special power of her own; and Geth, the rightful heir to Foo. Their mission: to convince Lev that he has the power to save Foo. Can this unique band of travelers help Lev overcome his doubt? Will Lev find the gateway in time? Or will Sabine and his dark shadows find the gateway first and destroy mankind?" Goodreads.
I was excited to get into another fantasy novel, especially one set so close to home. I have to say that I really liked this book, which was apparent by how quickly I finished it. Leven is a believable character as is his female sidekick. The hardship of their early lives gives them grounding for their adventure. The development of Geth's character and the laughable Clover was believable and comical at times. It would have been nice to have more background on Sabine and the trouble in Foo, but this is most likely resolved throughout the rest of the series.
Book 2: Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret is taunting me on my bookshelf! I am forcing myself to finish the books I am already working on before beginning Book 2, but boy is it hard!
Final Score:
5 Paws-So good, I would read it again!