The Gateway
$39.53
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
21 August 2006
Summary
WELCOME TO FOO.
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 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 ha…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781416928065 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1416928065 |
| Author: | Obert Skye |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Aladdin Paperbacks |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 21 August 2006 |
| Weight: | 311g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 30mm |
| Series: | Leven Thumps |
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Critics Review
“This rollicking, suavely told tale should captivate readers.”–The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Splendidly unpredictable plot twists… . [With] deliciously menacing monsters, equally delicious turns of phrase, and sly riffs on everything from pop music to Harry Potter, the author sends Leven Thumps and company on a long, strange trip, culminating in a literally explosive climax.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Excellent … palpable excitement and suspense. Kids and adults will enjoy this charming tale of good and evil.” – Publishers Weekly“This rollicking, suavely told tale should captivate readers.” – The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
About The Author
Obert Skye
Obert Skye was born on a stormy night in the back of a fast-moving taxi, in the middle of the week during an average-length year. He is the middle child in a family with an odd number of children. Obert’s interests include falling from great heights, devouring books, and fighting for Foo. He also likes the beach. The author of the bestselling Leven Thumps series, Obert travels around the world telling all who will listen about the importance of Foo. He currently lives in the United States in a place a bit colder than he would prefer.
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