"Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo" by Obert Skye

Pages: 339
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Fiction

Back Cover Synopsis: "Fourteen-year-old Leven Thumps 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 the dream-world have been sent to retrieve Leven, who alone has the power to save Foo. Enter Clover, a wise-cracking, fuzzy, foot-high sidekick; Winter, a girl with a spectacular gift of her own; and Geth, the exiled but rightful ruler of Foo. Their mission: to convince Leven Thumps that he has the power to save Foo and help him reach the hidden gateway and destroy it before it is too late..."

Review: They say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Well, I don't follow that advice all the time. I saw the cover of this book and was immediately intrigued. And I am glad I did. Not only is it an inventive story, but I could relate to the characters. Also, there is a lot of subtle (and not so subtle) humor throughout the book. I loved it. I found myself laughing out loud. Obert Skye is a very talented writer and can really tell a magical and awe-inspiring story.

The concept of Foo amazes me. Basically, it is the land where the all the dreams of our world live. Because of Foo, we can be hopeful, joyful, and imaginative. Without Foo, there would be nothing to live for, nothing to hope for. At that is exactly what Leven Thumps and his "gang" try to stop.

This is the first book of the series. So, if you like reading a series, this is it. Love it! Let me know what you think!