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.
"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
"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
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