I LOVE this book. I read it in 4th grade. I think it had some violance but an absolute page turner!
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Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo (Leven Thumps, Book 1)
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Occasionally fun but too long and poorly written.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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About Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo (Leven Thumps, Book 1)
Parents need to know that there is some mild fantasy violence here: attacks by several monsters, one of which is lured off a cliff to its death. A scene where a sentient tree is ground down into a sentient toothpick might disturb some sensitive children.
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- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Perfect for 8 and up!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
This story uses some wonderful vocabulary building words that will get a parent involved to get the full building power of this wonderful story about self-doubt turning into self-esteem. A story of children told they are worthless rising above all odds and doing what is right in the face of great adversity. To Me this is an awesome series of books with heroic children along the lines of Horrendous the Horrible & Unfortunate Events. Obert Skye is definitely a blessing & this book would blast Lord of the Rings out of the water if made into the Hollywood CGI is deserves to become with Johnny Dep as Sabine. My 3rd & 7th graders love Leven's adventures & can't wait to read Pilage cause we are mad for dragons!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
This is the Best Book Ever
It's so new and so amazingly adventurous and magical! You'll just love Clover, who's awesomely funny, and the main character is so humble and cute, and the 'side-kick' (I guess) is icy but sweet. Geth is so very cool. But that comes up more in the later books. Some people may be deterred by the fact that he's a toothpick. You've just got to expect that kind of thing when you dive into the world of Foo! It's what makes it so fun!
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
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