The Adventures of Toby Baxter Book 2: Riverhome For The Holidays($10.99Value)

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For all the adventure book lovers out there, Tim Wright has an amazing tale to recount: Over the river and through the woods on another quest, he reluctantly goes! Thirteen-year-old Toby Baxter can't wait to pull out his sled and enjoy the massive snowfall. But his winter break is interrupted when a frightening warning draws him once again through his closet into River's home. The magical land from his last visit is dying of its life force—the sword has been taken by the trolls, threatening to destroy the river elves and their allies. Making matters worse for Baxter’s adventure, his arch nemesis, Clygon, the leader of the trolls, is ready and waiting for him, looking for a rematch. As Toby faces this new danger, he will again be challenged with the question: How will you use your power? Will he choose to be wise, or will he give in to his fears? Keeping with the spirit of Toby's first adventure, RiverHome for the Holidays is a humorous tongue-in-cheek middle school-age science fiction book. Toby's Quest is filled with holiday fun, dangers, and inspiration, sure to capture the imagination of lovers of thriller and fantasy adventures. Baxter sci-fi adventure: Here is a holiday book that will make your vacations extra special and adventurous! Tim Wright has penned one of the incredible magic books that captures the essence of holidays. Baxter’s journey will keep you and your young reader glued to the book until the last page, so grab your copy of this one-of-the-must-read sci-fi books. Kids adventure Fantasy: Kid’s adventurous short stories transport them to an imaginative world, one that is filled with possibilities. The Adventures of Toby Baxter has elements of fun, danger, and inspiration, making it one of the most favorite children’s books. Science Fiction short stories: Science fiction short stories are a blend of imagination and exploration. By delving into the realm of science fiction, Tim Wright has produced an engrossing masterpiece that invites children to embark on an exhilarating journey. Thriller mystery magic: The Adventures of Toby Baxter book 2 is a gift to all the thriller and fantasy lovers. Get ready to be intrigued by Toby’s unique fight with his arch-nemesis. Witness how Toby stands up against his enemies, not bowing down to his fears. This adventure book by Tim Wright does not forget to tickle your funny bone. Children's books: Finding compelling children's books can be a challenge. However, Tim Wright has come up with a storybook that promises fun, fantasy, thrill, and excitement, encouraging children to turn to books rather than gadgets! The inspiring and thrilling tale will make children trust in their abilities and imagine the impossible. A fun, imaginative, and vibrant story full of high action and wordplay... A must-read middle grade fantasy. In Wright's enthralling second installment in The Adventures of Toby Baxter, thirteen-year-old Toby has to interrupt his winter break to save the dying magical land of RiverHome. But when RiverHome , the magical land from his last visit, is threatened by trolls who have stolen the life force of the Sword, Toby must return to save it and face off against his arch nemesis Clygon. Toby's power is again tested: will he use it wisely or give into fear? Wright's expert worldbuilding is bolstered by vivid, detailed descriptions and smart, crisp prose. The sharp, witty dialogue inspires giggles of delight. There is an abundance of entertaining characters, such as ogres, trolls, elves, gnomes, wolves along with humans, and a meaningful theme of loyalty to one's friends. At its core, this is a story of courage, resilience, community, and friendship. Fans of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series will want to take a look.— The Prairies Book Review Serious, jolly, and instructive—an entertaining Christmas adventure in the best spirit of the season. This middle-grade sequel sees a young teen return to a fantasy world and battle a troll who has plunged the land into despair. Christmas is fast approaching in Minneapolis. For Toby, only a few months have passed since his first heroic undertakings in RiverHome. But time being tricky, several years have gone by there. The magical barrier that Toby set in place has shattered, and the land has sickened, mostly due to the hope-bringing Christmas Giant having surrendered to the Scrooge-like troll war leader Clygon. Toby is reunited with his elvish and gnome friends yet is soon captured and taken to the stronghold where troll mercenaries are holding the Christmas Giant. Toby's dad and Sid pass through the wardrobe and are faced with the same miserable situation. Can the trio save RiverHome and thwart Clygon's schemes? Wright employs a straightforward narrative in the third person, past tense, writing primarily from Toby's or Sid's perspective but with italicized metatextual asides that break the fourth wall (or its literary equivalent). For example: "The plan was for Toby to—lie on the sled?...l