Title: David and the Foglinian Menace (Tales of the Teleporting Topsider Book 4)
Author: Janyce Brawn
Genre: Juvenile Fantasy, Fantasy
Book Blurb:
When his mother buys an antique water fountain, twelve-year-old David Gonzales is drawn into another adventure down the drainpipes. Foglinians are stealing powerful crystals from the talking rabbits of Rabbitosha and attacking the bird people of Paz. Along the way, a set of living chess pieces help him battle magical cats, giant praying mantises, and a thundering triceratops. Can David save his friends without being stranded forever in the Below Lands?
My Review:
When David’s mother buys an antique water fountain, David is thrust into another adventure with magical rabbits and other animals. Can he stop the Foglinians’ thieving and destruction in the Below Lands? David and the Foglinian Menace is a delight for young readers. Janyce Brawn writes stories elementary and middle-grade readers enjoy reading. The plot is easy to follow with adventure, obstacles to overcome, and relatable circumstances steeped in fantasy. The narration is written in a kid-friendly tone with colorful detail. The flow allows young readers to understand what’s going on and immerse themselves in the story. The characters are colorful and leap from the page.
Let’s start with the characters. David is a regular young boy who has a loving family. He’s written with a realistic pen and kids will relate to him. His reactions ring true, especially when he interacts with magical rabbits, cats, birds, and the Foglinians. This is so important in a story like this. Kids need to be able to put themselves in David’s shoes and they can easily in David and the Foglinian Menace.
The fantasy plot is well-conceived with detailed world-building. Janyce Brawn creates a world that is realistic and filled with fantasy creatures. The good thing about this world-building is that there isn’t any swearing, and the content is rated G, perfect for kids. Parents, rest assured your children will love this fantasy story and you will appreciate the age-appropriate themes in David and the Foglinian Menace.
This is my first book by Janyce Brawn and as a fantasy reader, I loved it. A nice balance of action, adventure, comedy, and overcoming obstacles. I can’t wait to read more from this author. If you love reading fantasy, pick up David and the Foglinian Menace.
My Rating: 5+ stars
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Author Biography:
Janyce Brawn is a retired K-12 English as a Second Language and Spanish teacher who also has a degree in Art. She uses her art training to illustrate magazines and books. With a vivid imagination, Janyce has been writing and drawing since she was a little girl working on handwritten stories and crayoned pictures for books with her twin sister. She and her husband have three grown sons, a daughter-in-law, and one granddaughter. Janyce has used her son’s exploits for inspiration in her writing and art projects over the years. Her Boston Terrier is always curious about what she’s doing at her desk and sticks her short nose into everything, thinking she is helping create characters and scenes. Janyce’s stories and books focus on family values, being kind, and following the Golden Rule to help others through fantasy adventures. When Janyce isn’t writing or drawing, she likes to read, go boating on the nearby lake, or visit with family and friends.
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Reviewed by: Nancy