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Lepunia: The Last Galloper
The Last Galloper is the second book of the Lepunia Trilogy.
Jackson Swift and his companions want nothing more than to return to Lepunia, but will they ever make it? At every juncture they encounter new difficulties and discover those in need of assistance. Jackson must confront what it truly means to be a Galloper. Can the bonds of friendship he has formed with his companions carry him through fire, water, and the very depths of despair? Will the Swiftness pierce the darkness with the light of hope?
Meanwhile in Lepunia, Onesie Spurge desperately forges a rebellion against Brand and his coyote forces. From the ashes of the Founding Day massacre come new heroes and unexpected allies. Could other Gallopers have miraculously survived? Can Onesie overcome his own self-doubt? Treachery lurks around every corner. Will their desperate plan overthrow their enemy, or will disaster overcome them all?
Jackson Swift and his companions want nothing more than to return to Lepunia, but will they ever make it? At every juncture they encounter new difficulties and discover those in need of assistance. Jackson must confront what it truly means to be a Galloper. Can the bonds of friendship he has formed with his companions carry him through fire, water, and the very depths of despair? Will the Swiftness pierce the darkness with the light of hope?
Meanwhile in Lepunia, Onesie Spurge desperately forges a rebellion against Brand and his coyote forces. From the ashes of the Founding Day massacre come new heroes and unexpected allies. Could other Gallopers have miraculously survived? Can Onesie overcome his own self-doubt? Treachery lurks around every corner. Will their desperate plan overthrow their enemy, or will disaster overcome them all?
- GenresFantasyMiddle Grade
371 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 3, 2025
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November 4, 2025
WOW!! We loved it. We are not so patiently waiting for the next book.
April 17, 2025
(4.5 stars rounded up)
There are books your kids love… and then there are books your kids LOVE. And then there are the ones they count down the days for—the ones they can’t wait to arrive. Lepunia: The Last Galloper is that kind of book.
My girls could hardly wait—they were keeping a close eye on the mailbox and asking with every piece of book mail (yes, they now recognize “book mail” 😅), “Is it Lepunia 2?” So when it finally showed up in Azalea Woods, it was met with a full-on celebration—complete with a chorus of “Yip! Yip!” (If you know, you know 😉).
💭 THOUGHTS: Picking up right where Lepunia: Kingdom of the Gallopers left off, we were instantly reunited with some of our favorite characters while also meeting a few new ones who quickly stole our hearts—especially one: Cactus Dodge, a lizard-wrangling roadrunner who added a cheerful "Yeehaw!" to our familiar "Yip! Yip!"
With strong threads of faith running throughout, this story reminds us that while God doesn’t always remove the hard things, He never leaves us to face them alone. As one character reflects, “Sometimes the Swiftness takes away hard things, but more often he chooses to accompany us in them.” This theme echoes deeply through the pages, encouraging readers to trust God’s presence in the midst of difficulty, to find courage in Him, and to believe that even in pain, He is near and working for our good.
Brimming with beloved characters, unlikely heroes, adventure, courage, and hope, the Lepunia series is one of our favorite family read-alouds. We’re already counting down the days until book three—Yip! Yip!
🍎 RECOMMENDED FOR: Ages 8 and up—though younger children are sure to enjoy it as well.
⚠️ CONTENT TO CONSIDER: The story includes battle scenes, character deaths, unkind talk (from the bad guys), and themes of betrayal. I recommend reading ahead to be sure it’s a good fit for your family—especially if you have younger or more sensitive listeners.
There are books your kids love… and then there are books your kids LOVE. And then there are the ones they count down the days for—the ones they can’t wait to arrive. Lepunia: The Last Galloper is that kind of book.
My girls could hardly wait—they were keeping a close eye on the mailbox and asking with every piece of book mail (yes, they now recognize “book mail” 😅), “Is it Lepunia 2?” So when it finally showed up in Azalea Woods, it was met with a full-on celebration—complete with a chorus of “Yip! Yip!” (If you know, you know 😉).
💭 THOUGHTS: Picking up right where Lepunia: Kingdom of the Gallopers left off, we were instantly reunited with some of our favorite characters while also meeting a few new ones who quickly stole our hearts—especially one: Cactus Dodge, a lizard-wrangling roadrunner who added a cheerful "Yeehaw!" to our familiar "Yip! Yip!"
With strong threads of faith running throughout, this story reminds us that while God doesn’t always remove the hard things, He never leaves us to face them alone. As one character reflects, “Sometimes the Swiftness takes away hard things, but more often he chooses to accompany us in them.” This theme echoes deeply through the pages, encouraging readers to trust God’s presence in the midst of difficulty, to find courage in Him, and to believe that even in pain, He is near and working for our good.
Brimming with beloved characters, unlikely heroes, adventure, courage, and hope, the Lepunia series is one of our favorite family read-alouds. We’re already counting down the days until book three—Yip! Yip!
🍎 RECOMMENDED FOR: Ages 8 and up—though younger children are sure to enjoy it as well.
⚠️ CONTENT TO CONSIDER: The story includes battle scenes, character deaths, unkind talk (from the bad guys), and themes of betrayal. I recommend reading ahead to be sure it’s a good fit for your family—especially if you have younger or more sensitive listeners.
May 28, 2025
Absolutely loved reading this aloud with my boys who are almost 6 and 8. They were so into it and I was, too! Highly recommend.
June 9, 2025
5🌟 even better than the first review to come
Pre-read: Aaaahhhh! I'm soooooo excited!!!! I need to reread the first one soon, but this book is definitely going onto my priority read!!!
Pre-read: Aaaahhhh! I'm soooooo excited!!!! I need to reread the first one soon, but this book is definitely going onto my priority read!!!
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