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Toby the Trilby #2
The Further Adventures of Toby the Trilby
Toby, the boy with cat ears, has moved from the caverns to a new home above ground. One night a mysterious light falls from the sky and Toby begins a new quest to find the source. Someone else follows the same path. A leader who would go to any length to obtain the light's power. Join Toby on an exciting adventure of redemption and forgiveness.
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First published April 14, 2014
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Angela C. Castillo
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Angela Castillo is a writer mom with four small children. She lives in the small town of Bastrop, the city she grew up in. She studied Practical Theology and music at Christ for the Nations in Dallas. She has had many small works published in periodicals and one self-published volume of short stories and poems. She and her sister, Cherie Haines own several online stores featuring Cherie's photographs and Angela's prose. Angela is currently working on her latest novel, a children's book.
Angela Castillo is a writer mom with four small children. She lives in the small town of Bastrop, the city she grew up in. She studied Practical Theology and music at Christ for the Nations in Dallas. She has had many small works published in periodicals and one self-published volume of short stories and poems. She and her sister, Cherie Haines own several online stores featuring Cherie's photographs and Angela's prose. Angela is currently working on her latest novel, a children's book.
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April 20, 2014
Another great allegorical tale for families, about the boy born with cat ears and a tail. This time, Toby's adventures take him on the journey to forgiveness, with lots of danger and excitement along the way. Again, I fell in love with Toby, his friend Mia, and the grambles who raised him. Again, I loved reading between the lines, seeing the serious truths behind the entertaining story line.
It surprised me a bit, though. See, I have this thing about series: the second book is often not as good as the first. However, if anything, the further adventures of Toby are even better than the original adventures, and I'm left hoping for a third book to the series.
It surprised me a bit, though. See, I have this thing about series: the second book is often not as good as the first. However, if anything, the further adventures of Toby are even better than the original adventures, and I'm left hoping for a third book to the series.
April 20, 2014
This book is the second in a Christian SciFi series. I would call it midgrade because it is a little too intense in places for truly young children, but the tone and subject matter are fitting for tweens as well as teens.
In the first book (which you can purchase on Amazon here) Toby, a young boy created in a test tube with cat DNA spliced into his own, leaves his underground shelter to search for answers in a post apocalyptic world. On the way he questions whether he has a soul and discovers that he has a Creator.
In book two, Toby is sent on a new journey, when a strange object falls from the sky and his Creator tells him to investigate. He finds strange and frightening new groups of people, answers to questions left unresolved in the last book, and an important lesson on forgiveness.
While both books in this series are good, this book is slightly less allegorical and more direct in its story. While Toby's first quest was philosophical (a search for meaning), in book two he has a clear goal (find the falling object). While the lessons are still there, this concrete purpose does lead to a quicker, tighter pace which will definitely hold young people's attention.
This is a series that could grow up with the reader. There are some scenes of violence (not graphic, but perhaps too intense for the youngest of readers) similarly to the first book, but overall it is a good clean read with an important message.
In the first book (which you can purchase on Amazon here) Toby, a young boy created in a test tube with cat DNA spliced into his own, leaves his underground shelter to search for answers in a post apocalyptic world. On the way he questions whether he has a soul and discovers that he has a Creator.
In book two, Toby is sent on a new journey, when a strange object falls from the sky and his Creator tells him to investigate. He finds strange and frightening new groups of people, answers to questions left unresolved in the last book, and an important lesson on forgiveness.
While both books in this series are good, this book is slightly less allegorical and more direct in its story. While Toby's first quest was philosophical (a search for meaning), in book two he has a clear goal (find the falling object). While the lessons are still there, this concrete purpose does lead to a quicker, tighter pace which will definitely hold young people's attention.
This is a series that could grow up with the reader. There are some scenes of violence (not graphic, but perhaps too intense for the youngest of readers) similarly to the first book, but overall it is a good clean read with an important message.
January 30, 2024
More or less for a younger audience, this was nonetheless entertaining. It’s a clean, futuristic, dystopian story of a creature who is part cat, part human, maybe? Created in a test tube.
Toby is sweet with innate abilities to get in and out of predicaments. He also hears God and obeys without much hesitation, no matter what he’s asked to do. He also obeys even though the scientist doctor he lives with doesn’t believe in God. He knows no matter what God asks him to do will work out for the best. If only we could be the same.
At this time a catastrophe has killed most of the population of earth. It seems that many of earth's population left, aside from the few that live in their own compound under the earth where Toby lives, are destructive, greedy, and have a bizarre religion of nature gods.
Although this is really for youth, I wouldn’t mind reading more of these short stories.
Toby is sweet with innate abilities to get in and out of predicaments. He also hears God and obeys without much hesitation, no matter what he’s asked to do. He also obeys even though the scientist doctor he lives with doesn’t believe in God. He knows no matter what God asks him to do will work out for the best. If only we could be the same.
At this time a catastrophe has killed most of the population of earth. It seems that many of earth's population left, aside from the few that live in their own compound under the earth where Toby lives, are destructive, greedy, and have a bizarre religion of nature gods.
Although this is really for youth, I wouldn’t mind reading more of these short stories.
June 18, 2020
Amazing
I loved this book so much! It teaches us to follow and obey Him the Lord! It is so interesting!
I loved this book so much! It teaches us to follow and obey Him the Lord! It is so interesting!
April 16, 2016
Above ground for two years, Toby, the boy created by scientists and given the ears of a rabbit—and other strange accouterments—sees a light fall from the sky. Curious, Toby goes in search of the source of the light, but there is someone else seeking it; someone who will go to any lengths to obtain the power the light represents.
The Further Adventures of Toby the Trilby by Angela Castillo is the second book in the adventures of the strange little boy who wonders about the existence of his own soul, and in his quest, answers that question for many others. Beautiful descriptions and engaging situations make this a perfect book for young teens, or even younger readers; providing wonderful life lessons without preaching or overtly instructing.
Toby is an endearing and engaging character that even adults will identify with.
The Further Adventures of Toby the Trilby by Angela Castillo is the second book in the adventures of the strange little boy who wonders about the existence of his own soul, and in his quest, answers that question for many others. Beautiful descriptions and engaging situations make this a perfect book for young teens, or even younger readers; providing wonderful life lessons without preaching or overtly instructing.
Toby is an endearing and engaging character that even adults will identify with.
April 20, 2014
Two years have passed since his last adventure when the Voice of God calls on Toby once again to go and help others. The pages practically turned themselves as I wanted to find out how Toby handled new dangers in the post-apocalyptic world. Young readers will identify with Toby as he struggles with the concepts of bravery and forgiveness when there is little incentive to do so. Due to some more mature themes, parents may want to read along with their child. Great, fast-paced read.
April 20, 2015
The second book about Toby is also exciting. The adventures are incredible. We have met some new interesting characters. There is only one next book about Toby and it makes me sad because I would like to know much more about all of the personages. I'm sure, three books are not enough.
I want to thank Angela C. Castillo for such a sincere book.
I want to thank Angela C. Castillo for such a sincere book.
May 3, 2016
Great Book
Okay I love the book .You will have to go and see what you think about this book and I know you will find that this is a great opportunity to read this book and I think you will find out you love this book to go and see for yourself . Great Book
Thank you for letting me read this book and I think the author did a great job on this one. Great Book
Okay I love the book .You will have to go and see what you think about this book and I know you will find that this is a great opportunity to read this book and I think you will find out you love this book to go and see for yourself . Great Book
Thank you for letting me read this book and I think the author did a great job on this one. Great Book
December 30, 2014
Toby and Mia struggle with the issue of forgiveness in this adventure story that takes an unexpected but super-exciting direction. My 12-yr-old and I just love this series!
February 19, 2016
To short
A story of Faith, forgiveness ,a very good storyline, with the brave Toby your kids will love reading it. I did
A story of Faith, forgiveness ,a very good storyline, with the brave Toby your kids will love reading it. I did
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April 27, 2017Great story!
I really loved this book. Sorry I didn't post this for awhile. I thought I did since I read this once before. Anyway great story. I did read the third but I'm not sure if I posted my review.
I really loved this book. Sorry I didn't post this for awhile. I thought I did since I read this once before. Anyway great story. I did read the third but I'm not sure if I posted my review.
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