Moymoy Lulumboy: Ang Batang Aswang

Moymoy Lulumboy #1

by Segundo D. Matias Jr., Jomike Tejido (Illustrator)

Sa isang cosplay event sa Greenbelt, isang saleslady ang inabutan ng isang bag na may lamang sanggol at salapi ng isang maliit na taong naka-costume na duwende.

Ang sanggol na ito ay tinawag na Moymoy. Tulad ng ibang bata, lumaki siyang masaya, nakikipaglaro, umiiwas sa mga away, at napagsasabihan ng matatanda. Ngunit natuklasan ni Moymoy na kapag siya ay naglalabas ng matinding emosyon siya ay nag-iiba ng anyo.

Ang librong ito ang simula nang pagtuklas ni Moymoy sa kanyang pagkatao at sa totoong mundo na kayang tunay na kinabibilangan.

Genres: Fantasy, Middle Grade

322 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2014

About the author

Segundo Matias Jr. is a recipient of numerous literary award giving bodies, which include three Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, the Philippine’s most prestigious—known as the “Pulitzer Prize” of the Philippines—and longest running awards program. Mr. Matias has also written screenplays for major movie outfits, as well as teleplays for various TV shows before entering the world of children’s literature. He is also a publisher and has published over 1,500 books for children and young adults. He is currently taking Masters in Creative Writing at the University of the Philippines—Diliman.

Reviews

[Shai · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nagustuhan ko ang kabuuan ng istorya ng librong ito. Pero, nagulat lang ako na may swear/curse words akong nabasa. Madalas kasi na makita ko ito sa bookstore/s na naka-display kasama ng mga librong pambata kaya nagtaka ako kung bakit may curse words.

Ang nagustuhan ko sa librong ito ay na-isama ang ilang mahahalagang bagay o topic tulad ng kasamaan ng pagiging sakim sa salapi at pagwasak sa ating kalikasan. Malaki ang potensiyal ng librong ito na makipagsabayan sa ibang kilala o sikat na Young Adult Fiction books sa kasalukuyan. Sana nga lang talaga ay inalis na lamang ang di kaaya-ayang salita na maaaring mabasa ng mga batang nasa edad 12 pababa.

[Ken Ignacio · Rating 3 out of 5]

A story with lots of potential. I'm just curious why the story focused on manananggals and aswangs, while at the beginning, they mentioned tikbalangs, kapres, and duwendes. It was said that they fled to other islands aside Dalumdum and Malasimbo, but exactly where? What happened to them? Don't get me wrong, I like the story, but it's a kind of book you can't help but notice some holes in its plot.

[Geo Sustento · Rating 2 out of 5]

DISAPPOINTING.

Unang-una, ang tingin ay pwedeng ibaling, ngunit hindi maaaring itapon.

"Throwing a glance" may sound good in English but transliterating it makes no sense.

Also, PERO has synonyms in Tagalog: NGUNIT, SUBALIT, DATAPWAT. Nakaka-iritang paulit-ulit ang salitang pero, lalong lalo na kung ginagamit sa iisang pangungusap ng higit sa isang beses.

I have problems with the writing style of this book, not to mention how the plot is riddled with many holes and cliched Teleserye tropes.

I had high hopes for this novel and it has high potential, but I've read romance pocketbooks that are better written.

I will still be reading the other two books just to see if it will get better and because I bought all three together. I hope it does. I doubt it will.

[Xerez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Moymoy Lulumboy showed much potential at the beginning of the book: There were beautiful illustrations sprinkled in almost every other page, the world was heavily inspired by the curious and mysterious Filipino folklore, and the premise, The Chosen One, although cliched, felt intriguing when placed in this setting.

However, as much as I would like to recognise the painstaking efforts Mr. Matias took in forming Moymoy's world, he forgot or he chose to ignore character development. Everybody inside Moymoy's world, including him, feels so one-dimensional. To make it worse, big events that should affect their development like loved ones' deaths are mentioned so casually that it felt that it had little or no bearing to the story at all. Another thing, the author's struggle to connect the modern world in this story in an effort to relate to the readers was done in such a contrived way, I've felt it necessary to cringe so I can cope.

Things changed mid-way the story when the readers were transported to Gabun. I'm not sure if it's because I got used to the narration and unconsciously lived with it, or the story took a different pace or style at this point. The conflict now felt urgent and obvious, and for the first time in the entire book, Mary-Sue Moymoy was conflicted, and this allowed me to empathise a little bit with him. I was actually excited to see what would happen next.

Also, at this point, I realised that how the narration was written felt more appropriate when it's read aloud in recurring sessions with children. It highly resembled Lola Basyang stories and these stories are effective for a big group of kids. I didn't want to give it 3-stars because I might have been influenced by my expectations of finding a Filipino Lore-inspired YA like Janus Silang, that I interpreted it in a way that it wasn't intended for. I gave it 4 because I formed this belief that kids 8-11 years old will seriously enjoy Moymoy's misfortunes (if any) and adventures in the magical world of Gabun.

[Arch Bala]

Will be shelving this for now.
Hindi ko masyadong ma-appreciate sa ngayon. It's too cutesy for me or maybe I'm too old for it. Or I'll have my 10 year old niece read them (since I bought the three installments) and she'd probably enjoy them more.

[niña · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book is SO pinoy, for better and for worse. the illustrations were wonderful, i liked the characters well enough, and i love the story.. i found it pretty interesting, enjoyable, and delightfully familiar, so it's a shame that i also found it needing more work in a lot of areas especially with the storytelling and dialogue

[Benedictdayondon · Rating 2 out of 5]

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[Lex · Rating 3 out of 5]

First read, DONE!

Since this book was written in Tagalog, my language, my review will also be in that language...

Sa wakas. Natapos ko rin ang Moymoy Lulumboy! Marami ako'ng katanungan. Kahilingan. Kagaya ng sana nagkita silang mag-ina kahit sa dulo. Na sana kahit isang araw lang pagbigyan siya na makita si Moymoy at makasama at makayakap man lang. That's the least you can do for a hero. Yung bigyan mo man lang ng kahit maliit na reward.

Yung storya, maganda naman. Medyo minadali nga lang. Sana ginawa na lang series kasi mukhang mas okay pag series eh. Ala Harry Potter ba. Pero Pinoy version. Kasi yung parang nangyari sa libro, halos kalahati nong book eh nagpapakilala ng mga characters. Sabay sa almost ending, bam! Digmaan na. :/

At saka... Ang nagpababa ng rating ko eh yung... As far as I know Children's book to. Sa title pa lang Moymoy Lulumboy, ang Batang Aswang. Oo, may matatandang characters but still, majority of the readers are kids who are between 8 and up. Or 10 and up. Oo rin na masyadong advance ang utak ng mga bata ngayon. Pero ewan ko. Sa akin kasi once na sinabing Children's book, walang curses. Walang mura. Kasi bata ang readers mo eh. It's like you're saying it's okay to swear. Na okay lang magmura. Ganon. Pero siguro ako lang yon. Hindi din naman laganap ang mura dito sa book mga twice or thrice lang naman. Still. *shrugs*

I still recommend it. Basta kids, wag kayong magmumura. Hindi maganda yun. Okay? :)

It's a really good one and I enjoyed reading it! :)

[Abel Mallari · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love how there are contemporary writers like Jun Matias and Egay Samar capitalizing on Filipino folklore - reinventing the classic aswangs, manananggals and tiyanaks. And how these books are aimed at the young (and young adults) .

Moymoy 1 (since a sequel is already out) has such a rich vision of a parallel dimension where these lamanlupas exist, and a kid hero reminds one of Harry Potter and his discovery of the wizarding world. The narration felt rushed that instead of events melting into one another, the chapters felt like a summarized version of events sewn together in chronology. I would have liked to see Moymoy struggle with his new universe instead of him accepting it outright as his new truth. Still, I look forward to reading the installment and see where his anapaya and diwani will take the batang aswang next. And maybe some kilig, puppy (literal and figurative) love with Hasmin?

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the premise of the story, and I can't complain about the language usage. But the story had a lot of plot holes that made me question a lot of things. One example is Moymoy's seemingly immediate grasp of changing form to the expert use of his diwani in a short span of time. A lot of things happened in the story that some elements just seemed to appear out of nowhere without any logical reason (like, really, Tracy disappeared in the beginning and suddenly appeared?). These inconsistencies plagued the story from beginning to end, making it difficult to make sense of the world of Gabun. Although the book did not end in a cliffhanger, you'd get a sense that the story isn't exactly over. But I'm not sure if I'll read book 2 if it has the same inconsistencies as with the first.

[Julius Jacinto · Rating 4 out of 5]

A tale vividly illustrated, it makes you gape in awe with the beautiful black and white illustrations that accompany the story quite well.

Its story is not that bad too, considering that it was meant for children, though it's more juvenile. The use of words make it very much so. Kudos to the author and illustrator!

[Matô]

CINEMATIC!

[Aleeza Gizela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grabe guys, Moymoy Lulumboy: Ang Batang Aswang by Segundo Matias Jr. hit me hard in ways I didn’t expect. Akala ko nung una, parang usual fantasy lang—alam mo na, bata, may powers, tapos adventure. Pero after reading it, I realized na it’s so much deeper than that. Si Moymoy, ang daming pinagdaanan. Imagine discovering na hindi ka normal na tao—na isa kang aswang. Pero hindi 'yung tipong nakakatakot na aswang, kundi misunderstood. Grabe, I think we can all relate to that feeling na hindi mo alam kung saan ka talaga nababagay. 'Yung struggle niya to accept who he really is and to balance both his human and aswang sides made me reflect on my own life. Parang lahat tayo, at some point, napapatanong: “Who am I really? Am I good enough?” It’s also a story of self-acceptance. Ang daming beses na feeling ni Moymoy hindi siya worth it—na dahil iba siya, parang hindi siya deserving ng love o respect. And I think, wow, ang sakit noon, kasi ganun din tayo minsan, ‘di ba? Pero as you go deeper into the book, you’ll see him grow—he learns to embrace his differences, and he even finds strength in them. This is such a powerful message for anyone na feeling out of place. Another thing that really stuck with me is how the story showed the importance of having people who truly care about you—friends and family na nandiyan para sayo no matter what. Nakakatuwa na kahit aswang si Moymoy, may mga taong tumanggap at nagmahal sa kanya. It made me realize na minsan, it’s not about changing who you are to fit in; it’s about finding those who will love you as you are. Iba talaga ‘yung mix ng Filipino mythology and personal journey dito. It’s a reminder na our identity, even if it’s rooted in something unfamiliar or scary, is something we should own. Hindi tayo defined ng expectations or fears ng ibang tao. Kung sino ka, yun ang power mo. Sobrang lalim ng lessons na makukuha mo from Moymoy’s journey. It's not just an adventure; it's a reflection of how we all fight our own battles to accept who we are. Definitely a must-read if you want something that will stay with you long after you’ve closed the book. Aside from the personal journey and self-acceptance, ang isang napansin ko pang malalim na tema sa storya ay 'yung tungkol sa kasakiman at pangangalaga ng kalikasan. Through the character arcs and the world Matias created, makikita natin kung paano nagiging makasarili ang mga tao (at mga nilalang) dahil sa takot o pagnanasa for power. May mga characters sa kwento na gustong kontrolin ang kalikasan at gamitin ito para sa sariling kapakanan. It’s a reflection ng mga real-world issues natin ngayon, lalo na 'yung pagkasira ng environment dahil sa kasakiman. I think, through this theme, Matias is subtly reminding us na kapag hindi natin inalagaan ang mundo natin, tayo rin ang magsasuffer. Ang mga aswang, tulad ni Moymoy, kahit ibang klaseng nilalang, they represent the natural world—sometimes feared and misunderstood, pero integral sa balance ng buhay. Kapag nasira ang kalikasan, nasisira rin ang harmony ng mundo nila, which mirrors our own reality.Through Moymoy’s journey, napapaisip tayo kung paano rin dapat tayo mag-step up to protect nature. Hindi natin kailangan maging perfect, but we have to be aware na may responsibility tayo. So, Moymoy Lulumboy isn’t just about self-acceptance, it’s also about recognizing how our actions affect the world around us, and realizing na ang kasakiman—whether in our relationships or in how we treat the environment—always comes with a cost. Sobrang timely at relevant nitong message na ito, lalo na ngayon.

[Geordane Tabo-oy · Rating 4 out of 5]

General thoughts:
Moymoy Lulumboy: Ang Batang Aswang is Book 1 in a multiple series of books by Segundo Matias Jr, and illustrated by Jomike Tejido.

It's a children's book, yes, but sometimes it's hard to remember that. At first, it glazes over melodramatic tropes like dead parents and abusive foster parents rather quickly. This made me think that while it's suggesting a terrible life for the main character, it still keeps the more adult themes low key for younger readers. But as the story progresses, this impression changes. There's blatant mention of child murder (albeit terribly powerful children), cannibalism (among monsters), and very graphic description of blood and gore. In fact, if it weren't for the simplified manner of writing (simple sentences, redundant exposition), this could easily entertain an older audience. I certainly was entertained. And I'm not bashing its simplified text, mind. I'm glad for it. It made it very easy for me to read and enjoy it.

The presence of violence doesn't feel out of place, though. People familiar with local folklore know that most of our monsters have the reputation of really heinous acts. And this book makes sure that those unfamiliar with Filipino monsters get to know that.

It also had my favorite fantasy staples: cool, nerdy terminology; superpowers; and local mythology.

Food for thought:
This book, presumably the entire series, does not shy away from violence. Almost all fight scenes include very detailed dismemberment and bloodshed. There's this moment in one of the major battles that provides a rather beautiful imagery:
"Nang magpang-abot sa himpapawid ang mga tibaro ng Malasimbo at Dalumdum ay parang may malaking kulay-pulang apoy na kumalat at bumulusok, dahil nang magsalpukan sila'y bigla nalang ginamit ang kanilang matatalim na kuko upang kalmutin ang isa't isa."

Even the title character, Moymoy doesn't flinch in battle. That's probably his Aswang lineage manifesting itself though. It's only when faced with (spoiler alert) his twin brother does he hesitate. This really isn't the book's fault though, as this is reflective of our culture's high (and sometimes irrational) regard for family. As if it's better to kill or be violent towards other people, as long as they're not family.

There are other morals and messages in the book, but this was what really got to me.

All told, there's plenty to love from Segundo Matias Jr's first installment in the series, made more loveable by Jomike Tejido's chimeric illustrations. I would definitely recommend this to fellow readers, or fellows looking where to start reading.

[Elmo Hidalgo · Rating 1 out of 5]

I just finished Moymoy Lulumboy 1. It's bad. It wasn't that good. The world-building was okay, but the story was bland and cliche. It's like a Pinoy Teleserye (a TV series in the Philippines, if you've ever seen one). The Power-creep and Magic-system was the most irritating thing to deal with in this story. Moymoy seems to be over-powered even if this is literally just the first book in the series. He can do magic at ease. He literally conjures up a weapon of his choice for no apparent reason as to how he could do it. Sure, he's got the blood of the gods in his veins, but that doesn't always mean he has to be 10/10 powerful as fuck already. There should've been a lot more mistakes and failures in this first installment. The author literally wrote a main character who could do a whole lot of tricks and skills, on the very first book, and succeeds in every first try.

Aswangs in this story can change into anything they put there mind to, even the students. They could change at will, at rapid speed, no trouble at all. But that also means there's no real tension or feeling of danger in every fight, cause you just know that Moymoy will win in every fight, unless if he cowers down cause his twin brother doesn't want to be bros with him or whatever.

Take Naruto, for example. It took YEARS before he became Hokage. The writers literally wanted the story to progress at a normal speed as much as possible, so that the Power-creep feels natural! Moymoy Lulumboy can fucking do everything in the very first book! Fuck this story, I'm boycotting it. I won't be reading the rest, cause the writer clearly doesn't know how to make this interesting and natural.

The power-creep isn't the only thing I hate about it. It's the fucking curses and dialogue, and choice of narration that this fucking writer chooses to make. Who is this story supposed to be for, if you have t***a, p*****a, g**o, u**l in the dialogue? (that's literally how it's written in the book).

You think kids won't know what that shit means? You think they don't hear their parents or other adults say those words? What example is this writer trying to give for his readers? As much as possible, you should refrain from using these kinds of words, if you're potential readers are kids, or even young adults! But no, Matias Jr. doesn't get that part, unfortunately. And his narrations are gore-material as fuck for a kids book. What the fuck did the publishers think when they were looking at this book to publish?

I could go on, but man, it's a waste of fucking time.

[Gieliza · Rating 2 out of 5]

More like 1.75 stars, really. But the illustrations are excellent so I'm bumped it up to 2 stars.

I mean, it's not completely horrible but I can't really say that it was ok. I struggled with this book for weeks! I really wanted to like it more because yey a middle grade Tagalog-language fantasy novel that features creature from Philippine folklore. But! Oh man, I had so many issues with this book. Proper review later.

[Adrian Barcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've read the first 3 and I have to say maybe the weakest of the trilogy that I read. Mr. Matias seemed unsure of where to go with the story at first but when he goes halfway you can sense the surety of the work. I just like the YA feel to it. Its really great way to begin a series.

[Maricon Lastrilla · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is definitely for kids. A lot of values can be learned in this story.

[Yuhan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cool

[Adrian Kun · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is so nice maganda ito

[louisity · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 out of 5 stars

[Aia · Rating 3 out of 5]

mas magugustuhan ko kung di masyadonh fast paced ang pagsasanay ni moymoy. i like the illustrations in the book hehehe

[Ardee · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.0/5 9/22/2024

[Andrew Lerasan · Rating 2 out of 5]

*2.5

hindi ko alam kung kwentong pambata ba talaga ito sa mga murang nakasulat. hindi rin ako nahugot ng istorya.

[Patience Barros · Rating 5 out of 5]

can't wait for the second book

[Miguel Angelo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gusto ko ang librong ito dahil bago sa aking paningin na makabasa ng ganitong uri na gawa ng isang Pinoy at nakasulat sa Filipino na sarili nating wika at pinapakita ang sariling atin na tungkol sa mga Philippine myth creatures. gaya ng manananggal, duwende, kapre, aswang, diwata, mga diyos ng kalikasan na tagapag-alaga.

Gusto ko ang naging character ni Moymoy dahil napaka natural ang pagiging batang pinoy na isang magalang at masunurin na mapagmahal sa kanyang magulang.
Ang ganda ng kwento dahil talagang susubaybayan mo talaga dahil ito ay isang fantasy na puno ng mahika o tinatawag na diwani na magugustuhan talaga ng isang mga batang mambabasa.

Yun nga lang, parang feeling ko ang pagkakagawa nito ay minadali dahil parang di nabigyan ng katarungan yung development ng mga characters gaya ng mga tibaro na hindi nabigyan ng attensyon at kwento kung paano sila namumuhay.

Yung pagiging aswang ni Moymoy ay dapat nabigyan din ng pansin kung paano hinandle ng isang sampung taong gulang na bata. medyo napabilis ang mga bagay-bagay. pwede ko siyang ikumpara sa Harry Potter or Percy Jacksons na sariling atin ang maganda lamang at napamangha ako dahil may kakambal si Moymoy na very unusual sa isang gaya ng ganitong genre.

Nagustuhan ko ang mga ilustrasyon na ginawa dahil mahahasa ang imahinasyon ng mambabasa dahil di mababagot ang magbasa ng libro sa mga magagandang drawings. May mga drawings sana ako na gusto ko makita gaya ng

-Pagyakap ni Moymoy sa kanyang kapatid.
-Yung naging dalawang napakalaking dragon sina Moymoy at Ibalong
-Ang labanang Buhawan, Moymoy, Alangkaw
-Digmaang Malsimbo at Dalumdom
-Ang Apat na Apo na nakauspo sa Trono
-Ang Pagpaparusa ng mga Apo
-Dalawang Higanteng Moymoy at Alangkaw na Puti ang Pakpak at Itim

Sana rin ay magkaroon ng development ang libro kung paano ito sinulat dahil minsan ay merong mga paulit-ulit na pangungusap o mga salitang ginagamit sa libro medyo nagpaasar sakin. sana rin ay bigyan ang mambabasa na mag-isip na parang isang detective na sila ay masusurpresa kasi feeling ko may mga kaganapan na natural na o predictable at kailangan ng bagong atake sa isang paggawa ng istorya na mas lalong magpapasabik sa mga mambabasa.

Napansin ko ring may mga bulgar words na maaring mabasa ng mga bata sa murang edad na kinatakot ko pero alam ko ring magiging okay din naman sa huli.

Pero ang kabuuan nito ay napakaganda ng istorya lalo na ang pagmamahal ng isang bata sa kanyang natatanging pamilya. Sa kanyang Ina at sa mga taong napapalibutan niya. naghihintay pa rin ako sa mga susunod na ddevelopment ng librong ito dahil susubaybayan mo rin.

[Roy Cortez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bihira ka makabasa ng nakakatuwang libro ng gawang Pinoy tulad ng mga aklat ni Bob Ong, Manix Abrera, atbp. Kaiba sa genre ng mga may-akdang nabanggit, isa ito sa mga nakakatuwang libro na nagustuhan ko na mala-Young Adult at talagang may kakaibang tema. Kategorya siya bilang Children's book pero hindi ako sang-ayon kasi may mga bulgar na salitang ginamit. Sa tingin ko, siya'y para sa mga Young Adult na mambabasa.

Halintulad sa tema ng mga Young Adult books sa wikang Ingles, ang Moymoy Lulumboy lang ang kilala kong aklat na de serye na gawa sa wikang Filipino. De kalidad ang pagkakagawa dahil may mga ilustrasyon pa siya. Sulit yung mahigit 200 pesos na binayad ko dahil makapal-kapal yung aklat. Hindi siya nakakasawa.

Para sa aking kompletong rebyu, sundan ang link na ito:
http://www.literateknolohitura.com/2016/11/moymoy-lulumboy-book-1-ang-batang-aswang-book-review.html

Salamat!

[Bomalabs · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yays: World Building using Upper and Lower Characters of Filipino Mythology (i.e. Apos, Bathala, Aswangs, Dwendes, Mananangals, etc.), very refreshing that Aswangs are not really the bad guys this time around. The accompanying illustrations are a plus - helps you to visualize what you're reading. The humor of some parts - I find it some scenes ridiculous, i.e. Tracy's and Bulawan's in the human wrong. And I fact that even though it was veering into cliche territory it might've redeemed itself in the end. I'm actually curious about what the 2nd book of the story is. And it really bugs me, how do you answer a question like: "Bakit siya meron, ako wala?" between siblings. It was a nice conflict to put in. Has attempts on layers.

Nays: Plagued by "Telling and not Showing", inconsistencies in tone - parang nagiging off-character yung mismong kwento pag andyan na si Tracy, not sure if that's intentional, probably to lighten the mood of the book. Abrupt changes in mood and plot. Medyo cliche na yung kambal na magkaribal but maybe I'm just biased because Janus Silang already used it.

[Rainfhild Malicdem · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maganda ang simula niya ngunit may pagkukulang sa ikalawang bahagi.Ang karakterisasyon ni moymoy ay may konting kakaibahan.Si moymoy ay hindi manlang masyadong nagulat nang malamang isa pala siya aswang.Hindi natin nakit na naghirap si moymoy para maabot ang mastery sa kapangyarihan niya.Masyadong overpowered si moymoy na parang napuno na ang kwento ng deus ex machina.
Pero masaya siyang basahin na libro at natapos ko ito sa isang upuan at inirerekomenda sa mga bata o matandang gustong maagbasa ng hindi masyadong heavy na tagalog book.

[Cez Prieto · Rating 4 out of 5]

Napahanga ako sa librong ito! Ipanapakita nang librong to na kaya natin lumikha ng mga ganitong mundo na ala Harry Potter ang dating. Maganda ang simula ng storya pero parang naging mabilisan ang pagtatapos. Hindi tuloy benta sa akin ang pagtatapos ng akdang ito.

Isa din sa nahirapan ako dito ay ang magbasa ng Filipino kasi hindi ko nakasanayan. Pero oks pa din to. Swak na swak ang storya nito lalo na sa mga bata.