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Zuvia: A Magical Fantasy Adventure
From the depths of the forests and woodlands, watchful eyes have been observing mankind for centuries. We are unaware of their presence, but the eyes belong to the Zuvians, a species determined to restore the damage created by man's greed and recklessness. But can they succeed in time? Follow the journey of the courageous Zuvians as they battle to protect our world and save humanity from its own destruction.For decades the folks in the town of Dawson had heard rumors about mysterious occurrences in the surrounding woods. They passed the stories along even though none of them truly believed it was real. Then, one day some people stumbled across some very odd creatures living out there on the land. See what happens when they randomly meet and befriend the magical beings who have been peacefully coexisting on the earth for centuries. Discover the ecological reasons for their existence. Then go look outside yourself. Perhaps those things you always considered to be just shadows, were, in reality, Zuvians moving about in your own forests and fields!Join the fun as Red Owl, Hugh Gillington, and a group of young people assist the Zuvians in their endeavors to keep the land around them safe and bountiful for future generations.If you enjoy reading books by authors like J.R.R. Tolkien, Terry Brooks, or J.K. Rowling you'll love this thrilling adventure into the unknown. Buy now before the price changes!
477 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 26, 2021
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April 29, 2021
I am so thankful to have found an exciting book I can read aloud with my 10 yo. We really loved this book. Each night he would ask for “one more chapter?” This story stretches the imagination and paints a beautiful picture of our world. I love the fact that it encourages kids to look up from their devices and get out into nature. It’s divided into 3 sections that span the generations so you can see how history brought the main characters to the place they are today. The author paints a picture with words (and quite literally with his own illustrations) that help the reader see how the generations have changed our world. Each section was more exciting than the last.
Before you read, make sure to check out the glossary and illustrations in the back. If you’re trying to read some of the names out loud, you’ll fumble, but the list of characters and their relations are spelled phonetically in the back. My son especially liked poring over the drawings of the land and looking at the family tree when someone new was introduced or a new location was introduced.
The author made mention toward the end of many other adventures the characters had together after their first encounter with the Zuvians. I really hope there will be more stories to follow this one. 5 stars for a clean, adventure filled book I can share with my family!
Before you read, make sure to check out the glossary and illustrations in the back. If you’re trying to read some of the names out loud, you’ll fumble, but the list of characters and their relations are spelled phonetically in the back. My son especially liked poring over the drawings of the land and looking at the family tree when someone new was introduced or a new location was introduced.
The author made mention toward the end of many other adventures the characters had together after their first encounter with the Zuvians. I really hope there will be more stories to follow this one. 5 stars for a clean, adventure filled book I can share with my family!
March 28, 2021
The legendary tale spans generations and is told the old fashioned way, two men talking at the checkers game table on the front porch of a store! Could this be true? Are Zuvians real?
Young and old alike will love this and after you read it you will never feel the same in "the woods or forest".
Even very young readers will enjoy the tale....read it a chapter at a time at bedtime!
This will be a book you keep and read over again!
Young and old alike will love this and after you read it you will never feel the same in "the woods or forest".
Even very young readers will enjoy the tale....read it a chapter at a time at bedtime!
This will be a book you keep and read over again!
January 20, 2022
Zuvia was a fun read. Not only did this story span several generations, the bulk of the story is told by a groups of friends who join forces with the Zuvians that live deep under the family property, to protect the land where the entrance to Zuvia is located, as well as the surrounding area. The land continually comes under threat from either rogue family members or a company who tries for years to get at Zuvia’s valuable mineral resources. Not only do Zuvians partner with a select few humans of each generation, but they also have a team of animal-like creatures who aid in their efforts to repair and heal the land as well.
Although the main characters are high school age, the story is clean so can be enjoyed by younger readers as well. I can’t wait to find out if R.D. Starmer expands on this story, or a prequel maybe. I will definitely be recommending this book.
Although the main characters are high school age, the story is clean so can be enjoyed by younger readers as well. I can’t wait to find out if R.D. Starmer expands on this story, or a prequel maybe. I will definitely be recommending this book.
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