4 paws Fantasy Middle Grade Review

New Release & Review – The Gorundworld Heroes by Adrian So

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Synopsis

When Groundworld is on the brink of extinction, it takes one mole with courage to save the day.

When Benjamin, a junior mole digger, witnesses a human invasion of his homeland, he must find his long-lost courage and unite two culturally distinct realms to fight the intruders and save his kind from extinction. What perils lie before him as he ventures into the unknown? Can Benjamin go up against a rough bunch of illegal animal trappers before it’s too late?

Meet the Groundworld heroes as they defend their country’s sovereignty and save their fellow citizens from capture and extinction.

For fans of Kate Dicamillo and Roald Dahl, you’ll love the heart and storytelling as you dig deep into Adrian So’s underground adventure.

“An original voice and a fun, funny adventure underground.” – Adam Rex, NYT Bestselling Author of THE TRUE MEANING OF SMEKDAY

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Review

This young author has written a fun story that younger readers (and older ones) will enjoy. It is based on a community of underground creatures —moles, meerkats, armadillos, and more. They live in harmony until humans start excavating where they live, and they have to scramble to find a new place to live without being caught by humans.

The story is told through two main characters, Benjamin and Mr. Hare. Benjamin is a mole who hasn’t risen up the ranks and is still a junior digger. Mr. Hare is the leader of the colony. I enjoyed watching them become stronger characters through their experiences. Sometimes, the status quo isn’t always good. I felt like the characters might represent what we experience in our own world. And there is also humor disbursed throughout the story. I had to chuckle at the different circumstances that the creatures found themselves in and how they handled it all.

I thought that this was a very creative book with unique references for time and distance. The character names were also unique to what you might find in other books, but that is what makes this fantasy.

I am impressed that this was written by a young man still in high school. I can only imagine what he will accomplish in the coming years.

I think this is a book that my great-niece might enjoy. We give it 4 paws up.

 

 

About the Author

Adrian So is a young writer who lives in Canada. In his free time, he likes to read, write, hang out with his gang of crazy friends, and play soccer. He is currently a high school student.

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