The Gift of Quoxxel by Richard Titus
King Norr was not content. He longed to know the world beyond his tiny, island
kingdom of Nibb. The Nibbians, however, were not a seafaring people and had no desire to travel elsewhere. Why bother, they said. What could be as perfect as Nibb?
Even so, Norr watched foreign ships come and go. They approached, hesitated, then sailed away without ever coming ashore. Why was that?
And that wasn’t the only mystery.
Who was the prankster who had set the palace afloat?
Was there a sea monster skulking the waters along shore?
Who was the little girl who sang but would not speak?
Had the Minister of Science been eaten by migrating drumbkins?
This was not the average Nibbian day. King Norr was unprepared and only hoped to get through it with as few “haddocks” as possible.
Set sail on this armchair adventure of wit and riddle. It’s an imaginative voyage to
the Isle of Nibb whose only flaw is being a little too perfect — or, at least, it was
until today.
Author’s Bio
The Gift of the Quoxxel is Richard’s debut novel. Life experience includes art direction, free-lance illustration, military service, verb conjugating, oil painting and an adequate meatloaf. Other writings include song lyrics and multiple greeting cards. As yet, no one has pressed charges.
A Michigan native and parochial school survivor, he currently lives with wife Marina close to, but far enough away from New York City. Someday he hopes to figure out how-in-the-heck he got there.
My Review
5 Stars
Everyone on the tiny island of Nibb is happy and has no desire to learn about anything outside of their world. But King Norr is always thinking about thing beyond Nibb. Things like why do ships approach yet not come to shore. What ensues is several adventures with King Norr as he tries to answer the questions he is asking.
This is a great, fantasy adventure for kids. It’s silly and some of it makes no sense, like how you will never really learn why the ships don’t land on Nibb. I admit though that there is some snark that might be over younger kid’s heads but older ones will pick up on.
This is a wonderful little adventure that will keep you laughing at the ridiculousness. I think this would be a wonderful story for bedtimes and that any kid would enjoy. This is a wonderful first book from Richard Titus. I can’t wait to read more of his work.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
I would like to thank the Author for the opportunity to read and share this book.
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