has touched reader's heart's and enrich their souls.
If you're looking for a very different reading experience -
you just found it.
...with screenwriting skills that make his audience feel like they’ve been deep inside a high production animated movie.
Sara Hassler
Reviewer
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www.littluns.comRiveting!
Compelling
"Littluns" is a tale
that will weave joy
and intrigue
through the
imaginations of young
and old alike."
- Audrey Greenwell -
Goodreads
"A Masterpiece
adventure about
friendship, loyalty,
courage, and
determination.It is a
great book for
students and adults
alike."
- CourtneyPearsall -
"A movie-going
experience in a
novel"
"Littluns" is a journey
of survival against the
most wretched characters you will
ever meet..."
Jim Bratkowsky
A little about five "Littluns" Scavenger Hunters Braybe Livingston teaches Littlun history to younger than young younguns. He can be quite impatient and has no problem expressing himself. One day he kept his whole class after school because he felt that they were not grasping the forefather’s text on the importance of self-government. Every one really did understand how democracy has provided peace and harmony for all Littluns; they just liked to hear him talk. While most Littluns’ round ears stick out, Braybe’s ears point slightly backwards. His nervous temperament, quick walk, and lots of Crick-golf force him to eat more to keep up his weight.
Miskey Honeywell is the librarian for the town of Littleton. He’s read every book and from memory can point to any title’s location in the library. He even wrote several spy novels himself; the subjects of which can spur animated conversations. One such novel was about a spy commissioned to find Littluns. It kept many a Littlun up very late reading to find out if the spy was successful. Of course, the mole slipped off the mountain before he could reach the In-N-Out, which was a great relief to all of Miskey’s Littlun readers. Miskey has a slightly larger than normal head, which some Littluns credit with his great ability to store all that knowledge.  Letsen Overland is the most experienced of any young-un scavengers with, to date, a total of five outings under his belt. This will be his sixth. Normally, Letsen supervises all the gardening and tree trimming throughout Hollow Hills. He has a larger than normal nose and stands taller than the others by a staggering three inches.  Brandywine Weatherspoon, Brandy for short, is a gourmet cook, which is obvious whenlooking at him. He’s at least twenty pounds heavier than the average Littlun and quite proud of it. Brandy is often heard saying, “To be a good cook,all you have to do is buy a cookbook. To be a great cook, you write your own. That takes many tastings through trial and error, an insatiable appetite, which is no problem for any Littlun; and a tummy that welcomes change.”  There are many large and small waterfalls throughout the valley of Hollow Hills. By far, the most impressive waterfall in the entire valley is at the Littlun residence of Sneetz Summerville.  He actually has three waterfalls that drop from the top of a rocky aqueduct into several elevated pools that empty into a larger waterfall that fills a large pool at its base. Pool parties and fishing are commonplace at the Summerville home. Being a youngun, Sneetz is still single and doing just about anything he pleases. Littluns usually get married and start a family when they reach middleun status. For now, Sneetz has big plans. Somewhere between fishing, Crick-golf,parties, gardening, and general fun, he is contemplating expanding his living space. This takes a lot of thought and cannot be rushed. Sneetz comes from a long line of Summervilles who made their fortunes making and selling fishing lures. Fishing is easy with a “Summerville Lure,”and for as long as anyone can remember, there has never been any need for competition, making Sneetz a very wealthy Littlun. In his spare time, Sneetz continues to produce theSummerville Lure, which is sold in his store, appropriately named “Summerville’s” in the town of Littleton. Littluns means “little people who live within.” From the inner crater walls of Powder Mountain to their homes and businesses built into the environment and community of Hollow Hills, Littluns symbolize all that is good and true. Littluns measure about three feet in height, give or take a few inches, and are usually well-rounded in appearance, due to their insatiable appetites and the many social events that provide good reasons for good eating. They have very large ears, three fingers and a thumb, and furry feet with thick soles, eliminating the need for socks and shoes. The only exception is when going down the mountain on a scavenger hunt where boots also add several inches to there height, etc. Birthdays are celebrated in a big way, but unlike humans, Littluns don’t measure age in terms of years. They sometimes refer to themselves as “younger than younguns, younguns, middleuns, or olderuns,” but without any number attached.They are forever young in appearance and retain a child-like innocence throughout their long life. It is estimated that Littluns live to be over three hundred human years, more or less.A typical Littlun abode, Sneetz’s home is built into rolling hills surrounded with manicured trees, bushes and a multicolored garden. His pool flows out and down throughout the valley of Hollow Hills where it eventually merges into other rivers and multiple lakes. The land of the Littluns is perfection personified, but today is Scavenger Hunt Day where the above five citizens of Hollow Hills will journey down from their secret mountain location to the lands of Terra Fermata and into the unknown. |
their door is locked and there
are more lights on than just
the reading lamp.
Littluns and the Book of Darkness is a wonderful gift for lovers of fantasy, for parents and
educators who want to offer a faith based
book and for librarians who want to expand
their offerings.
Sara Hassler
Reviewer
of Darkness is a delightful,
skillfully written novel that
will capture both young and
mature readers and leave
them with full hearts and
the tools necessary..."
Sara Hassler
Reviewer: Edwin L. Carpenter - Dove Foundation
| Imagine a world gone wrong as darkness overwhelms the Light - offering little hope in the world of man. |  |
| Imagine circumstances beyond your control from which your life will inexplicably never ever be the same. |  |
| Imagine
being stripped of your identity with no past, present, or future while
wandering misplaced with a tortured disability and terrifying
existence, within an empty space of nothingness. |
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What could YOU do - where would YOU go - how might you survive –
can there be any hope in hopelessness?Imagine being in such a dark place and how you might find ANY
truth, peace, love, hope, joy, enlightenment, and your heart’s desire
in the face of such adversity?
You can find the answers you're looking for in "Littluns."
Littluns shines a bright Light on the truth for;
- Your entire family.
- Traditional values.
- The stark reality and consequences of being in the Light or in the darkness.
- The pure of heart in contrast to those who have none.
- The truth and how it can be disguised and/or manipulated for self-serving purposes.
- Further understanding the disturbing dangers regarding mind altering drugs.
- The existence of pure love.
- Hope in what seems like overwhelming odds.
- What joy there can be.
- God’s truth, peace, love, hope, joy, enlightenment, and your heart's desire.
- How the very worst of handicaps can reveal our most significant strengths.
Where will you be...?
Overcoming handicaps, obstacles, negativity, and darkness can be a daunting and
overwhelming task. "Littluns, AND THE BOOK OF DARKNESS" provides value above and beyond
such adversity.
Looking for something of value;
an understanding of paradise found?
Although “Littluns, AND THE BOOK OF DARKNESS” is family friendly and the winner of the "Dove Award" for 2010, and the
“Mom’s Choice Awards” gold in two categories, Fiction, and for Fantasy, Myths, and Legends for 2009, “Littluns” will keep you
on the edge of your seat on a fast roller coaster ride and adventure of a lifetime. “Littluns” is an animation-like experience for
everyone who loves the written word and wants to discover reality in truth, that's only framed in fantasy.
If you’re looking for something different in your life, that takes place somewhere between reality and eternity, (an interesting place to be)
within a 411 page book that is also illustrated in color, (unprecedented) and a present-tense experience as if you’re also watching a movie,
you'll find it in the novel "Littluns, AND THE BOOK OF DARKNESS" - a very different reading experience and journey beyond anything
that you have experienced before.
"Littluns, AND THE BOOK OF DARKNESS" is a book - that is in many ways like a movie -
that's really a novel that will touch your heart and enrich your soul."Littluns" is family friendly; fantasy in animation, that is in truth for the child
in all of us.
kudos at the New York Book Expo.
The novel "Littluns, AND THE BOOK OF DARKNESS" is the "Mom's Choice Awards(R) Gold Recipient in two categories: (1) FICTION Gold and also Goldwinner for (2) FANTASY, MYTHS, and LEGENDS
We were informed that “…"Littluns: And the Book of Darkness" was chosen by an esteemed panel of judges made up of education, media,
and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business, authors, scientists and others,”
with their total votes needing to be 90% or better for anyone to win. We won Gold in two categories for "Young Adult”. All of us are truly
humbled with their recognition of honoring "Littluns" with this most prestigious award.
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And God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light
from the darkness.
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asks, leaning forward slightly to get a better look at the unexpected intruder.
“A helpless human, here in Gauldradoom?” he continues, half laughing.
“Either you’re very brave or very, very stupid. Which is it, brave or stupid?”
Eqassym stands silent, staring at the King.
“Come on, tell me before I eat you,” sniggers His Grossness with
a smile.
“I have come for you to serve Me, and this is how I am received?”
The Necromancer frowns.
The King raises one finger into the air, pausing for several moments
trying to figure out what he just heard.
Eqassym reaches his hands back, slowly pulling the hood up over “I have come,” The Necromancer repeats.
his head. His face transforms, leaving red pinprick pupils floating within
complete darkness.
“Yes, I can see that,” the King replies, his eyes bulging as they dart “That’s better,” The Evil One replies, casually looking around the “What? Oh yes, home is home, you know,” the King snorts, looking
left and right at the sight of pure evil. His Grossness settles down, forces a smile and finally says nervously, “Well, it’s about time! We thought you’d never get here. Master, where have you been?”
cavern and adding, “Do you like it here?”
around the cavern himself. “Why?”
Take a step into the Light with "Littluns" to see what's really happening around you.
""Littluns" A Journey in Time, Life and Spirit!
One of The Most Amazing Books ever written!"
Film Historian and Theologists
Dr Joseph P. Sinda
like fantasy that
takes readers
into reality and truth.
"A story designed for families, and, one that will stand the test of time."
I have never seen a fantasy that had you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire book.The characters are so different, and the story is one of so many twists and turns you're not sure where it is going. There is never a dull moment, you don't want it to end.
Salvador
"Littluns" is to Christians what "Harry Potter" was to the secular world - yet "Littluns" is written for both.
"Littluns" are representative of God's perfect child-like creation for all to discover and what it means to be a true Christian under the very worst of adversities.
