The Gopher and The Erstwhile Wizard is a delightful story
I highly recommend for ages 5 to 14.
My children are past this age now, but I
wish they were young enough that I could read it to them. And yes, I read to my
daughters into their teens—family togetherness at its best. This book is also a
wonderful story for readers of all ages who love allegories and enjoy
Narnia-type books with talking animals and unusual creatures.
I worried about the gopher relentlessly, who always seemed
to go from bad to worse in his journey of life, but rest assured, the ending is
full of redemption and fulfillment in a way you do not expect.
If you are a Christian, you will see a lot of subtle
symbolism. If you are not a Christian, the story will resonate with you because
Rallios is a great story-teller. The Gopher & the Erstwhile Wizard is
well written, has characters you will love, and a classical feel. I hope
readers will pick up The Gopher and The Erstwhile Wizard and add it to their
Kindle library. Don't miss out on this one!
