About The Book
THE SCEPTRE
Did you ever dream of traveling to an alternate universe? I actually did it. I am the Bear, high school kid.
My life-long wish has been to find my mother who disappeared when I was a baby. An Indian medicine man told me it was possible to find her, but I would have to look in the magical kingdom of his ancestors. My friends said they would go with me if I gave it a shot. So I did. Be careful what you wish for. We promptly found ourselves in a fantasy land where we met Uriah, a talking cocker spaniel. He told me my destiny was sealed by an ancient scroll that prophesied an unlikely hero who would come out of nowhere to save his homeland from destruction by an evil king. He said I was that hero. No pressure.
Life in Uriah’s world is one big twist. Nothing is what it seems. Both good and evil attempt to trick me at every turn, and I continually struggle to separate illusion from reality. My friends might not be who I think they are, and I am forced to trust my life to a lovable, but self-centered dog. I could use a little help. Join me. Together we can solve the secret of the Sceptre
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The Sceptre: A Jonster the Monster and the Bear Adventure is one of those stories that right from the very first page we realise it would be a fun ride.
Here, author Boucher has been able to merge the story of native Americans into a fantastic and magical tale about Geof, the main character, whose mother disappeared when he was a baby. He set out to find her, but the searching is not a regular one, he would have to delve into the magical kingdom of his ancestors. Written entirely in a dialogue-based form and with fluid and elegant language, Bouches has opened a fantasy world that kept me up for many nights. I was unable to put it down until the final heart-pounding twist. Loved it!
7 Days Ago
Love the book! The best since Harry Potter!
Boucher has crafted magical and wonderful story that intertwines ancient Native American wisdom with modern life.
The book immerses you in a beautiful fantasy where historical characters like Archimedes and Leonardo De Vinci come out of nowhere to help teenagers fight evil.
I would love to live in that world Mr. Boucher created where all creatures deserve respect. Bullied kids can read about someone just like them, and see him rise above his pain and become the object of admiration. . Cats and dogs talk in Boucher’s world. I wish mine could, although I am not sure I would want to hear what they say. But most of all, I love the message…Never, ever, ever give up.
10.04.2018
Spectacular read for teenagers.
The Sceptre: A Jonster the Monster and the Bear Adventure by B.E. Boucher is a magical adventure teen-ager will enjoy. Geof, known as Bear, is ready to seek out answers to his mom’s disappearance many years ago. He is a defender of anyone who is being picked on and makes friends easily. Jon is Geof’s best friend, and he wouldn’t dream of letting Geof have all the fun finding his mom. Along with Debbie and Patricia, these teens travel to worlds unknown and face danger unforeseen.
I found B.E. Boucher an intriguing author that draws you into the story and makes you cheer for the characters on their quest. I felt The Spectre: A Jonster the Monster and the Bear Adventure similar to a modern-day Hardy’s Boys novel. I enjoyed the Native American story entwined with the story. This book is a fun read, and young adults will enjoy the journey they take to find the answer to the question; what happened to Geof’s mom?
5 Month Ago
An entertaining story for teens
The Sceptre: A Jonster the Monster and the Bear Adventure written by B. E. Boucher is a middle length book that was really entertaining and which I couldn’t put down.
In the first place I purchased this book for my teen nephew but before sharing this with him I gave it a try and I was surprised how much I liked this book which is aimed for teenagers. Characters are very well described and developed as well as their search and role in the story. I believe that the length is correct for the age group it is intended for, as it is not a very long book.
I would recommend reading The Sceptre.
6 Month Ago