| Title | : | The Seventh Medallion (Bartholomew the Adventurer, #3) |
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| ISBN | : | 0692541624 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780692541623 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 220 |
| Publication | : | First published October 30, 2015 |
"...a fine work of Visionary Fiction..."
"...The Alchemist meets The Hobbit, but with rabbits..."
" A homogeneous blend of Peter Rabbit and Alice in Wonderland, these stories are well worth the effort to really read them. They speak to any age and any level of enlightenment."
Bartholomew the Adventurer Trilogy has 71 ratings on Goodreads and Amazon / 4.5 stars
The Seventh Medallion
A Quintarian Science Guild survey ship makes a terrifying discovery on Thaumatar, home planet of the original World Door builders. Thunder sees a mysterious flickering white mouse on the Island of Blue Monks while Bartholomew and his trusted companions Edmund the Rabbiton and Oliver travel to the lost city of Cathne in search of Madam Beffy’s missing father. With help from Captain Mudgeon of the Quintarian Naval Armada and a six foot tall alien grasshopper name Hoppy, Clara, Thunder, and Lightning must find the six silver medallions hidden beneath shadowy Tenebra Military Prison on Betshannk Island. Together, Bartholomew and his entire crew of stalwart adventuring companions must solve the riddle of the impossibly powerful and deadly Black Sphere before it brings an end to their universe.
The Bartholomew the Adventurer Trilogy is the tale of Bartholomew Rabbit and his evolution from a silly self-absorbed rabbit to a fully awakened enlightened being and the most powerful shaper on earth. A shaper can convert his thoughts into physical objects or energy fields. Along the way Bartholomew meets the gregarious Oliver T. Rabbit, a skeptical scientist who over time comes to realize that these seemingly miraculous events have a solid foundation in certain esoteric principles of physics. The two rabbits become steadfast friends and adventuring companions, each growing in their understanding of the world around them. All the events in the trilogy are based on known metaphysical phenomena and philosophical beliefs which have been in existence for thousands of years. That being said, The Bartholomew the Adventurer Trilogy can be read and enjoyed by a young adult with no interest in metaphysics or philosophy. The book is written very simply and on one level is a fun and breezy read. It is multileveled and has been compared by readers to both The Alchemist and The Hobbit.
The Seventh Medallion (Bartholomew the Adventurer, #3) Reviews
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"The Seventh Medallion" is Tom Hoffman's third sequel in the Bartholomew the Adventurer Trilogy.
As in the first and second books, Bartholomew is accompanied by an undeniably charming cast of creatures. This time, he embarks on a treacherous journey to the forgotten land of Cathne to rescue a missing treasure hunter. But there is the matter of finding the World Door first. And once they are through the door, there is the problem of ending up on a very small island in a very big sea. One thing after another comes up to subvert Bartholomew’s original plan. Eventually he becomes embroiled in a plot to solve an even greater problem, that of a gargantuan Black Sphere that threatens to destroy the universe.
Bartholomew has become philosophical enough by now to understand that all events are “connected,” and reality is no more solid than a dream.
“If this is a dream, and I’m quite certain it is, the laws of physics and motion do not apply.”
As in the two previous books, Bartholomew’s wiser cohorts tutor him in the shamanic arts. In fits and starts, he has begun to master levitation, reading minds, shaping objects out of his imagination and passing through solid things like trees.
Tom Hoffman succeeds beautifully at taking science fiction beyond established conventions. Who would have thought to blend shamanism with quantum physics? While this book is a part of a trilogy, I feel this one stands on its own, even for those who are not familiar with shamanic arts or quantum theories. While hinting at deeper meanings, it is a playful story, well-written and edited, funny, irreverent, and entertaining. And, holy, prescient grasshoppers, he’s just released another book: Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Clockwork Glowbirds (Orville Wellington Mouse Book 1)!!!
Grateful thanks to Tom Hoffman for giving me this book in exchange for an honest review. -
Five star Review By Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
" ...an exhilarating and rollicking adventure tale that chronicles the obstacles, perils and challenges the two sets of questers face. One group is involved in a rescue adventure, while the other is racing against time to save the universe from destruction, and the two stories merge together beautifully. The author lovingly crafts his characters and the worlds they inhabit, and the progress each character makes throughout the trilogy is inspirational and moving. I had a marvelous time reading The Seventh Medallion. It's most highly recommended."
Five star review from Readers' Favorite
"Having read Tom Hoffman's first book from the Bartholomew the Adventurer Trilogy, I was reminded how fascinating this series is. Hoffman provides a wonderfully constructed arc in the plot, be it character development or the balance between humor, adventure or idealistic viewpoint, all delivered with flawless prose as expected. On the whole, another irresistible read from the series."
Five stars from Readers' Favorite
"I was alternately reminded of Star Wars and Star Trek as well as tales from Norse, Greek, and Indian mythology. There is a very metaphysical side to The Seventh Medallion, but it doesn't get in the way of the sheer fun and adventure of Bartholomew, Edward the Rabbiton, Hoppy the grasshopper, Thunder, Lightning, Clara, Oliver T. Rabbit, and a host of other colorful and delightful characters as they set out to save the people they care about and the entire universe as well. The Seventh Medallion is a wonderful and magical tale which will delight generations of readers for years to come. Tom Hoffman has created a classic." -
Different but enjoyed it in a funny sort of way. Rabbits and mice having sci-fi adventures!
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Started but didn't get far. Just didn't give it a chance
