The Hamelin Stoop Series by 12 Gates Publishing are the first two books in the fictional series by Robert B. Sloan. The main character Hamelin Stoop is left in a tomato crate at an orphanage in West Texas when he is only weeks old. The reading level for this series is 6th grade and up, or an advanced middle school series. This series is a fantasy series and if these books were movies they would be considered PG due to some violence and difficult life situations.
What my 12-year-old daughter had to say about The Eagle, The Cave, and the Footbridge (Book One) and The Lost Princess and The Jewel of Periluna (Book Two).
"The Eagle, The Cave, and the Footbridge is about a boy who decides to run away when they forget his birthday at the orphanage. He finds a cave and in the cave he finds an eagle. The eagle leads him through the cave until Hamelin decides to go home. Ever since then all he can do is think about the cave and the experiences he had. A few years pass and he decides to go back to the cave. When he finds the cave again the eagle warns him not to come back unless he is summoned. Hamelin does not know what that means so he confides in his friends to see what to do. They all decide to go back to the cave and figure out what is going on. When they do go back to the cave they see that the entrance is covered up and strange music like noises are coming from inside. They leave and decide not to go back unless they decide as a group to go back. After his friends leave Hamelin feels he is summoned so without telling his friends he goes to the cave. The eagle greets him and says that they have a long journey ahead. I don't want to tell you the rest of the story and spoil the ending so I will stop here.
I personally was not a huge fan of this book. First of all, I thought it was geared for a younger age group. Secondly, Hamelin is kind of a dull character and needs to be built up a bit. Third, I tended to loose interest about half way through after his first trip to the cave. Fourth, there was not enough conflict. The characters were way too nice. Fifth, the book is kind of cheesy. Why do I say this? Hamelin has been summoned to save the world at a young age when you know that, that is quite impossible. He wears special gloves that give him super human strength.
The Lost Jewel and The Princess of Periluna is about Hamelin finally gets across the footbridge with much difficulty. When he finally does he realizes he didn't have to go that far after all. The eagle leads him to a mysterious garden in the cave for the night. When Hamelin wakes up and starts to explore the garden he sees that there are thrones in each corner. He knows that this must be a very important place and wants to learn more about it. When the eagle finally wakes up and Hamelin asks him about the garden the eagle won't tell him anything about it. The eagle leads Hamelin through the Water of Death and Life and into the Land of Gloaming. Hamelin ends up in a war between Chimera and the Ancient One. He must help them find a kidnapped princess and recover a stolen jewel. I don't want to spoil the rest of the story.
Again, I was not a fan of this book either for pretty much the same reasons."
A third book will be coming in the future. Even though my daughter was not a fan of the books I would highly recommend that you read what other reviewers had to say about these books by clicking the read more reviews link below. I always say that what one person doesn't like another may absolutely love! My daughter is a voracious reader and definitely has strong opinions when it comes to books. Check out The Hamelin Stoop Series for yourself.
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