Fiscal Pear and Shimmer in the Call of River Whale
by: Olivia Brooks-Scrivanich
ISBN# 9781419695896
BookSurge Publishing
92 pages $14.99
In this adorable read we meet our two very interesting main characters, Fiscal Pear, who is of
course a pear, but one who has grown arms and legs, and Shimmer, a lightning bug. Sounds
like a strange duo? Hold on you haven't heard anything yet.
As we begin the story we are told of a little village that has several bakeries, The Bakery of
Apples, The Bakery of Blueberries, the Bakery of Cherries, the Bakery of Peaches, and the
Bakery of Pears. Everyday they make delicious bake good for the villagers, but there is one
problem. The evil owner of the Bakery of Pears is not happy when all of her customers pass her
by for the other Bakeries. What will this evil baker do?
She decides that something must be done and she gets in touch with the very evil, Butt Rott
Root. The name alone should send shivers down your spine. This evil slimy thing teams up with,
Cutter, his name describes him quite well, and devises a plan, that includes kidnapping Fiscal
Pear, to put all the other Bakeries out of business. Now the adventure beings.
I have to say that our author has let her imagination go wild in this wonderful book, and the
reader will be pulled into her world of fantasy. The storyline is quick moving, sure to keep any
readers attention, and the characters are both good and evil, endearing and frightening. There is
a hint of mystery as the story moves along, as all of your questions on just why Fiscal Pear has
arms and legs, and what his purpose is in the world is is not answered, at least not in this book.
Good touch. There is adventure, friendship, excitement all merging with just the right mix to
make one enjoyable read.
I loved this book. It is definitely different, imaginative, and one that will hold your attention
from beginning to end. Great book! Highly recommended.
Shirley Johnson/Senior Reviewer
MidWest Book Review