Timothy Scott: Shadow Island

By: Tobey Alexander

Narrated by: George Kuch

Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

In our world, twelve-year-old Timothy Scott fades into the shadows. Bullied and ridiculed he discovers an enchanting world hidden behind an antique mirror and in a heartbeat everything changes. Can he become a hero and save a world from a sinister darkness?

After another sleep filled with nightmares and a day being picked on by the school bullies, Timothy Scott longs for escape. When his only real friend, a voice only he can hear, offers him the chance to travel to a new world, it's an offer he cannot turn down.

As Timothy finds himself dragged through an antique mirror, he discovers a fantastic and enchanting world he never knew existed. Despite the amazing creatures he discovers and adventures he embarks on, there is something looming in the shadows, something he is already familiar with.

When Timothy learns the monster from his recurring nightmare is in fact real, he must make an impossible choice. His newfound friends call on him to become their hero and face the rising evil that threatens to destroy their world. Is he strong enough to become the hero they need, or is it all too much for a young boy to handle?

Shadow Island is the first in the Behind The Mirror coming of age fantasy series filled with magic, enchantment, fantastic creatures and heart. Fall in love with an outcast boy and watch him grow as he fights against his own insecurities and fears.

©2019 Tobey Alexander (P)2022 Tobey Alexander

Fantasy Action For All Ages

This is a very original fantasy adventure about a 12 year old boy who has very vivid nightmares and feels very out of place. His only friend is an invisible imaginary friend who he can only see in mirrors. His world becomes increasingly strange as he starts to put all the pieces together. My 10 year old son listened to this one and loved it but I would say this does hold a bit of a creepy element to it. I would say it's a 3rd grade to adults level read. I definitely recommend this to those who like adventures, fantasy and things that go bump in the night.

The narrator did a great job and was fun and easy to listen to.

—I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Perfect for All Ages

I received this book in exchange for my honest review.
Timothy is a typical 12 year old boy that never felt he fit in, and had no friends except for the imaginary one that had been with him since birth. Plagued by nightmares and bullied by his classmates, Timothy feels helpless and alone. That is until the day he discovers those nightmares are actually glimpses into a world he was meant to enter and explore.
With a cast of fascinating characters, mythical creatures, and lots of action, the author takes you on an adventure that hooks you from the start. Can Timothy harness the powers he never new he had and become a hero for his new friends, or will he choose to return to the life he has always known?
Although this is obviously written for the younger audience, everyone can enjoy this fun and exciting fantasy novel. The narration is superb, which made the story come to life as you listened to this unique and imaginative tale. I definitely recommend you listen to this book.