The Dirt Eaters by Dennis Foon: Book Review

The Dirt Eaters by Dennis Foon

Roan is a young boy in the village of Longlight, a peaceful village hidden from the rest of the war-ravaged world. However, one day a group of raiders destroys the village killing everyone except Roan and his sister Stowe who is taken captive by the marauders. Alone and afraid Roan finds his way to Saint, a man leading a religious group known as the Brothers while he waits for the day he can exact his revenge upon the destroyers of his home. As he learns from them he finally begins to be happy again, until he discovers a terrible secret the Brothers are hiding. Roan flees from the Brothers and heads into a wasteland known as the Devastation. He eventually finds a village where he meets Alandra, the village healer. Alandra teaches Roan how to enter a place known as the Dreamfield where he must quickly learn new skills and powers to evade the Brothers as well as to save the children of his knew village from new dangers.

This gripping book does an excellent job of showing a fabulous story in an extremely fun and exciting way. Showing the dire consequences of war and hate, this fantastic book keeps readers engaged for hours at a time.

Reviewed by 17 year-old boy reviewer