Books < Sword Bear Chronicles < Theo and the Festival of Shadows
Toy Story meets David Bowie's “Labyrinth” meets Choose Your Own Adventures in this dark fantasy about a kickass, sword-wielding teddy bear!
Theo took the Teddy Bear Oath: speak softly, carry a big sword, and protect your child owner or die trying.
Every night, he guards his owner Grant from the advances of Stratus, the dark lord of the netherworld. Stratus imprisons children forever in his nightmare castle.
But not even Theo's knightly sword skills can protect Grant forever. An adventure more terrifying than death itself awaits him.
Theo and his ragtag band of toys will melt your heart in this immersive interactive fantasy from the same author who brought you Magic Souls. You'll lead Theo through epic battles and frightening landscapes that will never let you go. You can even unlock multiple endings.
If you loved Choose Your Own Adventures as a kid, you'll love this reimagining of the childhood classics. And who doesn't love heroic teddy bears?
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“He'll make you care for a teddy bear, and carry you along for the amazing ride. Hold on!” – Justin Sloan, bestselling author of the Monsters in Toyland series
“I was cheering for Theo to succeed…” L.J. Capeheart
“I love it that by making choices you can decide what will happen.” – e.memelink
” I was hooked. As I read, I kept thinking what an awesome movie this would make. The author really has a way with descriptions, which made me smile.” – An Avid Reader
“…I was able to easily paint the pictures I was reading…” – Andrew Jackson
“I want a Whatsamadoozle for Christmas!” – Anita Soelver
“A totally immersive and gratifying experience.” – Mark (Goodreads)
“I don't want to give away too much, but…[there's] a board game that can actually be played by the reader–is impressive and a little mind blowing. I can only guess how complex this must have been to put together.” – MiloXiang