Provided by Wikipedia Robert Farrell Smith (born 1970) is an American humor writer. Starting in 2005, he publishes children's books under the pseudonym Obert Skye. He is known for the ''Leven Thumps'' series, the ''Pillage'' trilogy, and ''The Creature from My Closet'' series. He is also the author of ''Witherwood Reform School'' and ''Beyond Foo'' series.