Author: Lois Lowry
Genre: Children's Sci-Fi, Standalone
Published: 2006
Personal Rating: 4/5 (very good)
Yearly Count: 131
Littlest One is in training as a dream-giver, and she gets the privilege of bestowing dreams upon a foster child.
I thought this was a very cute book. All the characters were enjoyable, and the story line kept me engaged the whole way through. One thing that I consistently like about Lois Lowry's writing is that she doesn't make fantasy seem silly. The Gossamer characters did not come across as caricatures at all. Also, I loved the wide range of emotions and topics that were explored, and most of all the fantasy of dream-givers.
I was so disturbed by this book. The child abuse really got to me.
ReplyDeleteHmm, I don't remember any child abuse (commenting on Charley's comment) but I do recall I thought the book was sweet and lovely without, as you say, stooping to silliness.
ReplyDeleteI've only read one book by Lowry, which I didn't love, but I have this one on the shelf. I wonder how I'll like it.
ReplyDeletechild abuse??? Where did that come from??
ReplyDeleteanyway- I loved your thoughts on this one. I felt the same way about the dream-givers. I pretty much have enjoyed most of Lowry's books and I really liked this one.
I'm glad you liked this one, Joy! It is a wonderful little book.
ReplyDeleteA re-read is in order for those who don't remember the theme of child abuse (and spousal abuse too, actually) in the book. I just re-read my review of the book and find my memory of the story is starting to fade too. Though I remember it being rather haunting.
I could not find a way to email you with my address for the giveaway I won: Against Medical Advice, and did not want to include my address in a post.
ReplyDeleteCan you email me your email address instead of commenting in a post please??
bibliophilebythesea AT gmail DOT com
thanks so much
IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE BOOK, DO NOT READ THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS.
ReplyDeleteFramed - My response to you is in the next comment section.
*SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS*
Charley ~ I wasn't sure what he made up and what was real. I assumed it was all true.
Bookfool ~ I almost used the word sweet, but remembered the abuse and couldn't figure out how to describe it. :) Ultimately, I think it was sweet, though.
Staci ~ Yeah, the little boy was abused - hence, put into foster care. He describes his encounters with his abuser in third person to the old woman.
Nicola ~ Yes it is. :) And, yep - you're right there was spousal abuse as well. I'm left with more sweet feelings than anything.
Framed ~ I can't imagine you not liking it, but to what degree - I'm not sure. It's a quick read.
ReplyDeleteDiane ~ I sent you an e-mail a few days ago and just sent another one now. Please let me know here if you don't get it. It may have been considered spam. :(
I absolutely LOVE Lowry. Glad you liked this one -- I did too.
ReplyDelete3M ~ There hasn't been a book by her that I haven't liked yet! :)
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