The Dream Stealer Review

Manufacturer: Clarion Books
Author(s): Gregory Maguire

ISBN: 0618181881 EAN: 9780618181889
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Reading Level: Ages 4-8

Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

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Once every generation or so, a great wolf called the Blood Prince, who not only devours bodies but also steals souls, stalks the northern forests of Russia. Rumor has it that he has set his sights on the forgettable little village of Miersk. The wolf"s evil runs so deep that past survivors refuse to believe in him, and so it is up to the newest generation, two children named Pasha and Lisette, to save the village. But how can a young boy and girl stop such a beast? This mesmerizing tale draws on Russian folk stories about Vasilissa the Beautiful, Baba Yaga, and the Firebird and is filled with quirky details and memorable characters that could spring only from the imagination of Gregory Maguire. This new edition includes a prologue and is illustrated with striking cut-paper silhouettes.

User Submitted The Dream Stealer Reviews

September 18, 2008
Grimmesqe
Good little short, great for young readers and not too dark. It reminds me of Grimm's a little bit due to the humanistic qualities of the characters.
Recommended for young readers and adults that have 'little time' to enjoy reading.

April 5, 2008
The Dream Stealer
Gregory Maguire is one of my all-time favourite writers. The Dream Stealer is more intended for the young-adult/pre-teen audience, but I enjoyed it well quite the same.

May 3, 2005
Oh, for Pete's Sake!
Who could say anything bad about this book? It's beautifully written, and scary as all get-out. I read it over a year ago, and it still haunts me. It is a pleasure to read aloud to children in grades 5-8. What an imaginative use of folklore! I am not familiar with all of the author's work, but I sure thought this stood on its own and I'm glad it is in print. Good for fans of Joan Aiken, and for Mordicai Gerstein's new book, The Old Country.

October 8, 2004
Could not hold my interest
I was very interested in the interpretation of Baba Yaga but it was a very slow start. This is book is not for a reluctant reader. Gregory Maguire writes very well but Lost and Dream Stealer are not his best.

October 21, 1999
Pasha and Lisette ask Baba Yaga to help destroy Blood Prince
This wonderful novel written by Gregory Miguire is sure to enchant. The basic idea is for Pasha and Lisette, two village kids, to destroy the Blood Prince as it reeks havoc in nearby villages and on trains. This story is magical, but some people may not enjoy all of the dialogue. I really like the characters because you get to know the story behind them. I also think it is good that the author made it a girl and boy team. Pasha is a very brave boy ,yet he knows he can't do too much thanks to his short tempered grandfather. Lisette always thinks about her mother even though she has to be the one in her house who cooks,cleans, and takes care of her baby brother while her father does his best to earn money for his family. I really enjoyed the story. I know if you read it you'll like it too.

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