elle4352's review against another edition
4.0
The Dreamway is a cute middle grade read that’s sure to enchant child readers. Stella has to save her brother, Cole’s, spirit from the Nightmare Line when he’s taken by a Chimerath through the world of dreams. She’s guided by a talking mouse, a cute little dragonfly, and a surprise Pirate along the way.
This book really is adorable and while reading I couldn’t help but imagine the whole story playing out animated. I think as a Disney or Dreamworks feature, it could be a splendidly colorful adventure full of heart and a lovely moral. The whole book is full of metaphors that help convey a message of hope and love.
The negative of the story is the author spends a lot of time over explaining the setting. More dialogue and less detailed explainations would’ve kept the story going at a better pace.
It’s a lovely novel and I think, if you have kids, they’ll love it. It doesn’t quite cross over to an older crowd the way some middle grade reads do, but it’s still an adorable read
This book really is adorable and while reading I couldn’t help but imagine the whole story playing out animated. I think as a Disney or Dreamworks feature, it could be a splendidly colorful adventure full of heart and a lovely moral. The whole book is full of metaphors that help convey a message of hope and love.
The negative of the story is the author spends a lot of time over explaining the setting. More dialogue and less detailed explainations would’ve kept the story going at a better pace.
It’s a lovely novel and I think, if you have kids, they’ll love it. It doesn’t quite cross over to an older crowd the way some middle grade reads do, but it’s still an adorable read
readingrobin's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A perfectly serviceable middle grade book that gives a well meaning allegory for depression and the process in which one loses themselves to their negative thoughts and emotions. For me, it didn't read as anything groundbreaking, but it may make quite a difference to a young reader trying to navigate those feelings. The ending seemed a tad abrupt, and there were a few plot elements that didn't really get much resolution as a result.
mskimicocoapuff's review against another edition
5.0
This was a book that captured my attention from the beginning! I really enjoyed it immensely.
carols's review against another edition
3.0
3 1/2 stars. I think if I’d read this as a kid, I would have loved it. And I did love the afterward! But I thought the story was too fast paced and not quite fleshed out enough.
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