Dragonfly and the Web of Dreams

August 1, 2007
Gr 2-4-In this second installment in the series, nine-year-old Jennifer, who suffers from insomnia, and her three friends make a difficult journey to the home of the imposing Dream Spider because everyone's sleep has been disturbed by nightmares. They must convince him to cut short his holiday and rebuild the magical Web of Dreams, which protects the world from bad dreams. Each girl has a secret fairy identity and unique gifts. Traveling overnight with their fairy mentors and the Sandman, the heroines encounter some confused trolls and an evil dream spirit that has possessed the Sandman. When a wicked gremlin tries to harm the Dream Spider, Dragonfly uses her special talents of "speed and agility" to save the day. The fanciful narrative is sprinkled with fairy lore and a series of sweet but unremarkable illustrations. Although the plot is predictable and the conflict is neatly resolved with little suspense, this addition to the series has plenty of child appeal. Fans of Emily Rodda's "Fairy Realm Series" (HarperCollins) might also enjoy this book. An interactive Web site complements the narrative."Linda L. Walkins, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Brighton, MA"

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