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Type of bind: Paperback
EAN num: 9780142410967
ISBN number: 0142410969
Label: Puffin
Manufacturer: Puffin
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 272
Printing Date: March 13, 2008
Publishing house: Puffin
Age index: Ages 9-12
Sale Popularity Level: 32873
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Kellen’s mother has always insisted that her only child was born male, not female—so Kellen has been raised as a boy. At school, she meets Gryffin, whose mind is as strong as his legs are damaged, and the two become friends and allies. A few years later, the two get jobs working at an inn nearby. When it is discovered that Gryffin is the kingdom’s new Dream-Maker—someone whose mere presence can help dreams come true—he is whisked away to the castle, leaving Kellen behind. By now, their friendship is shading into something more. Will it endure?
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I find myself coming back to this one more frequently than its predecessors. The last book in a trilogy, THE DREAM-MAKER'S MAGIC strikes just the right chord with me, I guess. A main character whose mother is convinced she's a boy. A best friend whose legs are crippled but whose mind is razor sharp. A Dream-Maker who is weary of making people's dreams come true. And a first-person narrative that maintains a dogged authenticity amid elements both magical and fantastical. I found myself empathizing with Kellen, trying to carve out a space for herself, her real self, while everyone around her insists on offering their versions. Kellen and Gryffin's friendship is the highlight of the novel. My favorite line: "I was not completely lost if Gryffin knew how to find me."
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This is just one stand-alone tale set in Sharon Shinn's world where the focus is on small magics, and the lives and loves of her characters. All of her books feature special individuals such as truth-tellers (who cannot lie), safe-keepers (who keep secrets) and dream-makers (whose presence can make dreams come true). But the special gifts of these individual are only part of the backdrop that makes of the lives of the young adults telling their stories in these fantasy stories.
This particular story is Kellen's tale. A young girl whose mother is convinced she was born a boy, finds herself raised as a boy and therefore caught somewhere in between. She enjoys a boy's freedom but finds herself set apart from the other individuals of the town. Except for the friendship she makes with another outcast--a brilliant, but crippled boy whose abusive caretakers make life a hardship for him but never manage to completely crush him. Their relationship, and the story of others who touch their lives in the small town they live in become the heart of the story. When the Dream-Maker's magic comes into their lives can it make their dreams come true? As always, Sharon's focus is on the characters she builds and their coming of age. She is deft at creating characters that rather than larger than life, fit comfortably into life and are easy to relate to. The magic in this tale weaves through in subtle measure--this isn't splashy or spell-driven magic, and what it touches is often as much due to the actions and work of the characters themselves--who may need just a little push to find their happily ever after.
For those looking for adventurous reads, high magics, grand-scale plots and larger than life heroes, this is not your type of book. Shinn's writing style is gentle and relies on the small stage where an innkeeper's life is as important as a king's and the greatest tragedies are personal ones--as are the greatest joys. The magic is unspectacular, the heroes are those who are kind and decent to others, the villains are everyday characters who are cruel or abusive. For those who enjoy books about relationships where a little breath of magic makes everything come out right even when things seem bleak or impossible, this may be right up your alley. If there is one critique I have of Ms. Shinn's style, it is that everything tends to be resolved a little too well on occasion, and I tend to have a preference for stories where life isn't perfect. Still, though this story has it's happy ending, there are many tragic moments and painful events in the characters lives. The struggle they make to become themselves and discover who that will be is really what makes the reader cheer for them and hope for them.
Those who enjoy Ms. Shinn's work may want to check out other books set in this world, including The Truth-Teller's Tale and The Safe-Keeper's Secret. Readers may also like the works of Nina Kiriki Hoffman who also focuses on character building and relationships--though her magic can be a bit more spectacular. Reader's looking for more adventure style stories may want to turn instead to the work of Garth Nix or Suzanne Collins to suit their fantasy tastebuds!
Happy Reading! ^_^ Shanshad
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This is Sharon's Shinn very first set of books and was not too bad. I can see she always had a knacj for creating characters and bringing them to life. I tihnk if you have read some of sharon shinns older books like reader and raleynz twelve house series and archangel series then this will fail in comparison but to be earlier work I think it was great.
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I really enjoyed this tremendously. I always enjoy Sharon Shinn's work, but this one more than usual.
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THE DREAM-MAKER'S MAGIC was an enjoyable read, light and funny.
In the story, Kellen Carmichael's mother insists that she gave birth to a boy and then that boy changed into Kellen.
This story shows how Kellen learns to deal with her mother's stubbornness and makes new friends. She learns to be herself and to not worry about what others think.
This story has a fascinating plot and a surprise ending. I would definitely suggest this book to anyone.
Reviewed Author name: Elly
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