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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2009
Gr 2-5 Basing a story on a carved Mexican figure, Fleischman weaves a short tale around a Dream Stealer, Zumpango, who perches outside windows waiting to snitch nightmares from sleeping children. Scared by some of the critters he has lassoed, he starts taking happy dreams. But he hasn't reckoned with Susana, who wants back her interrupted dream of a happy reunion with a friend with whom she has had a fight. She tricks Zumpango into flying her to his...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on November 1, 2009
"Muchachos and muchachas, boys and girls...do you believe in marvels?" An omniscient narrator relates the story of eight-year-old Susana Cristóbal's encounters with the Dream Stealer—a lasso-wielding, birdlike creature who captures nightmares. As the Dream Stealer grows weary (and fearful) of his mission, he starts collecting happy dreams, includin...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
An omniscient narrator describes eight-year-old Susana's encounters with the nightmare-capturing Dream Stealer. As the creature grows weary of his miss...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on November 1, 2009
A fast-paced story with an intriguing premise. Writing and voice are strong. The ambig...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
