READER VIEWS KIDS BOOK OF THE MONTH
“I didn’t want to finish because I was enjoying it too much!”
Dream-Shifter
Lois Wickstrom
ISBN 978-1954519411 Gripper Products/Look Under Rocks (2022)
Fiction - Young Reader - Ages 8 To 12
Reviewed by Leigh Kimberly Zoby Reader Views (02/2023)
D ream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom is an intriguing tale about Gwendolyn, a young preteen who can change forms as she dreams. Being a dream-shifter is a unique ability that allows Gwendolyn to gain the resemblance and traits of animals she dreams about as long as she remains asleep. The only catch is if she does not successfully shift back to her human form before awakening, she is stuck in whatever animal form she dreamed. One night after her family went to bed, a fire broke out inside her home. The blaring fire alarms caused Gwendolyn to suddenly wake up before she had the chance to shift back into her human form. So now Gwendolyn is homeless and must fig- ure out a way to survive as a full-grown elk during hunting season...“Dream-Shifter” by Lois Wickstrom is a fast-paced adventure geared toward older elementary and middle school-age children. The chapter length is perfect to keep students’ attention while re- maining engaged. The writing style is simple to follow and inviting, so it will not intimidate independent readers. Imagery bounds off the pages as Gwendolyn the elk breaks through the imagination of a child into real-life issues. Suspense-filled adventure fills the pages of this story as it unfolds into a fascinating fantasy children’s book. “Dream-Shifter” is a creative chapter book that will keep its reader turning pages as they learn problem-solv- ing skills and Gwendolyn’s fate.
Read complete review or visit www.readerviews.com.
12
Made with FlippingBook interactive PDF creator