The Chronicles of Faerie: The Book of Dreams - Hardcover

Melling, O.R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 081098346X ISBN 13: 9780810983465

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 2009

Synopsis

Dana Faolan, the spunky half-faerie heroine of The Light-Bearer’s Daughter, the third book in The Chronicles, has been using her access to the land of Faerie to escape the troubles of being a teenager in a new town. But a dark, mysterious enemy is determined to sever the two worlds forever, thus dooming both. It will take all of Dana’s bravery and resourcefulness, plus the help of friends old and new, to save her two homes, especially when it becomes clear that the answer lies in an act of terrible sacrifice.
 
Just as the previous books explored Ireland’s rich folkloric history, The Book of Dreams delves into the magical lore of Canada. Melling delivers another “compelling blend of mythology and geography” (School Library Journal, starred review) that will thrill fans of the series.

F&P level: Y

F&P genre: F

About this title

About the Author

O.R. Melling was born in Ireland and grew up in Canada with her seven sisters and two brothers. Her award-winning books have been translated into a half dozen languages. She lives in her hometown of Bray, Country Wicklow, Ireland, with her teenage daughter, Findabhair. Visit her Web site at www.ormelling.com.

Reviews

Grade 8–10—Dana, the heroine of Melling's The Light-Bearer's Daughter (Abrams, 2007), returns in this epic final volume in the series to defeat a dark force that threatens both the Faerie and Earth worlds. The portals between the two worlds have been destroyed, and it is up to Dana, half fairy, half mortal, to restore the balance. The 13-year-old has been uprooted from Ireland and is now living miserably in Canada with her father and Indian stepmother. She frequently escapes by spiritually transporting herself back to Faerie. Her fairy queen mother tells her that she must find the Book of Dreams that will help her fulfill her destiny. On her travels, Dana, who can shape-shift; and Jean, a cute French classmate who is a loup garoux, journey in a spirit boat that flies through the air as if it's on water. Along the way, they encounter an impressive array of mythological and legendary characters including giants, trolls, dragons, St. Brendan, and Sasquatch. Fans of the series will be happy to know that all of the characters from the previous books play a part here. Melling's lyrical writing and exquisitely detailed descriptions of the Faerie world and geographical locations in Canada easily make up for the book's length. This novel is being touted as a stand-alone but the references to plot details from the previous titles make it worth reading the series in order.—Sharon Rawlins, New Jersey State Library, Trenton
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Edition details

• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 081098346X
• ISBN 13: 9780810983465
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 720