The Sandman and the War of Dreams (The Guardians #4)
When the Man in the Moon brought together the Guardians, he warned them that they would face some terrible evils as they strove to protect the children of earth. But nothing could have prepared them for this: Pitch has disappeared and taken Katherine with him. And now the Guardians are not only down one member, but a young girl is missing.
Fortunately, MiM knows just the man to join the team. Sanderson ManSnoozy—known in most circles as the Sandman—may be sleepy, but he’s also stalwart and clever and has a precocious ability to utilize sand in myriad ways. If the other Guardians can just convince Sandy that good can triumph evil, that good dreams can banish nightmares, they’ll have themselves quite a squad. But if they can’t…they might never see Katherine again.
I recently watched "Rise of the Guardians", the movie based on Joyce's books, which I loved. This re-peaked my interest in the Guardian series and I remembered that I hadn't yet read this book. This version of Sandman was a lot quieter but a bit more in the front view as compared to the movie. Joyce is such an excellent storyteller, I sometimes forget that this book is intended for children, it is that good. Lord Pitch, the Nightmare King, has abducted Katherine and the Guardians don't know how
*Weeps Softly* Exposition GaloreFirst off, this is so far my favorite Guardians book, for sure. You learn about so many of the characters and get even MORE attached to them and somehow, despite everything one learns to hate about certain storytelling, you love every second of exposition in here. We learn about: Mother Nature, more Pitch, Sandy, and NIGHTLIGHT gosh dang he and Sandy are my faves so far. And everyone is so SAD. That being said, its still gripping and beautiful and Ive already
I lied in my last review when I said that Toothiana was the best Guardians book, because this one blew me away. It was written really, incredibly well, and gave me the chills. I have no other way to explain it, really. The Sandman is the most mystical out of them all, even Bunnymund, and he brings a much needed ease to the rambunctious collection of characters. He rivals my love for Toothiana as a guardian, actually. Not to mention, this book finally propelled the never-changing Nightlight
Another great book in the series, this time with the quirky and cute Mansnoozie. xDThe lovely drawings the author put into his books (in this as much as the others) make this a little treasure box. And I'm glad that the series isn't over yet and that there are two more books to come. Differnet here as well as in the previous volume is the sort of cliffhanger (not really, more like foreboding) the author put at the end. But that's not a bad thing. I hope the next volume will be about Jack Frost.
Goodness The story is flying. The story was the best by far since the first book by introducing the featured character right up front. The Dark pages were a real treat!
William Joyce
Paperback | Pages: 128 pages Rating: 4.33 | 1765 Users | 220 Reviews
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Title | : | The Sandman and the War of Dreams (The Guardians #4) |
Author | : | William Joyce |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | First Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 128 pages |
Published | : | November 5th 2013 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers (first published October 1st 2013) |
Categories | : | Fantasy. Childrens. Fiction |
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Academy Award winner William Joyce’s Guardians recruit Sanderson ManSnoozy, the sleepy legend also known as the Sandman, to their cause in this fourth chapter book adventure.When the Man in the Moon brought together the Guardians, he warned them that they would face some terrible evils as they strove to protect the children of earth. But nothing could have prepared them for this: Pitch has disappeared and taken Katherine with him. And now the Guardians are not only down one member, but a young girl is missing.
Fortunately, MiM knows just the man to join the team. Sanderson ManSnoozy—known in most circles as the Sandman—may be sleepy, but he’s also stalwart and clever and has a precocious ability to utilize sand in myriad ways. If the other Guardians can just convince Sandy that good can triumph evil, that good dreams can banish nightmares, they’ll have themselves quite a squad. But if they can’t…they might never see Katherine again.
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Original Title: | The Sandman and the War of Dreams |
ISBN: | 1442430559 (ISBN13: 9781442430556) |
Edition Language: | English |
Series: | The Guardians #4 |
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Ratings: 4.33 From 1765 Users | 220 ReviewsEvaluation About Books The Sandman and the War of Dreams (The Guardians #4)
A beautiful continuation of The Guardians of Childhood series. The introduction and inclusion of Sandman is well done and his backstory is quite incredible. He has (view spoiler)[an intriguing connection with Pitch's daughter that adds so much depth to the characters of Pitch, Sandman, and Pitch's daughter, Emma Jane (hide spoiler)]. It's also interesting to read Pitch's further fall into darkness and complete irreparability of his corruptness. The further development of Nightlight is amazingI recently watched "Rise of the Guardians", the movie based on Joyce's books, which I loved. This re-peaked my interest in the Guardian series and I remembered that I hadn't yet read this book. This version of Sandman was a lot quieter but a bit more in the front view as compared to the movie. Joyce is such an excellent storyteller, I sometimes forget that this book is intended for children, it is that good. Lord Pitch, the Nightmare King, has abducted Katherine and the Guardians don't know how
*Weeps Softly* Exposition GaloreFirst off, this is so far my favorite Guardians book, for sure. You learn about so many of the characters and get even MORE attached to them and somehow, despite everything one learns to hate about certain storytelling, you love every second of exposition in here. We learn about: Mother Nature, more Pitch, Sandy, and NIGHTLIGHT gosh dang he and Sandy are my faves so far. And everyone is so SAD. That being said, its still gripping and beautiful and Ive already
I lied in my last review when I said that Toothiana was the best Guardians book, because this one blew me away. It was written really, incredibly well, and gave me the chills. I have no other way to explain it, really. The Sandman is the most mystical out of them all, even Bunnymund, and he brings a much needed ease to the rambunctious collection of characters. He rivals my love for Toothiana as a guardian, actually. Not to mention, this book finally propelled the never-changing Nightlight
Another great book in the series, this time with the quirky and cute Mansnoozie. xDThe lovely drawings the author put into his books (in this as much as the others) make this a little treasure box. And I'm glad that the series isn't over yet and that there are two more books to come. Differnet here as well as in the previous volume is the sort of cliffhanger (not really, more like foreboding) the author put at the end. But that's not a bad thing. I hope the next volume will be about Jack Frost.
Goodness The story is flying. The story was the best by far since the first book by introducing the featured character right up front. The Dark pages were a real treat!
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