The Chronicles of Faerie: The Book of Dreams [Hardcover]

O.R. Melling (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Chronicles of Faerie, The

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

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

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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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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 720 pages
• Publisher: Amulet Books (May 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081098346X
• ISBN-13: 978-0810983465
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #467,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dream of a book, August 18, 2009

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This review is from: The Chronicles of Faerie: The Book of Dreams (Hardcover)

This is the last of four books. Although I read them out of sequince.
They were all excellent. This one I could not put down everything you want in a book .
Mystery, Love, Fantasy , danger, Keep you on the edge of you seat suspense..This is the kind of book you read to be transported to a different realm.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Been a while, but worth the read..., April 23, 2009

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This review is from: The Chronicles of Faerie: The Book of Dreams (Hardcover)

If you enjoyed Hunter's Moon, The Summer King, and The Light Bearer's Daughter, then this book will not disappoint you. The Book of Dreams picks up after Dana's move to Canada and follows her journey to save Faerie. It's been a while since I've read it myself, but I was not disappointed with O.R. Melling's work.