A village of Russian peasants rebuild their homes on a train to flee an evil wolf, only to be saved by a little girl's dream and the knowledge of the witch Baba Yaga.
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Based on the Russian folk figure Baba Yaga and Vasilissa, among others, The Dream Stealer by Gregory Maguire, originally published in 1983, tells of the Blood Prince, a murderous wolf bent on destroying the village of Miersk. Only Pasha and Lisette have the courage to fight him off and save their neighbors. Ages 8-12.
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"Maguire creates an entire village of crotchety, endearing characters in this highly original novel." THE HORN BOOK GUIDE, Pointer Review Horn Book Guide, Pointer
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Gregory Maguire received his Ph.D. in English and American Literature from Tufts University, and his B.A. from the State University of New York at Albany. He was a professor and co-director at the Simmons College Center for the Study of Children's Literature from 1979-1985. In 1987 he co-founded Children's Literature New England. He still serves as co-director of CLNE, although that organization has announced its intention to close after its 2006 institute.
The bestselling author of Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, Lost, Mirror Mirror, and the Wicked Years, a series that includes Wicked, Son of a Witch, and A Lion Among Men. Wicked, now a beloved classic, is the basis for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical of the same name. Maguire has lectured on art, literature, and culture both at home and abroad.
He has three adopted children and is married to painter Andy Newman. He lives with his family near Boston, Massachusetts.
The bestselling author of Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, Lost, Mirror Mirror, and the Wicked Years, a series that includes Wicked, Son of a Witch, and A Lion Among Men. Wicked, now a beloved classic, is the basis for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical of the same name. Maguire has lectured on art, literature, and culture both at home and abroad.
He has three adopted children and is married to painter Andy Newman. He lives with his family near Boston, Massachusetts.
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Who could say anything bad about this book? It's beautifully written, and scary as all get-out. I read it over a year ago, and it still haunts me. It is a pleasure to read aloud to children in grades 5-8. What an imaginative use of folklore! I am not familiar with all of the author's work, but I sure thought this stood on its own and I'm glad it is in print. Good for fans of Joan Aiken, and for Mordicai Gerstein's new book, The Old Country.
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Pasha and Lisette ask Baba Yaga to help destroy Blood Prince,
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This wonderful novel written by Gregory Miguire is sure to enchant. The basic idea is for Pasha and Lisette, two village kids, to destroy the Blood Prince as it reeks havoc in nearby villages and on trains. This story is magical, but some people may not enjoy all of the dialogue. I really like the characters because you get to know the story behind them. I also think it is good that the author made it a girl and boy team. Pasha is a very brave boy ,yet he knows he can't do too much thanks to his short tempered grandfather. Lisette always thinks about her mother even though she has to be the one in her house who cooks,cleans, and takes care of her baby brother while her father does his best to earn money for his family. I really enjoyed the story. I know if you read it you'll like it too.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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Could not hold my interest,
By A.J. Hills "Bibliothecaire" (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Dream Stealer (Hardcover)
I was very interested in the interpretation of Baba Yaga but it was a very slow start. This is book is not for a reluctant reader. Gregory Maguire writes very well but Lost and Dream Stealer are not his best.
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The night is dark, and the wind is high and strong and smells of snow: so gather close around the fire, my little friends, and I will tell you a tale of Baba Yaga the witch. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
magic doll, clop clop, iron teeth, railway platform Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Baba Yaga, Blood Prince, Old Sophia, Quiet Onya, Father Dimitri, Leo Maryushka, Imperial Express, Sweet Amelya, Vasilissa the Beautiful New!
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The night is dark, and the wind is high and strong and smells of snow: so gather close around the fire, my little friends, and I will tell you a tale of Baba Yaga the witch. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
magic doll, clop clop, iron teeth, railway platform Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Baba Yaga, Blood Prince, Old Sophia, Quiet Onya, Father Dimitri, Leo Maryushka, Imperial Express, Sweet Amelya, Vasilissa the Beautiful New!
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- The Good Liar by Gregory Maguire in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Three Rotten Eggs (The Hamlet Chronicles) by Gregory Maguire in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Seven Spiders Spinning (The Hamlet Chronicles) by Gregory Maguire in Front Matter
- Crabby Cratchitt by Gregory Maguire in Back Matter
- Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister: A Novel by Gregory Maguire in Back Matter
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- From Reader to Writer: Teaching Writing Through Classic Children's Books by Sarah Ellis on page 41
- A Wolf at the Door and Other Retold Fairy Tales by Ellen Datlow on page 149
- Don't Bet on the Prince: Contemporary Feminist Fairy Tales in North America and England by Jack Zipes in Back Matter
- Diary of a Fairy Godmother by Esme Raji Codell on page 170
- Fantasy Encyclopedia by Judy Allen on page 93
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