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The Sandman and the war of dreams

William Joyce (2013)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages231 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads4.32/5 (2986)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

KidnappingNightmares

Hero archetypes

Mysterious Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant HeroFellowship

Synopsis

When Pitch and Katherine go missing, the Man in the Moon recruits the sleepy but clever Sandman to aid the Guardians' cause in an adventure that finds them struggling to convince their new member to accept a more optimistic perspective. The newest Guardian, Sanderson Mansnoozie, better known as the Sandman, must help stop Mother Nature and Pitch, or Katherine will be trapped in a world of nightmares forever. Book #4

Is The Sandman and the war of dreams appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

Parents should know this is a middle grade fantasy adventure with mild peril, kidnapping, and nightmare imagery. The story emphasizes hope, teamwork, and friendship with whimsical characters battling a villain who creates nightmares.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include kidnapping and nightmares.

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy the imaginative adventure with the Sandman and Guardians as they work together to rescue their friend from a world of nightmares.

Tags

Adventure FantasyQuest StoryWhimsical FantasyFairy Tale Retelling