Charlie King

I did enjoy Lizzie’s Dream Journal; however, I do feel that this is more of a pre-teen read than a children’s read. The book deals with bullying and family death, just life in general for children. I love Lizzie’s character, how she deals with the bullies and her pain. She is really an extraordinarily strong little girl, and smarter than her years. This is a book for young girls, and adults as well.

I would like to thank the author for a copy in exchange for my honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.… (meer)

This was a title was to read once upon a time, but the timing for my reading mood just wasn't right. Call it life, call it mindset, but I wasn't in the right place for it...but this read around, I was able to fall right into the story.

I could feel the loss Lizzie and her family experienced. I could understand the fall from hero status that happened with someone she loved, and the confusion as to how it could possibly be true. I was worried about her mental and emotional well-being as she navigated these unknown waters even more alone as she pushed people away in an effort to find her footing. I was so grateful when she started writing again because that outlet to express herself and explore her inner thoughts was something so enriching to her soul.

The adventure portion really begins when her creations take on a life of their own. I was as astonished as she to read, see, and hear what was happening, but ever so curious as to the why, and how of it all. I admit, I didn’t take too kindly to some of her characters, Dr Ofdor being a given because HELLO villain, but Rodford was a surprise. Yes, Rodford...her trusty teddy bear friend come to “life”...I just had an odd feeling about him, which was justified to a degree, but I’ll let you figure all that out on your own. The one “person” I had no qualms about was Ridgeley...in life and in dreams. In life, his presence was guiding, as he tried to step in and come to Lizzie’s aid against the bullies without causing her more trouble...and yet his story’s end was rather peculiar to me. I couldn’t justify what happened in order for it to settle in my mind. In dreams, Ridgeley the rat is a spur of the moment character that loves to pop up in the nick of time, but I never had a moments hesitation about him. His little ratty heart seemed pure, honest, and loyal...something he unfortunately ends up proving time and again as the adventures grow rather dangerous!

All in all, it was a story that showed loss affects everyone in different ways, bullying is never something to be simply accepted, and life can get brighter even in the darkest of times. The ending for Lizzie and her family felt true to heart, and it brought a smile to my face (and a tear to my eye) to see the return of one of her own beloved characters.



**copy received for review; opinions are my own… (meer)

Wow. That went from omg-where-on-earth-is-this-story-going to i-can't-flick-the-epages-fast-enough-see-how-it-unfolds... and thank goodness it did!

Seriously, I was initially worried...I mean the story of Sam the orphan, his friends, and the orphan to business mogul to orphanage founder, Mr Lyons (one of them anyway), was moving and pulled at the heartstrings somewhat, but I was looking for more, so when it delivered, I was hooked. You see, Sam isn't your average young man, orphan status aside... but he's not the only one that isn't all he seems and those others, may not have the best intentions. There are bigger things at work here and god complexes, of a sort, to be explored... think you can tell the friends from the foes?

Recommended for older Kids Fiction to Young Adult fans and beyond for concepts explored and morals questioned.


**copy received for review… (meer)