Gossamer

A novel “as haunting as a dream” from the New York Times-bestselling, Newbery Medal-winning author of The Giver (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Where do dreams come from? What stealthy nighttime messengers are the guardians of our most deeply hidden hopes and our half-forgotten fears? This imaginative novel confronts these questions and explores the conflicts between the gentle bits and pieces of the past that come to life in dream, and the darker horrors that find their form in nightmare. In a haunting story that tiptoes between reality and fantasy, two people—a lonely, sensitive woman and a damaged, angry boy—face their own histories and discover what they can be to one another, renewed by the strength that comes from a tiny, caring creature they will never see. “Lyrical, richly descriptive prose ushers readers into a fascinating parallel world inhabited by appealingly quirky characters.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A beautiful novel with an intriguing premise.”—School Library Journal (starred review) Récit merveilleux. Petite est une apprentie "Passeuse de rêves", une toute jeune débutante qui, comme ses semblables, est chargée de peupler le sommeil des hommes d'images et de souvenirs agréables. En quête de fragments d'histoires, à partir d'objets infimes (un bouton, une assiette, des photographies), elle se glisse dans l'intimité d'une vieille femme et de son chien. Mais son apprentissage risque de ne plus être de tout repos, lorsque cette personne âgée se voit confier, par les services sociaux, un jeune garçon très perturbé. Petite doit alors affronter la terrible concurrence des Saboteurs, maîtres des cauchemars. Plusieurs trames, livrées indépendamment, se recoupent dans ce récit : l'apprentissage de Petite, en compagnie de son mentor ; la vie de la vieille dame et de son chien, et la difficile cohabitation avec un jeune garçon révolté ; le combat d'une mère pour récupérer son fils **Gossamer is perfect for readers not quite ready for Lois Lowry's Newbery-Award winner The Giver and also for readers interested in dreams, nightmares, spirits and the dream world. Where do dreams come from? What stealthy nighttime messengers are the guardians of our most deeply hidden hopes and our half-forgotten fears? Drawing on her rich imagination, two-time Newbery winner Lois Lowry confronts these questions and explores the conflicts between the gentle bits and pieces of the past that come to life in dream, and the darker horrors that find their form in nightmare. In a haunting story that tiptoes between reality and imagination, two peoplea lonely, sensitive woman and a damaged, angry boyface their own histories and discover what they can be to one another, renewed by the strength that comes from a tiny, caring creature they will never see. Where do dreams come from? What stealthy nighttime messengers are the guardians of our most deeply hidden hopes and our half-forgotten fears? Drawing on her rich imagination, two-time Newbery winner Lois Lowry confronts these questions and explores the conflicts between the gentle bits and pieces of the past that come to life in dream, and the darker horrors that find their form in nightmare. In a haunting story that tiptoes between reality and imagination, two peoplea lonely, sensitive woman and a damaged, angry boyface their own histories and discover what they can be to one another, renewed by the strength that comes from a tiny, caring creature they will never see. Gossamer is perfect for readers not quite ready for Lois Lowry's Newbery-Award winner The Giver and also for readers interested in dreams, nightmares, spirits and the dream world. Rhinos & Raspberries: Tolerance Tales for the Early Grades showcases 12 stories from around the world and is designed to promote both character education and literacy in preK-6 classrooms. Featuring a forward by Newbery Medal-winning children's author, Lois Lowry. The hardcover book for teachers includes 12 fully illustrated stories, along with activity ideas, discussion prompts and 10 lesson plans.s While Learning To Bestow Dreams, A Young Dream Giver Tries To Save An Eight-year-old Boy From The Effects Of Both His Abusive Past And The Nightmares Inflicted On Him By The Frightening Sinisteeds. Lois Lowry. Walter Lorraine Books. A Junior Library Guild Selection. While learning to bestow dreams, a young dream giver tries to save an eight year old boy from the effects of both his abusive past and the nightmares inflicted on him by the frightening Sinisteeds An owl called, its shuddering hoots repeating mournfully in the distance.