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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
Extremely beautiful, lush illustrations especially with Sandman's sleep dust....just as (maybe even more) lush then the movie's interpretation. I especially liken the play between light as sandman's golden dust battle the dark wisps of Pitch's minions.
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
slow-paced
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Cute book with an origin story for "Sandy" from the movie "Rise of the Guardians."
Second, in the Guardians series, I loved this book just as much as The Man In The Moon. A little less dark and not at all steampunk, it tells the tale of how the Sandman came to be. A lad with the best name ever, and a kind heart that gives dreams to make wishes come true, comes under attack by the Nightmare King. He escapes to land on Earth and become the helper of The Man In The Moon. The illustrations are wonderful, the story is lovely and it is a book that belongs on the shelf on the bedside table of children.
I'm not sure why this didn't do more for me. Perhaps I just don't like the name Mansnoozie. Or perhaps Joyce's art, as accomplished as it is, doesn't inspire me.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
William Joyce's artwork is stunning, but I think the story lines for the Guardians series are just so-so. I can see that I'm in the minority here, but the books are too long and convoluted for lap reading. Do kids like these?