A review by kathrynmhairi
The Dreamer by Pam Muñoz Ryan

emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.25

This is a beautiful looking children’s book. It’s a fictionalised account of the childhood of Pablo Neruda and is a great introduction to him as well as to the history of Chile. The illustrations and arrangement of the text really add to the story and I loved the magical realism that is woven through the story.