![]() ![]() He couldn’t think what to do."Ĭoordination, imagination, thinking on the spot: He was so clumsy, his wrist and fingers didn’t seem to be in tune with his brain." ![]() When I read this in 2000 I recall being blown away by the fact I was at last reading a protagonist who just seemed to be me! Some excerpts I have highlighted this time around are: ![]() There are good reasons I have often recommended this book.īut now why would I re-read it? Well that comes down to the protagonist, Cy. Theresa Breslin knows how to write well and she does so here. It is a quick read, and the characters are well done. The book has educational elements about Ancient Egypt, and a very enjoyable plot. ![]() But there is a magical mishap and a boy from Cy's dreams crosses over from ancient Egypt into the modern world, and fun and mayhem ensue. However, his dreams are rich and imaginative, aided by a magical dream master. He suffers the attention of the two class bullies, and also struggles with aspects of his school life. But why would I re-read it? We will get to that! But first what is it about?Ĭy is a boy in upper primary school with a big imagination, but problems of his own. It is aimed at late primary or mid grade readers, and the story is definitely age appropriate and good and enjoyable stuff for young readers. I first read this book in the summer of 2000, and it has been one I have recommended frequently over the years to young readers. ![]()
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