Review of Matchbox Dreams
Posted: 25 Mar 2023, 09:43
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Matchbox Dreams" by Douglas Schwartz.]
The children of the Drapkin family embark on series of adventures in Douglas Schwartz's novel for young readers, Matchbox Dreams. A toy maker named Jack Drapkin slept off while creating some brand-new plush animals that would be sold. As a result of the Sandman, who is in charge of dreams, accidentally scattering some dream dust on the illustrations, Jack “accidentally” entered Dreamland. He had met two animals in the dreamland: Harper and Remy. Following his awakening, he created the plush animals in the likeness of Harper and Remy. They were given to Titus, Constance, and Evie, his children, who were overjoyed to receive them.
Each night, when they snuggle with their new pals, they are taken to Dreamland, a magical and lovely world for children. There are no spooky things here that will give children nightmares. Titus, Constance, and Evie get the opportunity to experience many things with Harper, Remy, and Millie (who later joined them). In places like Willets, where squirrels live, and Puffin Village, where mice live, to name a couple, they made many new talking animal friends. They engaged in detective role-playing, pirate combat, finding a hidden treasure crest, and other activities.
I like how the stories in this book flow together so naturally. Different Dreamland adventures take place every night. I adore how well this crew gets along and works together. I adore the character Titus. Because he was so intelligent, he always had a recommendation or an idea to address the issue at hand. In the escapades, Elvie and Constance each had a unique role to perform. The treasure search they went on and their ability to avoid the vicious hounds pursuing them was the adventure I loved the most. Older kids may read and understand this book easily because the author chose simple language.
There are also references to a variety of animal species, including pelicans, different dog and cat breeds, and Kumon—a hybrid of a dog and a cat—which is my first sort of hearing. Pugs, bulldogs, German shepherds, and terriers are just a handful of the many dog breeds that we have in the story. There are additional themes, such as friendship, family affection, and togetherness, in addition to the concept of teamwork and cooperation. Before retiring to bed, the Drapkin family always ate dinner together and shared stories. Children reading this book would benefit from watching how the youngsters assist their parents.
I don't have any complaints about this book. But, I found that it was rather long; therefore, I would recommend this to kids at least 10 years old and above. Also, there are many characters in it that small children could find difficult to follow. So, it's best if adults read this to younger children. This can be read even by adults who want to pass the time with an intriguing storybook.
I discovered a few mistakes in this book. So, it's been edited by a professional. This receives a rating of 5 out of 5 stars for the reasons mentioned above. The read is worthwhile.
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Matchbox Dreams
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The children of the Drapkin family embark on series of adventures in Douglas Schwartz's novel for young readers, Matchbox Dreams. A toy maker named Jack Drapkin slept off while creating some brand-new plush animals that would be sold. As a result of the Sandman, who is in charge of dreams, accidentally scattering some dream dust on the illustrations, Jack “accidentally” entered Dreamland. He had met two animals in the dreamland: Harper and Remy. Following his awakening, he created the plush animals in the likeness of Harper and Remy. They were given to Titus, Constance, and Evie, his children, who were overjoyed to receive them.
Each night, when they snuggle with their new pals, they are taken to Dreamland, a magical and lovely world for children. There are no spooky things here that will give children nightmares. Titus, Constance, and Evie get the opportunity to experience many things with Harper, Remy, and Millie (who later joined them). In places like Willets, where squirrels live, and Puffin Village, where mice live, to name a couple, they made many new talking animal friends. They engaged in detective role-playing, pirate combat, finding a hidden treasure crest, and other activities.
I like how the stories in this book flow together so naturally. Different Dreamland adventures take place every night. I adore how well this crew gets along and works together. I adore the character Titus. Because he was so intelligent, he always had a recommendation or an idea to address the issue at hand. In the escapades, Elvie and Constance each had a unique role to perform. The treasure search they went on and their ability to avoid the vicious hounds pursuing them was the adventure I loved the most. Older kids may read and understand this book easily because the author chose simple language.
There are also references to a variety of animal species, including pelicans, different dog and cat breeds, and Kumon—a hybrid of a dog and a cat—which is my first sort of hearing. Pugs, bulldogs, German shepherds, and terriers are just a handful of the many dog breeds that we have in the story. There are additional themes, such as friendship, family affection, and togetherness, in addition to the concept of teamwork and cooperation. Before retiring to bed, the Drapkin family always ate dinner together and shared stories. Children reading this book would benefit from watching how the youngsters assist their parents.
I don't have any complaints about this book. But, I found that it was rather long; therefore, I would recommend this to kids at least 10 years old and above. Also, there are many characters in it that small children could find difficult to follow. So, it's best if adults read this to younger children. This can be read even by adults who want to pass the time with an intriguing storybook.
I discovered a few mistakes in this book. So, it's been edited by a professional. This receives a rating of 5 out of 5 stars for the reasons mentioned above. The read is worthwhile.
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Matchbox Dreams
View: on Bookshelves