The Crystal Dream
by Thomas F. Dawn
ISBN-10: 1563153777
So often we might feel that we have no control over our lives and what happens to us. Very often though, if we stop to listen to our friends and those who care about us, we might find some control that we weren't aware of. In Thomas F. Dawn's Young Adult novel, "The Crystal Dream," readers witness one young woman's journey into finding her strength.
Anna is about 15 and is dealing with a lot in her life. She's had problems with the males of our species, she's in the unwanted attention of a bully, and her parents aren't happy in their marriage, making her life so up in the air that she doesn't know what to do. Can she do anything? Her best friends try to help her, but Anna is sometimes too quick to react. Summer has begun, Anna's birthday is near, and she has the freedom to mess things up in a big way. After visiting a carnival and gypsy fortune teller, Anna tries to see what the fates have in store for her. In her dreams she begins to have conversations and visits with a vivid soul who just might be a guiding spirit of some kind. Anna learns a lot about herself and her summer of 15 teaches her more than she could have imagined. Will her parents stay together or will she have to move, again? Will she find a love of her own? Will Anna find that she does have control over her life, and her reactions to it?
Thomas Dawn has written a touching story of young adulthood. The feelings teens deal with, things that we all go through, are adeptly conveyed, leaving the reader little choice but to connect with the main characters. The plot is fast moving and opens up the world of Anna and a few weeks of her life for all to see. Readers may learn a thing or two, but will at least enjoy the ride knowing that others are experiencing many of the same things they are going through. "The Crystal Dream" is a well written work that is likely to be a hit with readers aged 12 - 16.
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