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Dreamwalkers
Callum Chase would rather read a good novel than play sports, or study a bit of Greek myth than mix with those at his school. Bullied and friendless, Cal retreats every night into a world of his own making — a world of his imagination, a world where he is master, a world of dreams.
But then one day something happens that really shouldn't have happened: the girl from his dreams turns up at his school and turns his world — both the waking and the dream one — upside down...
Dreamwalkers (Part One) is the first instalment (13,000 words) in the Dreamwalkers series. The story continues in Dreamwalkers (Part Two) due for release in early 2013.
Primary Audience: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal
Theme: Dreams, Lucid Dreaming
Setting: England, Renaissance Italy
Word count: ca. 13,000 words
Language: British English
Rating: Suitable for confident readers of all ages
But then one day something happens that really shouldn't have happened: the girl from his dreams turns up at his school and turns his world — both the waking and the dream one — upside down...
Dreamwalkers (Part One) is the first instalment (13,000 words) in the Dreamwalkers series. The story continues in Dreamwalkers (Part Two) due for release in early 2013.
Primary Audience: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal
Theme: Dreams, Lucid Dreaming
Setting: England, Renaissance Italy
Word count: ca. 13,000 words
Language: British English
Rating: Suitable for confident readers of all ages
41 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 30, 2013
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About the author
D.M. Andrews
20 books58 followersD.M. Andrews has been drawing maps, writing stories, and coming up with weird ideas since the age of twelve. Although fantasy features in most of the author's writing, he also has a keen passion for history (especially for his native land of England), genealogy, mythology and even political philosophy.
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November 22, 2017
A dreamworld in a head of a teenager. He finds out had the new girl in class is in the same dreams. How is that possible? The difference between the two world is well discribed. I did like the two characters of Ash and Cal.
Some lines out of the book:
- Cal's own eyes fles open and his Seat bolt upright. Heart pounding in his ears , he looked around in disbelief. What happend? Had he lost control?-
Some lines out of the book:
- Cal's own eyes fles open and his Seat bolt upright. Heart pounding in his ears , he looked around in disbelief. What happend? Had he lost control?-
May 28, 2013
First let me state that I am not related to the Author. We just have the same last name. We have never met. Also, I purchased a copy of this book for my Kindle.
I devoured this book in one sitting. It was great fun. It has well developed characters whom I have become very attached to. The book ended far too soon, with a cliff-hanger. I went right back to Amazon the purchase the next installment only to find that it isn't out yet! Gasp! Oh dear, now what am I going to do?
I devoured this book in one sitting. It was great fun. It has well developed characters whom I have become very attached to. The book ended far too soon, with a cliff-hanger. I went right back to Amazon the purchase the next installment only to find that it isn't out yet! Gasp! Oh dear, now what am I going to do?
November 3, 2013
This is deceptively like someone gave me the first 3 chapters of a book to tease me into more. I dislike deception.
December 21, 2017
I liked this book pretty well, though to call it a book is a stretch. It's only about 50 pages, so it's more of an open ended, incomplete short story, sort of come on to buy the next book. Which, it's free, so you can't complain too much. And really the length is the only complaint I have. I liked the characters, even though I didn't have a lot of time to really get attached to them, and I thought the premise of the story was interesting. Obviously, the goal was to get me to pick up the next book and it worked. I want to find out what's going on.
November 10, 2014
So far this is a simply written story with a wonderfully original idea. It is only a small part of the story so I can only review it as a part and not really as a whole. As always I'll break my review down into segments.
Pace- The pace at the start is very fast as it is a simply written story without much decoration. It seemed to slow down a little as the characters began to interact more and by chapter four it balanced out to a good pace overall.
The World/Environment- I enjoyed the Dream World. It had a good feel to it and there was just enough description to draw me in. There seems to be a good balance between the 'real' world and the 'fiction' world of the Dream state. I like the contrast of the two worlds (modern and old) and though not hugely detailed there is enough description and interaction in the overall world of this story to make the reader feel part of it.
Themes- So far the ones I've noticed are Action, Potential Romance, Ideas of Reality, Creation, Ordinary vs. Extraordinary.
Characters- A very simple relationship structure and only a few characters so far. But I'm sure that will increase and improve as the story unfolds.
Originality- This is why I have given it five stars. I can see the influences on this story but it has been written in a way that makes it original and interesting. I love things that feel new to me and that's why I've rated this so highly- Newness always wins with me (That's a very subjective view, but with everything else I've tried to be objective).
Last thoughts- As I've said I love this for its originality, however I would prefer it to be in one lengthier story, say about a novel length of 84,000+ words. The fact it is broken up into small segments means more money is spent when you can get a full novel for about the same price as one or two parts of this story. Apart from that the story itself is interesting and everybody should definitely give the first part a read as most people would enjoy this story.
Pace- The pace at the start is very fast as it is a simply written story without much decoration. It seemed to slow down a little as the characters began to interact more and by chapter four it balanced out to a good pace overall.
The World/Environment- I enjoyed the Dream World. It had a good feel to it and there was just enough description to draw me in. There seems to be a good balance between the 'real' world and the 'fiction' world of the Dream state. I like the contrast of the two worlds (modern and old) and though not hugely detailed there is enough description and interaction in the overall world of this story to make the reader feel part of it.
Themes- So far the ones I've noticed are Action, Potential Romance, Ideas of Reality, Creation, Ordinary vs. Extraordinary.
Characters- A very simple relationship structure and only a few characters so far. But I'm sure that will increase and improve as the story unfolds.
Originality- This is why I have given it five stars. I can see the influences on this story but it has been written in a way that makes it original and interesting. I love things that feel new to me and that's why I've rated this so highly- Newness always wins with me (That's a very subjective view, but with everything else I've tried to be objective).
Last thoughts- As I've said I love this for its originality, however I would prefer it to be in one lengthier story, say about a novel length of 84,000+ words. The fact it is broken up into small segments means more money is spent when you can get a full novel for about the same price as one or two parts of this story. Apart from that the story itself is interesting and everybody should definitely give the first part a read as most people would enjoy this story.
May 26, 2013
Cal (age 17) liked to dream because it took him away from this world into a world where he wasn’t bullied. Cal didn’t know what to do when he learned that a girl from his dreams, Ash, is real! He hadn’t seen Ash in real-life before the day she joined his school (and sat next to him in English Literature class). Later he realized that they could “meet” in their dreams (and that if they get hurt in their sleep, they wake with a pain in our world). Cal and Ash together learn that they aren’t in control of “their” dream, and they want to find out who dreamed this place up. The problem is, the people who ARE in control (or under the control of the Guy In Control) are out to stop them!
This was a great YA novella (also good for middle graders)! I like the idea of the “Dreamframe” (as Cal calls it). It is a cool (and a bit scary) idea. It was a great first book in the series and I am anxious to read the next. There is no foul language or over-the-top violence, though Cal is bullied. I like Ash. She was a nice character. I also like Cal. He sounds a lot like me. He prefers books to almost anything else. ;) Mr. Andrews’ writing style is great. I like how the plots in his books are interesting and exciting. His descriptions of the worlds he creates for his characters really let you see what they are seeing. I think kids 12+ would like this novella.
**NOTE I got a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review**
This was a great YA novella (also good for middle graders)! I like the idea of the “Dreamframe” (as Cal calls it). It is a cool (and a bit scary) idea. It was a great first book in the series and I am anxious to read the next. There is no foul language or over-the-top violence, though Cal is bullied. I like Ash. She was a nice character. I also like Cal. He sounds a lot like me. He prefers books to almost anything else. ;) Mr. Andrews’ writing style is great. I like how the plots in his books are interesting and exciting. His descriptions of the worlds he creates for his characters really let you see what they are seeing. I think kids 12+ would like this novella.
**NOTE I got a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review**
February 8, 2013
Cal is a seventeen year old loner, often bullied at school, who takes refuge in his dream life, which over the years he has learnt to control. He can consciously build dream settings and enjoys a world where he feels happy and empowered. He begins to see a girl in these dreams, more often than he thinks can be coincidental, and then she joins his class at school. He realises he is not in control of his dreams any more.
This story is the first episode in a longer tale which we see unfolding as a virus begins to take hold in the younger generation. Cal and the girl, Ash, meet up in the Dreamframe to try to find out what is going on. The story is intriguing, often stunningly described, and the characters are easy to empathise with. There’s a climactic finish but it’s evidently not the end. I love D M Andrews’ writing and I eagerly await the next installment of this story.
This story is the first episode in a longer tale which we see unfolding as a virus begins to take hold in the younger generation. Cal and the girl, Ash, meet up in the Dreamframe to try to find out what is going on. The story is intriguing, often stunningly described, and the characters are easy to empathise with. There’s a climactic finish but it’s evidently not the end. I love D M Andrews’ writing and I eagerly await the next installment of this story.
January 19, 2014
I downloaded this book for free on my Kindle.
I really enjoyed this snippet of _Dreamwalkers_. Since this is a small portion of the whole story, it's a bit hard to tell how the story will continue to work itself out, but I'm hopeful that it will be as good as this portion was.
The characters were strong, the plot was steady, and I was willing to suspend my disbelief to enjoy myself in D. M. Andrews' story world.
If you're looking at this story for younger readers, there is very little in the way of violence and profanity, and just some sexual tension between the main characters.
I look forward to reading the next part of the story.
I really enjoyed this snippet of _Dreamwalkers_. Since this is a small portion of the whole story, it's a bit hard to tell how the story will continue to work itself out, but I'm hopeful that it will be as good as this portion was.
The characters were strong, the plot was steady, and I was willing to suspend my disbelief to enjoy myself in D. M. Andrews' story world.
If you're looking at this story for younger readers, there is very little in the way of violence and profanity, and just some sexual tension between the main characters.
I look forward to reading the next part of the story.
August 15, 2014
What a wonderful (very) short story! The characters were relatable & written well, the "Dreamscape" was incredibly enticing & imaginative. This would be a great book for a younger audience as there is no profanity, ect. But is wonderful for all ages as well. I peraonally did not want the story to end! I will definitely look for the next installment and this ended as a cliff hanger.
February 15, 2014
Quite pleasantly surprised. Found this as a freebie, though it's a short I enjoyed it.
The world building in and out of dream is decent, the characters were three dimensional and the ending left me wanting to know what happens next. Good job!
The world building in and out of dream is decent, the characters were three dimensional and the ending left me wanting to know what happens next. Good job!
September 14, 2016
I love a good dreamy story!
I love a good dreamy story, sonic probably a little biased, but this is definitely intriguing. Characters are likable, and the moves along at a great pace. Recommend for sure! =)
I love a good dreamy story, sonic probably a little biased, but this is definitely intriguing. Characters are likable, and the moves along at a great pace. Recommend for sure! =)
October 5, 2014
What a disappointment that this is only a teaser!
February 9, 2014
very captivating and easy to read. what a concept to bring to the world
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