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Dream Master #4
Dream Master: Gladiator
When Cy begins a school project on volcanoes, his head is filled with images of the eruption of Vesuvius. Suddenly Cy and his Dream Master find themselves held captive, helpless in the doomed city on the eve of its terrible destruction. Then Cy discovers that captured prisoners must fight for their lives as gladiators... "One of Scotland's leading writers, Theresa Bresling has won the Carnegie Medal and the Kathleen Fidler Award, and been shortlisted for the Federation of Children's Book Group Award.
200 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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About the author
Theresa Breslin
90 books96 followersTheresa Breslin is a Scottish author of over 50 books, known for her contributions to children's and young adult literature. She won the Carnegie Medal in 1994 for Whispers in the Graveyard, which tells the story of a dyslexic boy overcoming personal struggles. Born and raised in Kirkintilloch, Scotland, she started writing as a teenager and later worked as a librarian before becoming a full-time author.
Her works often explore historical and social themes, as seen in Divided City (2005), which addresses sectarianism in Glasgow, and The Medici Seal (2006), a historical novel featuring Leonardo da Vinci. Her book Prisoner of the Inquisition (2010) was shortlisted for another Carnegie Medal.
Breslin has received numerous accolades, including the Scottish Book Trust's Outstanding Achievement Award and an Honorary Fellowship from the Association for Scottish Literary Studies. In 2019, she was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to literature.
Her works often explore historical and social themes, as seen in Divided City (2005), which addresses sectarianism in Glasgow, and The Medici Seal (2006), a historical novel featuring Leonardo da Vinci. Her book Prisoner of the Inquisition (2010) was shortlisted for another Carnegie Medal.
Breslin has received numerous accolades, including the Scottish Book Trust's Outstanding Achievement Award and an Honorary Fellowship from the Association for Scottish Literary Studies. In 2019, she was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to literature.
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May 16, 2022
This is the third book in Theresa Breslin's Dream Master series, aimed at primary school children. Again we have good and enjoyable writing, a lovely protagonist in Cy, and another (mis) adventure with the Dream Master as Cy takes control of his own dreams once more. This time he is exploring volcanoes and winds up in Ancient Rome, where possibly the most famous eruption in history is about to take place.
History pedants will notice a few lapses, but it is meant for children, and provides some good age appropriate information about the Roman first century.
I think children can get into this one more than adults. I enjoyed it a lot for the protagonist, but adult readers please be aware your mileage will vary.
History pedants will notice a few lapses, but it is meant for children, and provides some good age appropriate information about the Roman first century.
I think children can get into this one more than adults. I enjoyed it a lot for the protagonist, but adult readers please be aware your mileage will vary.
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