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Beyond Baylor #2
Baylor's Guide to Dreadful Dreams
Boy medium Baylor Bosco enters the dream world with his ghostly twin Kristina to discover what has happened to a bunch of missing kids in this second spooky novel in a new series that James Patterson called “a fun ride with chills galore.”
With assistance from a powerful amulet, Baylor Bosco, boy medium extraordinaire, finds himself with a dazzling new ability: he can walk through dreams. Not only his own, but those of other people! Using a starry, otherworldly portal called Loved One’s Lane, Baylor tumbles through the dreams of his friends, family—even his cranky aunt.
But with Baylor, nothing’s ever as easy as it seems! Soon Baylor is dream-walking through a terrifying reality: two teenagers, Archie and Helena, who are stranded at sea. The kids have been missing for over a week and Baylor is the only person who can reach them.
The only problem is, Baylor has no way of telling where Archie and Helena are outside of his dream world. And time is running out. Not to mention that a group of wandering demon spirits, The Lost Souls, are after Baylor, too. Can Baylor find the missing kids—and escape the clutches of the Lost Souls—before it’s too late?
With assistance from a powerful amulet, Baylor Bosco, boy medium extraordinaire, finds himself with a dazzling new ability: he can walk through dreams. Not only his own, but those of other people! Using a starry, otherworldly portal called Loved One’s Lane, Baylor tumbles through the dreams of his friends, family—even his cranky aunt.
But with Baylor, nothing’s ever as easy as it seems! Soon Baylor is dream-walking through a terrifying reality: two teenagers, Archie and Helena, who are stranded at sea. The kids have been missing for over a week and Baylor is the only person who can reach them.
The only problem is, Baylor has no way of telling where Archie and Helena are outside of his dream world. And time is running out. Not to mention that a group of wandering demon spirits, The Lost Souls, are after Baylor, too. Can Baylor find the missing kids—and escape the clutches of the Lost Souls—before it’s too late?
- GenresFictionMiddle Grade
320 pages, Hardcover
First published October 31, 2017
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December 16, 2017
A Worthy, But Less Compelling, Sequel
This book is about exactly what the blurbs say it is about. Baylor, who can communicate with the dead, discovers he can now also enter people's dreams. In doing so he encounters two teens in jeopardy and tries to save them while avoiding some wandering demon spirits that are after him. That is a fine plot and you can imagine almost exactly how it will, and does, play out. Baylor is a fine hero, the supporting characters are varied and engaging, the pacing and action are good and tight, and there are plenty of thrills and suspense.
This review is a bit flat mostly because the book is missing some of what made the first book, ("Baylor's Guide to the Other Side"), so, so good. The bond between Baylor and his dead sister, Kristina, that is established in and central to the first book, is just sort of taken for granted here. Baylor's amusing confusion about his odd talents has been replaced by something closer to an air of resignation.
So, this is a perfectly well constructed, accomplished and entertaining book and I liked it well enough. But I suspect that part of that was left over goodwill from book one. I'd certainly recommend starting the series there and then moving on through the later books as interest warranted.
(Please note that I received a free advance ecopy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
This book is about exactly what the blurbs say it is about. Baylor, who can communicate with the dead, discovers he can now also enter people's dreams. In doing so he encounters two teens in jeopardy and tries to save them while avoiding some wandering demon spirits that are after him. That is a fine plot and you can imagine almost exactly how it will, and does, play out. Baylor is a fine hero, the supporting characters are varied and engaging, the pacing and action are good and tight, and there are plenty of thrills and suspense.
This review is a bit flat mostly because the book is missing some of what made the first book, ("Baylor's Guide to the Other Side"), so, so good. The bond between Baylor and his dead sister, Kristina, that is established in and central to the first book, is just sort of taken for granted here. Baylor's amusing confusion about his odd talents has been replaced by something closer to an air of resignation.
So, this is a perfectly well constructed, accomplished and entertaining book and I liked it well enough. But I suspect that part of that was left over goodwill from book one. I'd certainly recommend starting the series there and then moving on through the later books as interest warranted.
(Please note that I received a free advance ecopy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
November 23, 2017
This is the second book in the series about Baylor Bosco, a boy who can see and speak to ghosts. But aside from wishing I’d read the first book because his adventures sound so fun, I didn’t have any trouble jumping into the series at book 2.
Baylor is the target of an online reporter named Carla Clunders. She is writing negative articles about him and his gifts (which she disputes as fraudulent). While trying to keep a low profile, hoping Carla will just go away, Baylor discovers that he has a new gift—now he can also visit other (living) people’s dreams. He is exploring this new world when he stumbles upon the dreams of two kids lost at sea. They have been missing for five days and rescuers are starting to give up hope.
Baylor needs to convince the rescuers that the kids are still alive and to keep up the search. But with Carla Clunders at his heels, his credibility is questioned at every step.
This is a fun adventure that involves ghosts and mystical powers on every page. Kids will love the interaction between Baylor and his ghost twin Kristina, and will be on the edge of their seats as they read about Baylor’s adventures and his quest to save the missing kids.
I received an advance reader copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.
Baylor is the target of an online reporter named Carla Clunders. She is writing negative articles about him and his gifts (which she disputes as fraudulent). While trying to keep a low profile, hoping Carla will just go away, Baylor discovers that he has a new gift—now he can also visit other (living) people’s dreams. He is exploring this new world when he stumbles upon the dreams of two kids lost at sea. They have been missing for five days and rescuers are starting to give up hope.
Baylor needs to convince the rescuers that the kids are still alive and to keep up the search. But with Carla Clunders at his heels, his credibility is questioned at every step.
This is a fun adventure that involves ghosts and mystical powers on every page. Kids will love the interaction between Baylor and his ghost twin Kristina, and will be on the edge of their seats as they read about Baylor’s adventures and his quest to save the missing kids.
I received an advance reader copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.
July 15, 2017
I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
My interest in juvenile fiction is growing as my daughter gets older and her interests expand. I am always on the lookout for books that she can read to herself and books that are above her level that I can read to her.
Baylor's Guide to Dreadful Dreams is a highly entertaining book! Baylor is a junior high medium who, with the help of his ghostly twin sister, gets entangled in various adventures with the living and the dead. In this second installment of the series, Baylor discovers new skills including being able to walk through people's dreams. He meets two teenagers, Archie and Helena, who are lost at sea in a series of dreams - will he be able to help the authorities find them? Will he be able to avoid the clutches of the Lost Souls? Will he be able to convince the adults he can help before it is too late?
I was completely drawn into the story and will be happily recommending it to the younger readers in my life.
My interest in juvenile fiction is growing as my daughter gets older and her interests expand. I am always on the lookout for books that she can read to herself and books that are above her level that I can read to her.
Baylor's Guide to Dreadful Dreams is a highly entertaining book! Baylor is a junior high medium who, with the help of his ghostly twin sister, gets entangled in various adventures with the living and the dead. In this second installment of the series, Baylor discovers new skills including being able to walk through people's dreams. He meets two teenagers, Archie and Helena, who are lost at sea in a series of dreams - will he be able to help the authorities find them? Will he be able to avoid the clutches of the Lost Souls? Will he be able to convince the adults he can help before it is too late?
I was completely drawn into the story and will be happily recommending it to the younger readers in my life.
October 31, 2017
Imaginative fun read....great follow up to Guide to the Other Side. Young readers will love entering the realm of Baylors dreams and adventures. with the return of favorite characters and the introduction of a heart tugging new one....this is sure to be a ride you wont want to put down!
July 27, 2021
For me the actual the story was finished on 1st book.. so this book it was just another story about Baylor and his family with his gift.. but it make me hope it have more of this books series...I just don't want it stope here...please more book about baylor..
November 11, 2018
The main theme got very clustered towards the end of the book.
January 14, 2019
I liked this better than I thought I was going to.
July 31, 2020
Such a fun series. As good as the first book - really hoping Robert Imfeld will write another!
October 11, 2022
i didn’t realize there was a first part of this book and i’m glad that the second has a whole different plot 💔
May 25, 2018
Fans of the paranormal will love this! Ghosts abound and poor Baylor (and his twin sister, who's a ghost, get to deal with them regularly! Middle grades, 4th-7th should appreciate this tale!
I received a Kindle ARC from EDelweiss in exchange for a fair review.
I received a Kindle ARC from EDelweiss in exchange for a fair review.
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September 30, 2017I received a copy of this book from Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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