Dreamland by Sarah Dessen is about a girl named Caitlin. Her older, perfect sister just ran away from home, leaving a huge gaping hole in her family. Caitlin is now forced to try and fill that hole. She becomes a cheerleader, and her mother jumps on the opportunity to get involved with Caitlin's life. She starts to realize that maybe her older sister didn't have it as easy as she thought. Caitlin feels pressured to do things she wouldn't normally do. She meets Rogerson Biscoe, and he's just what the doctor ordered. At first things are perfect. Then one incident lead to another and he hits her. Will Caitlin be strong enough to break away? I think that Dreamland is a book every girl should read. It shows that when you are in an abusive relationship, no matter what you think, there will be someone there to help you out. You are not alone. It is also written really well. Sarah dessen can really write like a teenage girl. I also thing that this book represents a large portion of relationships. It shows that the world is not all perfect and happy go lucky. Many argue that this book isn't one of Sarah Dessen's best works. However, I think that its because people want to read about how the girl gets with the gorgeous boy in the end and they all live happily ever after. But in real life, that's not the case. This book shows reality, and it's like a wakeup call for Caitlin and for the readers too.
-Reviewed by AP, grade 9
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Dreamland, Sarah Dessen
Dreamland by Sarah Dessen is about a girl named Caitlin. Her older, perfect sister just ran away from home, leaving a huge gaping hole in her family. Caitlin is now forced to try and fill that hole. She becomes a cheerleader, and her mother jumps on the opportunity to get involved with Caitlin's life. She starts to realize that maybe her older sister didn't have it as easy as she thought. Caitlin feels pressured to do things she wouldn't normally do. She meets Rogerson Biscoe, and he's just what the doctor ordered. At first things are perfect. Then one incident lead to another and he hits her. Will Caitlin be strong enough to break away? I think that Dreamland is a book every girl should read. It shows that when you are in an abusive relationship, no matter what you think, there will be someone there to help you out. You are not alone. It is also written really well. Sarah dessen can really write like a teenage girl. I also thing that this book represents a large portion of relationships. It shows that the world is not all perfect and happy go lucky. Many argue that this book isn't one of Sarah Dessen's best works. However, I think that its because people want to read about how the girl gets with the gorgeous boy in the end and they all live happily ever after. But in real life, that's not the case. This book shows reality, and it's like a wakeup call for Caitlin and for the readers too.
-Reviewed by AP, grade 9
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This book is one of the many epic love stories written by Sarah Dessen. Its all about a girl named Caitlin whose sister, Cass, has ran away from home with the apparent "love of her life". As if dealing with her sister's spontaneous elope wasn't enough, Caitlin falls in love with a boy named Rogerson, who isn't such a good influence on her. She goes through a LOT during this relationship but she can't seem to let go because she's scared. But when will she get the courage and strength to say enough is enough?
Dreamland isn't your typical love story as it has many sides to it. Its tragic, sweet, inspiring, and bittersweet. This book keeps the reader engaged and intrigued until the very last page. It has many twists and turns that surprises the reader every step of the way. Dessen gets an A+ for realistically portraying an incident that may happen in real life and keeping the readers on the edge of their seat.
Reviewed by Initials, Grade 10
Glendale Central Library
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