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Summary
Have you ever wanted to read a dramatic book then you should read Gossamer.It is a drama from the first part.It is a drama scene from the middle.It is a drama scene from the last part.So if you like books that drama.Then you should read Gossamer.And for the new comers just sit back and enjoy the ride.
Gossamer is about a nine year old boy named John who was abused by his father and now lives in foster care with an older woman and her dog. The story follows Littlest, a young dream giver who is being trained to collect and give dreams in the home where John comes to stay. Littlest learns to care for John as she struggles to find happy memories to give him in dreams and protect him from the nightmares which can weaken and destroy him.And he loves to write.He also likes to talk.And to blog I think. just like me.
This book is fairly simple and would be a good one to use for younger middle school grades and struggling readers. Generally it is an easy, delightful, and fanciful book, but there are some serious references to child abuse and some disturbing images. This book is a great way to start a serious discussion on child abuse, but should be used with discretion.
Gossamer is about a nine year old boy named John who was abused by his father and now lives in foster care with an older woman and her dog. The story follows Littlest, a young dream giver who is being trained to collect and give dreams in the home where John comes to stay. Littlest learns to care for John as she struggles to find happy memories to give him in dreams and protect him from the nightmares which can weaken and destroy him.And he loves to write.He also likes to talk.And to blog I think. just like me.
This book is fairly simple and would be a good one to use for younger middle school grades and struggling readers. Generally it is an easy, delightful, and fanciful book, but there are some serious references to child abuse and some disturbing images. This book is a great way to start a serious discussion on child abuse, but should be used with discretion.
Characters
Littlest/Gossamer: Littlest is the name of the young dream-giver at the beginning of the book. She is quite carefree, and is curious about everything. She gains the name Gossamer for her gossamer touch.
John: John is the young boy that Littlest and Thin Elderly receive as their assignment. Ever since he was little, he had been abused by his father. His mother did not agree with it, but could not stand up for him because she would get beat or screamed at too. He is eight years old. He is resentful at first, but softens towards the end of the book.
John's Mother: John's mother is not explicitly named in the book. She had led a hard life with John and her husband, Duane. She was an intelligent woman, but was forbidden to participate in social and intellectual events by Duane. After her divorce, she becomes a secretary at John's school.
Mellissa: Toby's owner is Mellisa in the book. She is an old woman, being about sixty or seventy years old. She used to be a schoolteacher, but retired a while ago. She lives a happy life with her dog, Toby, and is sweet in every way. She had a sweetheart who died in a war that may be the First or Second World War.
Thin Elderly: Thin Elderly is the dream-giver that is Littlest/Gossamer's instructor. He is quite experienced, and patiently answers Littlest's questions without taking offence. He takes care in his dream-giving, and is quite happy with it.
Most Ancient: Most Ancient is the eldest dream-giver of Gossamer's Heap. Although he has a faltering memory, he is wise in many ways.
Strapping: Strapping is a young dream-giver from a different Heap than Gossamer's. He was careless in his dream-giving; however, after he was assigned to John's mother as punishment, he becomes more affectionate and caring.
Fastidious: Fastidious is another dream-giver of the Heap. She is extremely irritable and impatient. She was introduced as Littlest's mentor, but gave the task thereof to Thin Elderly. She is hinted to be quite old.
Littlest/Gossamer: Littlest is the name of the young dream-giver at the beginning of the book. She is quite carefree, and is curious about everything. She gains the name Gossamer for her gossamer touch.
John: John is the young boy that Littlest and Thin Elderly receive as their assignment. Ever since he was little, he had been abused by his father. His mother did not agree with it, but could not stand up for him because she would get beat or screamed at too. He is eight years old. He is resentful at first, but softens towards the end of the book.
John's Mother: John's mother is not explicitly named in the book. She had led a hard life with John and her husband, Duane. She was an intelligent woman, but was forbidden to participate in social and intellectual events by Duane. After her divorce, she becomes a secretary at John's school.
Mellissa: Toby's owner is Mellisa in the book. She is an old woman, being about sixty or seventy years old. She used to be a schoolteacher, but retired a while ago. She lives a happy life with her dog, Toby, and is sweet in every way. She had a sweetheart who died in a war that may be the First or Second World War.
Thin Elderly: Thin Elderly is the dream-giver that is Littlest/Gossamer's instructor. He is quite experienced, and patiently answers Littlest's questions without taking offence. He takes care in his dream-giving, and is quite happy with it.
Most Ancient: Most Ancient is the eldest dream-giver of Gossamer's Heap. Although he has a faltering memory, he is wise in many ways.
Strapping: Strapping is a young dream-giver from a different Heap than Gossamer's. He was careless in his dream-giving; however, after he was assigned to John's mother as punishment, he becomes more affectionate and caring.
Fastidious: Fastidious is another dream-giver of the Heap. She is extremely irritable and impatient. She was introduced as Littlest's mentor, but gave the task thereof to Thin Elderly. She is hinted to be quite old.
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