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HMH Books for Young Readers (2010), Edition: 1, 112 pages
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At age eight, Mikha'el knows he is different from other boys, but over the course of three years as he helps his parents care for his elderly grandfather in Jerusalem, Grandpa teaches Mikha'el to use the gift they share of making other people's dreams sweeter.
Library's review
A 9-year-old only child with strange hobbies and no friends moves with his family to Jerusalem. His parents wish to be with his aging grandfather. He forms a strong bond with his grandfather, which he never had with his parents or age appropriate friends. His grandfather has a strange ability –
The ending is sad – grandfather dies. But Michael learns he has inherited his grandfather’s strange ability. Though written by an Israeli author, there is no Jewish content to the story.
- Cookie M.
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to share his dreams with others he loves. Michael sleeps with his grandfather on a rather regular basis, and shares his grandfather’s dreams. Because of their love for each other, they participate in fantasy dreams together, i.e. flying on bicycles, eating dinner in restaurants with talking animals.The ending is sad – grandfather dies. But Michael learns he has inherited his grandfather’s strange ability. Though written by an Israeli author, there is no Jewish content to the story.
- Cookie M.
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LibraryThing member KhrystiBooks
This text is full of imagery, some even grotesque. The story blurs between dream and reality, mirroring the subject matter. The characters, particularly Soapy, are memorable. Children will likely relate to Michael/Mikha’el, who feels like a misfit at times.
LibraryThing member prkcs
At age eight, Mikha'el knows he is different from other boys, but over the course of three years as he helps his parents care for his elderly grandfather in Jerusalem, Grandpa teaches Mikha'el to use the gift they share of making other people's dreams sweeter.
LibraryThing member veens
It is not always that you get to read about dreams. And this little book for kids does just that. This book is about Michael or Mikha'el (Mee-kha-EL - that's how his name was pronounced in Israel) who has to move to Jerusalem from Washington because his parents want to be near his old Grandpa.
More than anything, it is the simplicity with which this story is told that tugs at your heart. The importance of dreams and the need to "repair" the sad and bad ones is beautifully brought about. To put in a little sweetness in to a sad dream, or to mix in a bit of hope into it... that we have the power to change the dreams... is beautifully portrayed in this small story.
There is something very nice and sweet about this story and my review, I am sure, does not do it justice it deserves. But I would definitely want to get hold of the book and read it to my kid someday. I like to believe that this will definitely be something that we will both enjoy.
Highly recommended for kids and older kids like me ;-).
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Michael is not like kids his age, he doesn't have friends his age and mingles well with grown - ups and likes to help them with there work. His parents who are always busy with work have little to no time for him. He is worried about the move, but soon comes to like the new place and his Grandpa too. His Grandpa becomes his only and best friend and loves his house as well. But his Grandpa has a secret, he can take anyone into his dreams! And he takes Michael with him into his dreams as well. From them on, every now and them Michael and his Grandpa have fun adventures in his Grandpa's dream. They both enjoy it immensely and slowly Michael comes to understand and adore his Grandpa more than anyone!More than anything, it is the simplicity with which this story is told that tugs at your heart. The importance of dreams and the need to "repair" the sad and bad ones is beautifully brought about. To put in a little sweetness in to a sad dream, or to mix in a bit of hope into it... that we have the power to change the dreams... is beautifully portrayed in this small story.
There is something very nice and sweet about this story and my review, I am sure, does not do it justice it deserves. But I would definitely want to get hold of the book and read it to my kid someday. I like to believe that this will definitely be something that we will both enjoy.
Highly recommended for kids and older kids like me ;-).
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ISBN
054725752X / 9780547257525