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Library CD (In Stock)
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2 Formats: CD
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2 Formats: Library CD
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ISBN: 9781664433816
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ISBN: 9781664541641
| Runtime: | 8.93 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction/Historical |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Olivia Mead is a headstrong, independent girl-a suffragist-in an age that prefers its girls to be docile. It's 1900 in Oregon, and Olivia's father, concerned that she's headed for trouble, convinces a stage mesmerist to try to hypnotize the rebellion out of her. But the hypnotist, an intriguing young man named Henri Reverie, gives her a terrible gift instead: she's able to see people's true natures, manifesting as visions of darkness and goodness, while also unable to speak her true thoughts out loud. These supernatural challenges only make Olivia more determined to speak her mind, and so she's drawn into a dangerous relationship with the hypnotist and his mysterious motives, all while secretly fighting for the rights of women. Winters breathes new life into history once again with an atmospheric, vividly real story, including archival photos and art from the period throughout.Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“Winters creates a rich, gothic backdrop (further brought to
life through period photographs and illustrations) for a story that will
open many readers’ eyes to historical injustices inflicted on
women—injustices with plenty of present-day parallels.” —Publishers Weekly
“Winters continues to be a refreshing, incisive talent with a unique perspective.” —Booklist
“A strong female protagonist, realistic dialogue, and well-written prose
allow readers to become immersed in Olivia’s rather unique (and
sometimes frightening) world.” —School Library Journal
“Fluid boundaries between what’s tangible and what’s intuited, lucidity and unconsciousness, sanity and madness are particularly apt for this story about hypnotism and emotional manipulation.” —Horn Book magazine
“Readers will cheer as Olivia strikes out on her own, finally free of her father’s control.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Book
“The story is infused with dramatic tension once Olivia is hypnotized, and the tension is held until the end of the book…Will appeal to readers of historical fiction, as well as readers who appreciate horror novels.” —VOYA
“[The Cure for Dreaming] is engaging and as mesmerizing as the hypnosis Olivia undergoes. Olivia is a heroine with gumption; a girl determined to forge her own path to education and personal freedom. It’s nice to have an historical novel that reminds young readers that women have been fighting a very long time for gender parity.” —Children’s Literature
“The early-1900s era is nicely portrayed, and the societal limits placed on Olivia are both daunting and realistic. A really malevolent dentist is amply creepy, and Olivia’s father’s threat believably pervades the tale, maximizing the suspense…[A] gripping, atmospheric story of mind control and self-determination.” —Kirkus Reviews
Author
Author Bio: Cat Winters
Cat Winters was born and raised near Disneyland in Southern California. She is the creator of the Suburban Vampire blog and runs Corsets and Cutlasses, a group blog featuring authors of young adult historical fiction. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Historical |
| Runtime: | 8.93 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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