Gossamer

Gossamer
Lois Lowry
©2008

176 Pages

Ages 9-12

Summary

Gossamer is the story of dreams and where they come from. It tells the story of Littlest One, one among the youngest or the dream givers. It takes the reader through Littlest One's lessons on how to gather memories and then bestow dreams on humans an animals. In particular, Littlest One and her trainer are set to watch over the home of an elderly lady. This woman decides one day to take in a child in need of a home. She had hoped for a little girl, but decided that she could handle the boy they wanted to give her instead. However, when the boy arrives, he is less than welcoming. He is miserable and bitter. However, the woman is able to calm his emotions a little after comforting his nightmares. Gossamer learns how to give him good dreams and counteract the nightmares given by the Sinisteers. She becomes one of the most gifted dream givers and soon receives a little one of her own to teach.

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