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Dreamland (reissue)
by: Sarah Dessen

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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780142401750
ISBN: 0142401757
Label: Puffin
Manufacturer: Puffin
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: May 11, 2004
Publisher: Puffin
Reading Level: Young Adult
Sales Rank: 6876
Studio: Puffin

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Rogerson Biscoe, with his green eyes and dark curly hair, is absolutely seductive. Before long, sixteen-year-old Caitlin finds herself under his spell. And when he starts to abuse her, she finds she's in too deep to get herself out...

Amazon.com Review:
Strange, sleepy Rogerson, with his long brown dreads and brilliant green eyes, had seemed to Caitlin to be an open door. With him she could be anybody, not just the second-rate shadow of her older sister, Cass. But now she is drowning in the vacuum Cass left behind when she turned her back on her family's expectations by running off with a boyfriend. Caitlin wanders in a dream land of drugs and a nightmare of Rogerson's sudden fists, lost in her search for herself.

Why do so many girls allow themselves to get into abusive relationships--and what keeps them there? In this riveting novel, Sarah Dessen searches for understanding and answers. Caught in a trap that is baited with love and need, Caitlin must frantically manage her every action to avoid being hit by the hands that once seemed so gentle. All around her are women who care--best friends, mother, sister, mentor--but shame keeps her from confiding in any of them, especially Cass, her brilliant older sister, whose own flight from home had seemed to point the way.

Dessen has here created a subtle and compelling work of literature that goes far beyond the teen problem novel in a story rich with symbolism, dark scenes of paralyzing dread, quirky and memorable characters, and gleams of humor. With the consummate skill and psychological depth that brought her praise for Keeping the Moon, she explores the search for self-identity, the warmth of feminine friendships, and the destructive ways our society sets up young women for love gone wrong. (Ages 14 and older) --Patty Campbell

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- Dreamland
Dreamland is about Caitlin. Caitlin feels like she is stuck under her sister's shadow, who her mother saw as perfect and was involved in all aspects of her life. Caitlin's sister recently ran away to New York to be with the guy she loved rather then go to college which took a toll on everyone in the family. But one night at a party she recognizes a guy that she saw at a gas station earlier that night. She goes outside with him and learns that his name is Rogerson, they soon become inseparable. He shows her a life of drugs and rebellion, leaving her sister's shadow behind. They become so attached that she starts going on his deals with him and even witnesses him being abused by his dad. But with this new life she looses touch with her friends, family, and school. Caitlin drifts into a "dreamland". Then Rogerson who she loves starts abusing her, but she keeps blaming herself and saying it's not a big deal. This novel ... Read More

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- Slow starter, but amazing finish
This book was difficult for me to keep reading at first. It seemed a bit boring, but I kept reading, knowing that anything by Sarah Dessen coudln't be that bad. It took me a few weeks to get past the slow part, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. Her struggle and pain are an emotional rollercoaster as you follow the main character through the problems. It was a touching story and highly recommended for everyone who enjoys this genre of writing, especially any fans of Sarah Dessen! This is certainly my favorite of her books

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- Fantastic. Beautiful. Read This!!!
This book was fantastic, I only wish there might've been a part two. It was like fantasy mixed with reality...sort of. It throws reality in your face. It takes a real look into an abusive relationship so don't be suprised if you find it a little depressing. I admit it starts off a little slow but in the end it's worth it. Kudos!! Read this you won't regret it.

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- dreamland
seems rediculasly pointless so far. not interesting badly written.noting hsa happened in the past 150 pages.

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