The Sandman (book)
The Sandman is a children's book written by Ralph Fletcher with drawings by Richard Cowdrey. It was first published in 2008 by Henry Holt and Company.
| Author | Ralph Fletcher |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Richard Cowdrey |
| Publisher | Henry Holt and Company |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| ISBN | 978-0805077261 |
| OCLC | 85017990 |
Plot summary
Tor is an man one inch tall who can not fall asleep no matter what he tries. He finds a dragon scale while walking in the woods. He learns that the powder made by grinding the scale help a person to sleep. He then travels sprinkling the sand into the eyes of children who are having trouble sleeping.
References
- Chipman, Ian (July 1, 2008). "The Sandman". Booklist. 104 (21): 73. ISSN 0006-7385.
- "THE SANDMAN". Kirkus Reviews. 76 (9): 488. May 1, 2008. ISSN 0042-6598.
- Persson, Lauralyn (May 2008). "The Sandman". School Library Journal. 54 (5): 98. ISSN 0362-8930.
Outside websites
- Ralph Fletcher's website
- Richard Cowdrey's website Archived 2009-02-12 at the Wayback Machine