The Sandman (book)
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| Author | Ralph Fletcher |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Richard Cowdrey |
| Publisher | Henry Holt and Company |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| ISBN | 978-0805077261 |
| OCLC | 85017990 |
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.
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. The Sandman. Booklist 104 (21) (July 1, 2008). p. 73.
- THE SANDMAN. Kirkus Reviews 76 (9) (May 1, 2008). p. 488.
- Persson, Lauralyn. The Sandman. School Library Journal 54 (5) (May 2008). p. 98.
Outside websites
- Ralph Fletcher's website
- Richard Cowdrey's website Archived 2009-02-12 at the Wayback Machine